Sam Edwards

Co-Founder

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom14 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Successfully launched Cucumber Sandwich on Kickstarter
  • Extensive experience in game design and production
  • Proven track record in video production for major events
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Gaming and Video Production specialist with extensive experience in quality assurance and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Game DesignProject ManagementCamera OperatingVideo ProductionVideo EditingQuality AssuranceLocalizationGame DevelopmentGame Testing

Other Skills

Creative DirectionSubtitlingTestingData AnalysisCreative DesignAgile MethodologiesFinal Cut ProComputer GamesPS3Adobe Creative SuiteDigital VideoCommunicationVideo CaptureUsability TestingMicrosoft Product Studio

About

I am extremely passionate about working in the games, technology & broadcast industries. I have worked for Apple, Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, NEP, Telegenic, SEGA, Evolution Studios and Bigbig Studios in a number of different roles. I am always looking for new opportunities and ways to further my skills. In my spare time I have worked as a supporting artist on the films "Me Before You" (2016) and "Wrath of the Titans" (2012) In mid 2017 I incorporated Cucumber Games and we launched our first game, Cucumber Sandwich in 2018. Cucumber Sandwich was successfully funded on Kickstarter. You should check us out! Cucumbergames.com Some of the titles I have been involved with include... Daytona USA, Fable 3, Syndicate, Crysis 2, Fight Night Champion, Bulletstorm, Motorstorm RC, Little Deviants, Call Of Duty: Black Ops, Medal of Honor, GTA 4: Complete Edition, Fifa 11, PES 2011, F1 2010, WRC, Terrover, Fist of the North Star, BUZZ Music Quiz, Sing Star Dance, Gran Turismo 5 and Red Dead Redemption

Experience

14 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Voicebox multimedia ltd

Freelance Video Editor

Nov 2020Feb 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • I work with Voice Box video editing specifically involving subtitles.
Video EditingSubtitling

Kew consulting

Quality Assurance Specialist

Oct 2020Jul 2021 · 9 mos

  • I work with Kew providing QA services on their upcoming projects.
Quality AssuranceTesting

Freelance

Freelance Camera Operator

Feb 2018Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

  • Premier League Productions 2021-2022 Season
  • Wales Vs Argentina Rugby 2021
  • Six Nations 2020
  • Premier League 19/20
  • Gfinity - Xbox Forza Racing World Chapionships Final 2018
  • S4C Rugby - WALES VS SOUTH AFRICA - 24/11/2018
  • BBC Rugby - WALES VS AUSTRALIA - 10/11/18
  • S4C Rugby - Scarlets vs Ospreys - 06/10/2018
  • BBC Rugby - RGC vs Merthyr - 28/09/2018
  • BBC Rugby - Challenge Cup Final. Wembley. August 25th 2018
  • Premier League:
  • Cardiff vs Newcastle - Pre and post match interviews - 18/08/2018
  • Swansea vs Southampton - Pre and post match interviews - 08/05/18
  • Arsenal vs Burnley - Pre, half time & post match interviews - 06/05/18
  • Swansea vs Chelsea - Pre and Post match interviews - 28/04/18
  • Manchester United vs Liverpool - Rig, pre and post match interviews - 10/03/18
  • Liverpool vs Newcastle - Pre and Post match interviews - 03/03/18
  • Liverpool vs west Ham - Pre and Post match interviews - 24/02/18
  • Champions League:
  • Manchester United vs Sevilla - Rig and camera assist - 13/03/18
Camera OperatingVideo Production

Apple

Localisation & Translation - British English specialist / Data Analysis

Sep 2017Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Cupertino California

  • Member of the EN -GB Localisation team in a multicultural department
  • Training new team members
  • Localisation, QA and data analysis on various projects for new and existing Apple hardware
  • Strict attention to detail under time intensive deadlines
  • Working in multiple locations including Hollyhill Ireland and Cupertino California
  • Remote Work:
  • Analysing data for an in progress project
  • Member of the EN-GB language team
  • Working remotely from home on part time projects
Data AnalysisLocalization

Nep group, inc.

Freelance Camera Operator

Sep 2016Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • Ongoing work with the Premier League, UFC, Red Bull & All Elite Wrestling
  • Camera Guarantee for the largest ticketed wrestling event of all time with AEW at Wembley Stadium.
  • The Premier League 2021-2022 Season
  • UFC London - 2020
  • Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 - covered the entire tournament
  • Premier League 2019/2020
  • MTV - Just Tattoo of Us - Season 5 - July 2019
  • MLB London Series, Red Sox vs Yankees - June 2019
  • UFC Stockholm - Cam Operator 01/06/2019
  • UFC St. Petersburg - Cam operator - 21/04/2019
  • UFC London - Cam Operator - 16/03/2019
  • UFC Prague - Cam Operator - 23/09/2019
  • DAZN - Antony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin - 22/09/2018
  • MTV - JUST TATTOO OF US - Season 4 - July/August 2018
  • Showtime Championship Boxing - Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker - 31/03/18
  • Red Bull Hardline - Camera Operator - 2016 & 2017
  • Sky Sports Premier League - Camera Assistant - 2016
  • Premier League:
  • Cardiff vs Burnley - 30/09/2018
  • Everton vs Liverpool - Rig and cam assist - 07/04/18
  • Football:
  • Chelsea Vs Manchester United - 20/08/2018
  • Rochdale AFC Vs Charlton Athletic FC - Rig and cam assist - 05/05/18
Camera OperatingVideo ProductionQuality Assurance

Sega amusements

Research and Development & QA Lead

Jul 2016Sep 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Project: Daytona Championship USA
  • · Liaising with Sega Japan and China regarding the projects vision, direction and schedule
  • · Creative design decisions regarding gameplay, track design and UI
  • · Hiring and training the new QA team
  • · Writing test plans, establishing procedures and setting up Jira workflows
  • · Leading the team in functional testing of the game software and hardware
  • · Performance and compatibility testing of graphics cards and processors
Game DevelopmentQuality AssuranceCreative Design

Cucumber games

Producer & Lead Game Designer

Jul 2015Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

  • Website: http://cucumbergames.com
  • Cucumber Games creates beautiful, quirky and colourful games!
  • Cucumber Sandwich is our launch title and was successfully funded through Kickstarter.
  • As the lead game designer and producer of Cucumber Sandwich I managed all stages of development and designed the game from its outrageously silly characters to its diverse gaming mechanisms.
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cucumbergame/
  • Twitter: @Cucumbergame
  • Instagram: @Cucumbergame
  • Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/796512676/cucumber-sandwich-the-nsfw-card-game
Game DesignProject ManagementGame Development

Merit software uk

QA Manager

Nov 2014Jun 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · Neyland Pembrokeshire

  • Experience working in an Agile environment including Scrum and Kanban
  • Establishing Merit’s QA procedures. Including; company wide testing protocol, bug writing guidelines and training.
  • Managing the day to day running of the department. Duties including; assessing priority clients and projects, managing my teams workload, representing the department in meetings, weekly reports and assisting with training.
  • Testing; Working on clients live payroll systems. Helping set up the online portal for clients. Testing patches and upgrades
Quality AssuranceAgile Methodologies

Apple

Languages Team Leader - Localization & QA

Oct 2012Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Cork, Ireland

  • Key responsibility for British English translation/localization and QA on an in progress project
  • Team Leader for The United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany and The Netherlands
  • First point of contact for the countries I oversee, helping provide training, key project information and presentation of weekly reports.
  • Liaising with a number of different teams and Apple Headquarters regarding the project
LocalizationQuality Assurance

Earthfall

Freelance Video Editor

Sep 2011Oct 2011 · 1 mo

  • Storyboarding and planning a promotional Video for Earthfall Dance Company
  • Video editing (FCP) promotional video
  • Liaising with Earthfall regarding projects direction, and producing multiple edits based on customer feedback
Video ProductionGame Testing

Sony computer entertainment europe

Embedded QA - Bigbig Studios

Aug 2011Nov 2011 · 3 mos · Leamington Spa

  • Testing of Little Deviants (PS Vita) in Development studio
  • Video capture for cut scenes and audio implementation
  • Creative input into the project e.g. AI, Level design and GUI ideas implemented
  • Supporting the Development Manager and Game Director with a number of tasks
Quality AssuranceVideo Production

Evolution studios

Video capture Artist/ Embedded QA - Sony computer entertainment

Jun 2011Mar 2012 · 9 mos

  • Creative planning with Video/design team for trailers and promotional material
  • Researching in game locations, car shells and scenarios for trailers
  • Video Capturing all in game footage for trailers and promotional material
  • Testing of Motor Storm RC on PS Vita and PlayStation 3
  • Testing on pre-release PlayStation vita Console
  • Creative input regarding gameplay, liaising with designers and programmers
  • Recording detailed results, saving specific data and working with Dev Kits and test plans
Video ProductionGame Testing

Electronic arts

Video Capture Artist

Feb 2011May 2011 · 3 mos · Guildford, United Kingdom

  • Planning/designing trailers and promotional material for a new FPS computer game
  • Working closely with the projects producer and design team to establish a focused vision for the title’s advertising
  • Researching and pitching potential in game locations and scenarios appropriate for the advertising trailers
  • Capturing the in game footage used for the trailers, marketing meetings and briefs
  • EA – Video Capture Artist/ Editor for EAP Marketing
  • Working with Electronic Arts Partners Marketing team to produce short videos to be used in media press conferences
  • Capturing and Editing (Final Cut Pro) short videos highlighting key elements of the game
  • Titles include: Crysis 2, Fight Night Champion, Alice 2, Shadows of the Damned and Gatling Gears
Video Editing

Microsoft

QA Test Associate

Dec 2010Feb 2011 · 2 mos · Reading, United Kingdom

  • Testing of Fable 3 (PC and Xbox) throughout development cycle
  • Reporting bugs and liaising with Lionhead Studios development team
  • Video capture and editing, adhearing to a strict layout, terminology and bug classification
  • Compatibility and localisation testing inc. Multiple languages and PC hardware
  • Specialised software including; Product Studio, Gto Fusion, Expression etc
  • Assisting the QA manager with a number of duties
Video ProductionGame Testing

Sony computer entertainment europe

FQA Tester / Video Production Assistant

Jul 2010Dec 2010 · 5 mos · Liverpool, United Kingdom

  • Testing of titles e.g Campaign and Multiplayer – LAN and Internet based
  • Recording detailed results, saving specific data and working with Dev Kits and test plans
  • Performance analysis – writing reports on software issues e.g Bugs – MF, A, B, C, U Class
  • Tested titles include: Call Of Duty: Black Ops, Medal of Honor, GTA 4: Complete Edition, Fifa 11, PES 2011, F1 2010, WRC, Terrover, Fist of the North Star, BUZZ Music Quiz, Sing Star Dance, Gran Turismo 5, Red Dead Redemption etc
  • Experienced in testing titles in all release languages and new technologies inc. Playstation Eye and Move
  • Producing XMB/Internet video content e.g Developer interviews
  • Studio preparation e.g lighting and camera
  • Assisting the Production manager with a variety of duties
Quality AssuranceTesting

True north

Researcher

Jun 2010Jun 2010 · 0 mo · Cumbria

  • Documentary researching: Local area, arranging interviews
  • Public relations: dealing with production enquiries from members of the public
  • Crew Scheduling
  • liaising with the camera and sound crew
Game TestingVideo Production

Education

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's Degree — Film & Television Production

Jan 2006Jan 2009

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