Riley Fort
Game Producer
About
Game Producer
- Location: Long Beach, California
- Contact Email: rileyfort@outlook.com
- LinkedIn: /in/rileyfort
- Age: 29
- Degree: Bachelor's in Computer Tehcnology
- Favorite Game: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
I am a Game Producer and QA lead with over 2 years of experience in the video game industry, managing globally remote, multidisciplinary teams for an independent studio. As a former QA Lead and Tester, I have worked on various AA and AAA titles across console, mobile, and PC platforms, contributing to the successful delivery of 7 games, expansions, and ports. I am a team-focused leader who prioritizes fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment by promoting clear communication, empathetic collaboration, and a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and accountability.
Gaming Industry Skills
Game Production
- Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum Methodologies
- Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence, and Trello)
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Sprint Planning & Retrospectives
- Creating and Performing Presentations
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
- Monitoring Project Scope
- Community Management
Quality Assurance
- Game/Software Testing
- Bug Tracking and Reporting
- Performance and Stress Testing
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Creating Test Cases
- CI/CD and DevOps
- Communication
Other
- Unity
- Version Control (GitHub, Perforce, Sourcetree)
- Microsoft Office Suite & Teams
- Google Workspace
- Digital Signature Software
- ClickUp Task Management Software
- Cyber Security and Computer Science
- Image & Video Editing (Photoshop CC, VEGAS Pro 17)
Resume
Summary
Riley Fort
Game Producer and QA Lead with a strong background in computer technology and graphic design.
- Long Beach, California
- rileyfort@outlook.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Technology
California State University Dominguez Hills
August 2018 - December 2020
Associate of Science in Computer Security & Networking
August 2015 - June 2018
Professional References
Ulysses Holguin
Former Senior QA Manager at Niantic, Inc.
vgt.uholguin@gmail.com
Karla Reyes
Founder & Studio Director at Anima Interactive
karla@anima-interactive.com
Ruben Caputo
Vertical Marketing Manager for Education at ViewSonic
ruben.caputo@viewsonic.com
Relative Professional Experience
Game Producer
2023 - Present
- Hosting stand-up and triage meetings to track team progress.
- Updating project schedules, timelines, and ClickUp task boards.
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring milestone completion.
- Reviewing builds to ensure they meet design, technical, and performance standards.
QA Tester
2023
- Identified bugs, glitches, and performance issues and documented them in detail on Jira.
- Applied bug fixes and asset updates in Unity and Perforce.
- Tested new game builds to ensure stability and to check for basic quality standards.
- Create game builds via Jenkins automation server.
QA Tester
2023
- Identified bugs, glitches, and performance issues and documented them in detail on Jira.
- Tested game optimization by monitoring smartphone hardware performance via GameBench.
- Communicated directly with developers to clarify bug reports or reproduction steps.
- Created and performed test cases in TestRail.
QA Tester
2016
- Identified bugs, glitches, and performance issues and documented them in detail on Jira.
- Tested game optimization by monitoring smartphone hardware performance via GameBench.
- Communicated directly with developers to clarify bug reports or reproduction steps.
- Created and performed test cases in TestRail.
Games Worked On
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist
- Studio: Konami Digital Entertainment
- My Role: QA Tester
- Date(s): 2016
OpenGOAL Project
- Studio: OpenGOAL Team
- My Role: QA Tester & Graphic Designer
- Date(s): 2020 - Present
Tech Experience & Skills
Computer Technician
- Built multiple high-performance esports gaming PCs for the Long Beach Scholars Collective Tech Lab in collaboration with JayzTwoCents.
- Assembled, repaired, and upgraded approximately 100+ computers for personal clients since 2011.
- Skilled in diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Hands-on experience with EV charger hardware/software troubleshooting and support.
- Designed and built a custom home arcade machine running Windows 10 with BigBox as the frontend.
- Proficient in meeting hardware requirements for a range of operating systems and virtual machine setups.
- Experienced in PCB soldering and working with electronic components.
- Knowledgeable in foundational cybersecurity practices.
Network Engineering
- Set up a home media server using IIS to host Plex streaming, Git repositories, and multiplayer game lobbies.
- Installed and configured wireless access points for the PALFINGER warehouse in Cerritos, CA.
- Deployed a Dell PowerEdge R300 server running Ubuntu Server 14 for personal web hosting.
- Enabled remote desktop capabilities across multiple systems for secure access and administration.
- Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows Server environments, including Active Directory management.
- Familiar with network architecture, authentication/authorization protocols, and domain controller operations.
- Configured VPNs for secure remote network access.
- Organized and hosted LAN parties since 2012, handling all network and server logistics.
Miscellaneous
- Holder of multiple industry certifications from Microsoft, IBM, and TestOut.
- Broad web development experience across front-end and back-end technologies, with work on e-commerce platforms, wikis, and static sites.
- Trained in ethical hacking practices, countermeasures, and malware removal techniques.
- Skilled in computer forensics and data recovery processes.
- Experienced with computer forensics and data recovery.
- Skilled in computer forensics and data recovery processes.
- Led event coordination, hardware setup, and live stream production for CSUDH Esports Association events.