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Gaming, going out with friends, playing with my cat
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Stoica  Alexandra Adriana

Stoica Alexandra Adriana

QV Analyst II
Bucuresti

Summary

Dynamic Quality Verification Analyst with extensive experience at Electronic Arts, excelling in bug tracking and reporting. Proven ability to mentor junior testers while prioritizing high-impact issues. Skilled in creating structured test plans and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance game quality and user experience.

Experienced with data verification, focusing on ensuring accuracy and integrity in information processing. Utilizes analytical skills to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures. Knowledge of compliance standards and verification procedures, ensuring thorough and reliable data validation.

Professional with strong background in verification and analysis. Skilled in data validation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable and accurate results. Proficient in problem-solving and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Verification Analyst II

Electronic Arts
08.2022 - Current

Projects: NFS Unbound and APEX Legends

  • Advanced Functional Testing
    Plan and perform detailed testing on complex systems (e.g., multiplayer, progression, combat mechanics).
    Own responsibility for a specific feature, gameplay system, or platform.
  • Test Case Creation and Execution
    Design and maintain test cases and checklists based on game design documents and feature specs.
    Contribute to overall test planning and milestone deliverables.
  • Bug Reporting and Triage
    Write thorough, high-quality bug reports and verify fixes.
    Help triage bugs by severity and priority during development cycles.
    Work closely with development teams to clarify reproduction steps and resolve unclear issues.
  • Mentorship and Guidance
    Support and coach Analyst I team members on proper bug-writing practices, testing techniques, and tools usage.
    Provide feedback on bug quality and test coverage.
  • Data and Metrics Analysis
    Track and report test metrics (e.g., bugs per feature, regression pass rate).
    Use data to identify risk areas and recommend additional test coverage.
  • Collaboration
    Communicate clearly with developers, producers, and QA Leads to surface issues and ensure timely resolutions.
    Attend meetings or scrums representing the QA team for assigned features or milestones.

Quality Verification Analyst I

Electronic Arts
07.2021 - 07.2022

Projects NFS Unbound

  • Functional Testing
    Play assigned areas of the game systematically to verify that all features, gameplay mechanics, and systems work as intended.
    Look for bugs related to UI, controls, AI behavior, missions, game logic, etc.

Performed Smoke test in the game engine Frostbite following

the development team guidance

  • Bug Reporting
    Accurately report issues using a bug-tracking system (e.g., Jira, Testrail)
    Provide clear steps to reproduce, severity rating, screenshots/videos, and relevant metadata.
  • Regression Testing
    Re-test previously reported issues to confirm fixes and ensure no new problems were introduced.
  • Documentation Support
    Contribute to test cases, checklists, and documentation for future reference and consistency.
  • Platform Coverage
    Test across different platforms (e.g., PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) to ensure consistency and platform compliance.
  • Collaboration and Communication
    Work under the guidance of QA Leads or Analysts II/III to execute test plans.
    Provide timely updates on test progress and issues found.

Quality Verification Tester II

Electronic Arts
11.2019 - 07.2021

Projects: NFS Heat, NFS Hot Pursuit Remaster and NFS Unbound

  • Advanced Bug Testing and Verification
    Perform deep, structured testing across complex systems and game features.
    Identify, isolate, and thoroughly document difficult or hard-to-reproduce bugs.
    Prioritize and escalate high-impact issues appropriately.
  • Test Planning and Execution
    Help design and execute test cases, test plans, and coverage checklists.
    Track progress across major testing milestones, providing feedback to QA leads and producers.
    Contribute to risk analysis and recommend where additional QA focus is needed.
  • Mentorship and Peer Support
    Guide and mentor junior testers (QA Tester I), reviewing their bug reports and helping improve testing techniques.
    Act as a point of contact for junior testers during daily work and feature coverage.
  • Regression

Lead regression test cycles for critical bug fixes and game updates.

Quality Verification Tester

Electronic Arts
09.2018 - 11.2019

Projects: Battlefield V and NFS Heat

Bug Identification and Reporting

  • Play through games systematically to find bugs, glitches, or other issues (e.g., crashes, graphic errors, audio bugs).
  • Reproduce bugs to help developers understand how to fix them.
  • Log detailed bug reports in a tracking system (e.g., Jira), including steps to reproduce, severity, and screenshots or videos if needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colegiul Tehnic Media
Bucharest, Romania
04.2001 -

Skills

Bug Tracking & Reporting
Proficient with tools like Jira, Testrail
Able to write clear, reproducible, and detailed bug reports
Prioritization of issues based on severity and impact

Test Case Development
Creating, maintaining, and executing structured test plans and checklists
Coverage of edge cases and negative testing scenarios

Platform Knowledge
Familiarity with major platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, PC

Game Systems Understanding
Deep knowledge of gameplay mechanics, UI/UX flows, progression systems, multiplayer setups
Ability to test integrated systems and find edge-case bugs

Tools & Debugging
Use of internal debug tools, cheat systems, log files, or command-line interfaces
Basic knowledge of scripting, automation, or analytics tools is a plus

Communication
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical team members
Providing feedback and documentation in a professional, concise manner

Collaboration
Working closely with QA Leads, Developers, Designers, and Producers
Participating in feature meetings, scrums, and daily stand-ups

Mentoring
Supporting and coaching junior testers (QA I/Analyst I) on best practices

Time Management
Prioritizing test coverage during sprints or pre-launch
Multitasking across multiple features or platforms

Problem-Solving
Analytical mindset to isolate bugs, reproduce tricky issues, and suggest test strategies
Proactively identifying risks and gaps in test coverage

Gaming, going out with friends, playing with my cat

In my free time I enjoy playing PC games mostly shooters but I will try any game that catches my attention, I like going out with friends be it at a restaurant, taking a walk in the park or just going over to their house to spend time. As an animal lover I very much enjoy spending time and playing with my cat

Timeline

Quality Verification Analyst II

Electronic Arts
08.2022 - Current

Quality Verification Analyst I

Electronic Arts
07.2021 - 07.2022

Quality Verification Tester II

Electronic Arts
11.2019 - 07.2021

Quality Verification Tester

Electronic Arts
09.2018 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Colegiul Tehnic Media
04.2001 -
Stoica Alexandra AdrianaQV Analyst II