I'm a QA tester and Writer with over 3 years of game dev experience, one professionally shipped title, and a BS in Games + Simulation.

Sami Scigouski

I'm a QA tester and Writer with over 3 years of game dev experience, one professionally shipped title, and a BS in Games + Simulation.

Available to hire

I’m a QA tester and Writer with over 3 years of game dev experience, one professionally shipped title, and a BS in Games + Simulation.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Quality Assurance Tester at Gylee Games
December 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Identify, document, and report bugs via Jira. Provided clear, detailed feedback to the dev team. Tested across PC (Unity/Steam), Xbox, and PlayStation. Balanced multiple tasks and communicated with cross-disciplinary teams including engineers, artists, producers, and marketing managers.
News Writer at Game Rant
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Collaborated with the editorial team to produce exquisite content. Researched and sourced topics proficiently while working under tight deadlines to submit articles for publication on time. Implemented feedback efficiently and quickly.
Head of Media Production at Miami University Esports
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Led and managed a team of photographers, videographers, and editors. Trained them on the ins and outs of the program and how to strengthen their skills.
Virtual and Live Game Host at Present Escapely
November 1, 2022 - Present
Worked remotely with a world-wide team to host and moderate live escape rooms and trivia games. Provided hints as needed to ensure participants had a fun time.
Kameran at Kameran
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
A first-person horror game where you use a reality-altering camera to solve puzzles and evade a deaf-blind monster. Collaborated with a team of 9 to develop game mechanics and lore, interweaving story with gameplay. Restructured the team's workflow to follow agile development principles and facilitated Jira integration into the team's workflow; oversaw sprint planning and task delegation.
Ah, Puck! at Ah, Puck!
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Co-leading a team of 5, helped pitch, co-design, and release a short physics-simulation in which you play as a hockey puck trying to escape a hockey rink. Demonstrated at Miami's Spark Festival event, receiving praise for the game's addictive play and innovative premise. Restructured the team's Jira board to ensure agile development principles were followed.

Education

BS in Games + Simulation at Miami University
August 17, 2020 - May 15, 2024

Qualifications

Excellence in Games + Simulation
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026
Senior Service Leadership Award
January 1, 2024 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education