jlayland

Directed QA across iOS, Android, and web platforms for Atlas Reality’s mobile games. Designed and executed test strategies combining manual and automated testing to improve coverage and accuracy. Spearheaded testing initiatives, reducing turnaround times and increasing defect detection rates. Led migration from Azure DevOps to BrowserStack Test Management; trained junior engineers on effective testing and bug reporting practices.

Executed end-to-end manual testing across mobile apps, databases, and hardware devices to ensure product integrity. Authored reproducible bug reports that accelerated developer resolution times and improved release quality. Verified bug fixes and implemented regression testing to maintain stability across releases. Developed structured test cases and plans aligned with evolving product specifications. Supported machine learning initiatives by testing model detections for the engineering team.

Established the QA department and integrated structured workflows into the SDLC, reducing pre-release defects and strengthening post-release testing. Designed and executed test cases across web applications including front-end, back-end, and APIs. Identified, documented, and tracked defects across web and mobile platforms. Applied root-cause analysis to test results, improving defect resolution and release quality. Collaborated with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to communicate issues and ensure product readiness.

Built out the QA Department at Limit Break, wrote all the test cases, created the test plans, and implemented testing schedules to meet stakeholders' expectations. Specialized in bug tracking, recording gameplay footage, performing sanity, negative, and regression testing of all aspects of the game's design, gameplay, and core functions. Was the subject matter expert of testing on a variety of platforms, including Unity, PCs and mobile devices (Android/iOS). Tested Metamask wallet integration on both iOS, Android, and desktop for freeNFT.com, a new NFT marketplace that was to be integrated into Limit Break's mobile game at a featured date.

Transitioned the team from Asana to Jira, building a complete testing framework and implementing weekly testing schedules. Delivered a defect-free launch for Tiffany & Co.’s NFT collection in partnership with Chain — grossing over $12M and selling out in 12 minutes. Monitored bug resolution, validated fixes, and collaborated with developers to address ongoing issues from a QA perspective. Performed weekly smoke testing on the Chain Wallet app for Android and iOS to ensure stability and performance. Tested functionality and compatibility of new programs and updates against existing applications to maintain a seamless user experience.

Collaborated with web, mobile, product, system integration, and performance testing teams to ensure end-to-end quality. Partnered with the QA Lead to interpret product requirements, design test plans, and validate results with developers. Tested Celsius Network’s institutional lending platform for reliability, consistency, and defect reduction. Performed weekly smoke testing on the Celsius Network app for Android and iOS to maintain platform stability and user experience.

Recommended changes and improvements to developers to enhance software performance, usability, and stability. Authored and maintained clear, efficient, and scalable manual test cases for the QA team. Verified JIRA bug fixes and user story requirements to ensure readiness before release. Collected and analyzed data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reporting findings and recommending actionable improvements.