I'm a QA-focused game designer and IT professional based in Victoria, BC. I have over 8 years of quality assurance experience across hardware, software, print, and manufacturing, as well as several years of hobbyist/freelance game design experience. I enjoy troubleshooting and solving complex problems.

Cam Braithwaite

I'm a QA-focused game designer and IT professional based in Victoria, BC. I have over 8 years of quality assurance experience across hardware, software, print, and manufacturing, as well as several years of hobbyist/freelance game design experience. I enjoy troubleshooting and solving complex problems.

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I’m a QA-focused game designer and IT professional based in Victoria, BC. I have over 8 years of quality assurance experience across hardware, software, print, and manufacturing, as well as several years of hobbyist/freelance game design experience. I enjoy troubleshooting and solving complex problems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photo Lab Technician (seasonal) at London Drugs
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Developed film negatives for print and digital copies; extracted negatives from rolls; scanned and digitized images; corrected colour balance, contrast, gamma, red-eye, and cropping; printed images; maintained printers and lab equipment; produced laminates, mounts, and other print mediums; managed worklists and invoices; ensured safe operation of lab equipment.
Game Designer / Content Creator at Self-Employed
June 1, 2019 - Present
Developing a tabletop role-playing game; hosting sessions to collect player feedback; analyzing player experience to inform balance changes; tracking version changes; streaming gameplay on Twitch; creating and editing YouTube videos with informative content and previews; designing thumbnails.
Quality Assurance – Intermediate (Contract) at DreamCraft Attractions
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Sole QA engineer for multiple attractions; managed issue tracking with Jira/Confluence; identified calibration issues and escalated them to prevent future impact; coordinated with remote QA teams; ensured adherence to client visual targets; learned Bash, PowerShell, Perforce, and front-end ride control interfaces; safely operated motion platforms with no injuries.
Deployment Technician (Contract) at Microserve
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Assembled and deployed communication and network devices across BC Government branches; conducted one-on-one end-user training; respected privacy and security on government networks; created and managed small networks; troubleshooted internet/network connectivity and interference issues.
Quality Assurance (Contract) at InLight Entertainment
April 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Operated Leap TV hardware to verify firmware/software functionality; monitored Putty output to trace software/firmware behavior; created Jira tickets and closed duplicates; collaborated with developers and other QA engineers; escalated high-impact issues; applied proofreading skills to educational content.

Education

Game Design Diploma at Vancouver Film School
July 1, 2011 - March 22, 2026
Google IT Support Professional Certificate at Google
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Game Design Diploma at Vancouver Film School
July 1, 2011 - March 22, 2026

Qualifications

Google IT Support Professional Certificate
December 1, 2024 - March 22, 2026
Career Essentials in Generative AI Certificate
December 1, 2024 - March 22, 2026
Junior IT Analyst Certificate
December 1, 2024 - March 22, 2026
Career Essentials in Generative AI Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Junior IT Analyst Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Career Essentials in Generative AI Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Junior IT Analyst Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Government