{"id":3,"date":"2023-02-19T17:07:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box2115\/cgi\/addon_GT.cgi?s=GT::WP::Install::EIG+%28blindfo5%29+-+10.0.87.67+%5BWordpress%3b+\/var\/hp\/common\/lib\/Wordpress.pm%3b+534%3b+Hosting::gap_call%5D\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-12-04T01:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T01:39:48","slug":"experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blindfoldchesspodcast.com\/cassidynoble\/experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>noblecass@gmail.com | Cedar Falls, IA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game Development Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SciPlay<\/strong>, Cedar Falls, IA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Quality Assurance Analyst (Core Tester) <\/em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; October 2021 \u2013 Present&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackpotparty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jackpot Party<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead QA for new features &#8211; worked with Product Owners to bring their vision to life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead Release Testing for version releases, organized and ran company playtests and triage meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discovered and recorded over 1,800 bugs across 7 devices\/platforms, including WebGL, iOS, and Android<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trained in duties of Scrum Master: facilitated meetings and tracked Sprint progress during development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preplanned and created JIRA 4,000+ test cases, test sets, and test plans reducing escaped defects from features by 55%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboarded and trained international team members on processes and procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Responsible for training\/ cross-training members of the team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HomeTeam Game Dev<\/strong>, International<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Team Lead\/Project Lead<\/em> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; May 2020 \u2013 Present&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project Lead \/ Lead Designer \/ Project Coordinator\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/king-arthur-tales-of-the-sword\">King Arthur Tales of the Sword<\/a> &#8211; a turn-based combat game around the mythos of King Arthur. <strong>Unreal 5<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hometeamgamedev.itch.io\/cozy-crops\">Cozy Crops <\/a>&#8211; a relaxing farming simulator. <strong>HTML\/Vanilla JS.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/captain-stardust\">Captain Stardust <\/a>&#8211; superhero action adventure sandbox game. <strong>Unreal 5. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/ravens-training-ground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raven&#8217;s Training Ground <\/a>&#8211; a JRPG based around North American lore. <strong>Unity<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hometeamgamedev.itch.io\/merchants-of-mie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Merchants of Mie<\/a> &#8211; a turn-based resource transportation strategy game. <strong>Godot<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/the-dragons-tavern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dragon&#8217;s Tavern <\/a>&#8211; a turn-based deck-building card game. <strong>Unity<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/ufo-mooooo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UFO Mooooo!<\/a> &#8211; a time management game of abducting cows. <strong>Unity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/clarks-magic-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mysteries of Clark&#8217;s Magic Academy<\/a> &#8211; a JRPG based around a student life simulator where the player makes friends, attends classes, learns spells, and tries to solve why students are missing. <strong>Unity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hometeamgamedev.itch.io\/delivery-dash-da-nang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delivery Dash: Da Nang<\/a> &#8211; A local multiplier game where you deliver packages across the city before the time runs out. <strong>Unity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/strike-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strike Out<\/a> &#8211; a JRPG game themed around baseball players reaching the Major Leagues. <strong>Unity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QA Experience\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hometeamgamedev.itch.io\/connections\">Connections<\/a> &#8211; an exploration combat game where you travel as a ball of light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brianjboucher.itch.io\/glacierbound-2\">GlacierBound 2<\/a> &#8211; a puzzle \/ combat game similar to Doom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hometeamgamedev.itch.io\/core-runners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Core Runners<\/a> &#8211; a mobile-based game navigating a spaceship through extraterrestrial terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bjornthefire.itch.io\/kensei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kensei <\/a>&#8211; a web-based branching narrative on some of the legendary stories of feudal Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead Writer\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gabrielcornish.itch.io\/game-director\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Game Director <\/a>&#8211; survive as a game studio while balancing the needs of the team in this &#8216;new every playthrough&#8217; story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bjornthefire.itch.io\/kensei\" target=\"_blank\">Kensei <\/a>-a 6-path, 8-ending branching narrative focusing on legendary stories of feudal Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Modeling\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uraxii.itch.io\/grimenigma\">Grim Enigma<\/a> &#8211; a fast paced action adventure game inspired by Doom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tfunk.itch.io\/robohunters\">RoboHunters<\/a> &#8211; a 3D action shooter similar to Vampire Survivors <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iancher.itch.io\/operation-holo-fields\">Operation Holofields<\/a> &#8211; a puzzle game using Holovision to see invisible platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tfunk.itch.io\/robohunters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RoboHunters <\/a>&#8211; Topdown 3D action shooter like Vampire Survivors. I did the mailbox model and the main boss character <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hometeamgamedev.itch.io\/galaxy-breacher-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galaxy Breacher 2<\/a> &#8211; Spaceships attacking gigantic ships! I offered several shuttles and other space themed models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brianjboucher.itch.io\/grimsnap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grimsnap<\/a> &#8211; A fantasy game based on the original Diablo. I provided the enemy models and animations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other skills\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organized and planned Trello tasks of QA, art, writing, coding, and UI for 25 games by programming, modeling, animating, QA, and UI at a hobbyist level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluent in Unity\/Blender pipelines and able to discuss technical specifics with different disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided ideas and concept iteration of Producer coursework while in Community Ambassador role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chaotic Play<\/strong>, Cedar Falls<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Leader\/Owner<\/em> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; December 2016 \u2013 Present&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The full list can be seen at my website &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chaotic Play<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/quidditch-manager\">Quidditch Manager <\/a>&#8211; create and manage a Quidditch team through a season or simulate the seasons of professional teams. <strong>Unity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Released 3 solo Unity projects, 5 game jam games, and 6 demos using Blender and Bosca Ceoil &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/chaoticplay.itch.io\/\">Itch.io<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-taught experience in C#, Unity design tools, Blender modeling\/animating, and pipeline processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills\/Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality Assurance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unity \/ Godot \/ Unreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blender<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team lead of 15+ person team &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Suite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello \/ JIRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confluence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversant in French<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blindfoldchesspodcast.buzzsprout.com\/\">Blindfold Chess Podcast<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 50,000+ downloads &#8211; <em>Creator \/ Writer \/ Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowa-chess.org\/en-passant\">En Passant<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; 5+ years of quarterly magazines &#8211; <em>Editor&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/64squarechessfund.org\/\">64 Square Chess Fund<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; 503(c)3 scholarship fund for chess students <em>&#8211; Founder&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowa-chess.org\/\">Iowa State Chess Association<\/a>, <\/strong><em>At-Large Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer Chess Coach<\/strong>, <em>Chess Coach  (several locations)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Six Sigma Green Belt<\/strong> <strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong> June 2014 \u2013 July 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study Abroad \u2013 Provided process and organization consulting work for the Irish Supreme Court&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implemented new storage and data-filing processes, increasing productivity of personnel&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University of Northern Iowa<\/strong>, Cedar Falls, Iowa<br><em>BA: <\/em><strong><em>Management Organizational Leadership<\/em><\/strong><em> and <\/em><strong><em>Accounting<\/em><\/strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; December 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cumulative GPA: 3.1; Graduated with a double major at the age of 20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Des Moines Area Community College<\/strong>, Ankeny, Iowa&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; May 2012<br><em>Associate of Arts Degree<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilized long-term planning to graduate with my AA degree before graduating high school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Professional Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schumacher Elevator<\/strong>, Denver, Iowa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Accounts Payable Accountant<\/em> &nbsp; September 2019 \u2013 May 2021&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expert on software implementation, automated processes done by hand in accounting department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implemented improvements to a system that previously took several days down to 20 minutes a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointed to new team to aid in testing and implementing new software for field staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Farmers Organization<\/strong>, Ames, Iowa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dairy Accountant<\/em> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; December 2017 \u2013 August 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consolidated two full-time positions into one through process improvements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed and dispersed payroll for over 700 farms across the Midwest bimonthly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terex Corporation<\/strong>, Waverly, Iowa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Staff Accountant<\/em> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; August 2015 \u2013 December 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Co-Founded and led the Lean\/Process Improvement training attended by entire accounting staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconciled and maintained accurate financial statements for teams to satisfy national deadlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contact Information noblecass@gmail.com | Cedar Falls, IA Game Development Experience SciPlay, Cedar Falls, IA Quality Assurance Analyst (Core Tester) &nbsp; 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