Brandon Mann Resume

Resume

Brandon Mann Resume

Brandon Mann

branmann02@gmail.com

Cell: 706-220-6323

Professional Summary

As an entry-level IT and Technical QA professional, I bring practical skills in systems testing, troubleshooting, and documentation to support your team’s success. Certified in CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, I am prepared to contribute to your projects with a solid foundation in testing software systems, tracking defects, and validating performance. My background in game development demonstrates my ability to adapt and deliver quality assurance across PC and mobile platforms, and I believe this experience can add value to your organization.

Certifications:

  • Comp TIA A+
  • Comp TIA Network+
  • Comp TIA Security +
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist(CSIS)
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist(CIOS)
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

Skills
  • IT & Security: Hardware & OS troubleshooting (Windows), Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLAN concepts), Security principles (CIA triad, access control, vulnerability mitigation, asset management & documentation, risk awareness & secure configuration practices.
  • Game Design: Level design, gameplay systems, game balancing, 3Cs (Character, Control, Camera), playtesting 
  • QA & Testing: Manual testing, regression testing, bug tracking, & severity classification, performance & stability testing.
  • Software: Unity, Unreal Engine, Jira, Visual Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3DMax, Visual Studio
  • Languages: C#, C++, Unreal Blueprints (visual scripting)
  • Soft Skills: Collaboration, documentation, problem-solving, detail orientation 
Education

George Mason University

Bachelors in Computer Game Design

2020-2024

Washington Governors University

Bachelors in Cloud Computing

 2025- Expected 2027

Professional Experience

PC Game Development

Game QA Tester- Multiple Projects (Unity, 2025)

Daimyo Reign | Bluma | Camp Keepalive |Nekomancer

  • Executed structured playtests focused on performance, stability, and usability
  • Reported bugs with severity ratings and clear reproduction steps
  • Identified frame drops, logic errors, and progression blockers

Game Designer / Level Designer – Rodent Rebellion(Unity)

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

  • Designed labyrinth levels and Radioactive Cave
  • Collaborated in testing level progression, player collision, and physics in Unity-based environments.
  • Authored detailed reports on bugs and suggested improvements for player experience.
  • Balanced gameplay elements in levels to maintain fair challenge.  
  • Gameplay Video

Level Designer/Game Designer – Overdrive Odyssey (Solo Dev-Unreal)

Dec 2024 – Apr 2025

  • Did the programming through Unreal Blueprints
  • Performed UI/UX testing to ensure intuitive navigation and responsiveness.
  • Did multiple testing to resolve bugs and balance gameplay systems.
  • Created core gameplay loop and managed level design.
  •  Gameplay Video

Game Designer / UI Designer – Zombie Carnage (Unity)

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

  • Developed and executed test plans focused on UI functionality and score system reliability.
  • Identified edge case issues affecting game progression and collaborated with developers to resolve them.
  • Designed game menus and timer systems; verified layout responsiveness across screen types.
  •  Gameplay Video