Brandon Mann Resume

Resume

Brandon Mann Resume

Brandon Mann

branmann02@gmail.com

Cell: 706-220-6323

Professional Summary

QA Tester and IT professional with expertise in game development and systems troubleshooting. I am skilled in manual testing, regression testing, bug tracking, and gameplay validation for Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Holds certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and Linux Essentials. Committed to delivering stable, high-quality software through systematic testing and technical problem-solving.

Certifications:

  • Comp TIA A+
  • Comp TIA Network+
  • Comp TIA Security +
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist(CSIS)
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist(CIOS)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Linux Essentials Certification
  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • 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