Video Games QA
Priyam Datta | Manager Operations | Dhruva InteractiveWhat is Video Games QA?
There are many nuances of a Career in Video Games QA. Understanding Why one wants to choose a Career in Video Games QA is phenomenally more important than figuring out How to get into Video Games QA. It is best to learn about Video Games QA from a real professional, this is akin to getting it from the horse's mouth.
With 17 years of professional experience, Manager Operations Priyam Datta understands Video Games QA. According to Manager Operations Priyam Datta, Video Games QA is:
Video Games Quality Assurance is a process to ensure that the video games that you get to play are bug free and enjoyable.
How Manager Operations Priyam Datta got into Video Games QA?
After completing my schooling from Pragjyotish EMH School and Cotton College, Guwahati,I did my BE in Civil Engineering from NIT Silchar. Then I started my career as a Java Programmer and have been working in the Games Industry since 2003. Currently I am working with Dhruva Interactive.
Manager Operations Priyam Datta's Talk on Video Games QA |
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Starts with what is: | |
1) | Video Games Quality Assurance |
Next, it covers Education. We all know that only 10% of what is taught in Video Games QA is actually used in real life. The Education section of the Talk clearly explained what is the 10% needed in Video Games QA. It details these topics within Education for Video Games QA: | |
2) | Language |
3) | Project Management |
4) | Quality Assurance |
5) | Testing Architecture |
Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Anyone aspiring for Video Games QA needs to understand that Skill development is crucial for success. It defines Skills in terms of following items for Video Games QA: | |
6) | Eye for Detail |
7) | Interpretation |
8) | Articulation |
9) | Technical Bend Of Mind |
10) | Passion For Game |
11) | Teamwork |
12) | Communication |
Video Games QA has an interesting list of Positives. These are the Positives of Video Games QA: | |
13) | Technology Progressive |
14) | Global Presence |
15) | High Job Satisfaction |
16) | Rich Industry |
Challenges are the other side of Positives and Video Games QA is no exception: | |
17) | Low Visibility |
18) | Non-existing gaming culture |
19) | Not a serious career alternative |
In the final section of the Talk, Priyam Datta talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
20) | Passion |
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Links for this Talk
LifePage Career Talk on Video Games QA
[Career]
https://www.lifepage.in/careers/video-games-qa
[Full Talk]
https://lifepage.app.link/20170506-0001
[Trailer]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QCrYVT4DAo
(Video Games Q A, Priyam Datta, Dhruva Interactive, Game Testing, Game Quality Assurance, Game Quality, Video Game Testing)
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