Vladyslav

VLADYSLAV KHROPUNKOV
Junior Game QA Tester | Game Testing | Gaming Content
Odesa, Ukraine | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)
Date of birth: 16 August 1995
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HrapVideoGames
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VexoriusGaming

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Gaming-focused professional with extensive hands-on experience across PC and console games, including more than
400 games on Steam and 500+ games across platforms. Experienced with games at different development stages,
including pre-alpha, alpha, closed/open beta tests and Early Access. Since New World, I have regularly participated in
tests of games that interested me, including being among the first 20 people invited to the initial Corepunk test and
participating in the Battlefield 6 beta. I have frequently submitted bug reports and gameplay feedback, and have seen
developer changes based on player feedback.

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a remote Junior Game QA / Game Tester position in the games industry. I want to use my extensive gaming
experience, attention to detail, technical background and understanding of player experience while developing
professional QA skills.

CORE SKILLS
• Game testing and gameplay analysis
• Bug identification, reproduction and reporting
• Player feedback and usability analysis
• Experience with pre-alpha, alpha, beta, closed/open tests and Early Access
• Understanding of WIP builds versus finished products
• NDA and confidential-development awareness
• PC gaming, graphics settings and troubleshooting
• English-language communication
• Independent remote work
• Gaming content research and video production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gaming Content Creator — YouTube / Twitch | 2022 – Present
• Create gaming content focused on games, gaming news and analysis of the video game industry.
• Research and analyze games, development decisions, gameplay systems, releases and industry trends.
• Produce videos independently, including topic research, scripting, recording, editing and publishing.
• Follow games from early development and testing stages through release when access is available.
• Use direct gaming experience and test participation to form structured feedback and analysis.
Chat Manager / Online Chat Operator | 2022 – 2026
• Worked remotely with online users through written communication.
• Handled conversations according to platform requirements and procedures.
• Worked independently and maintained consistent quality in a high-volume online environment.
English-Speaking Call Center | 2017 – 2021
• Communicated with English-speaking customers.
• Worked according to established procedures and handled user issues.
• Helped train new employees and explain workflows and procedures to newcomers.
Marine Engineer / Ship's Engineer | 2014 – 2016
• Worked with shipboard machinery and technical systems.
• Diagnosed and addressed equipment issues using technical documentation and established procedures.
• Worked in a safety-critical environment requiring attention to detail, responsibility and troubleshooting.
Other Experience | 2014 – 2017
• Courier; postal warehouse/packing; bartender.

EDUCATION
Maritime College of Odessa National Maritime Academy (МКТФ ОНМА) | 2010 – 2014
Specialized secondary education — Operation of Ship Power Plants; Junior Specialist / Ship's Engineer (4th–3rd
Engineer).
Odessa National Maritime Academy (ОНМА) | 2014 – 2015
Incomplete higher education.

TECHNICAL & DIGITAL SKILLS
• Sony Vegas Pro — advanced video editing experience
• OBS — video recording/streaming setup
• Photoshop — working knowledge
• DaVinci Resolve — basic working knowledge
• Windows — intermediate; driver installation and game/system configuration
• Game graphics settings and FPS troubleshooting
• Basic PC diagnostics; understands PC hardware and assembly principles
• Steam, Discord, YouTube Studio
• ChatGPT and other AI tools for research/content workflows

LANGUAGES
English — fluent spoken communication; strong reading; written English is functional but grammar may require
proofreading. Ukrainian — native. Russian — native.