Richard Preske

Lead Software QA Engineer

Results-driven engineer with 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, test automation, and software development. Proven track record of reducing testing costs by 20% and ensuring regulatory compliance across gaming, government, and medical device sectors.

Career Highlights

10+
Years Experience
20%
Cost Reduction
3
Industries
7+
Programming Languages

Professional Experience

DS2
Test Engineer IV
July 2024 - October 2024
Conducted regression testing on JMPS (Joint Mission Planning Software) for military applications
Utilized Azure DevOps and SharePoint for project collaboration
Participated in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint planning
Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc.
Software Coordinator
September 2023 - May 2024
Subcontractor for CNS at Y-12 National Security Complex (Department of Energy)
Performed Software Quality Assurance testing for custom and COTS software
Ensured compliance with federal requirements and conducted quality control checks
Managed software using SMAN for accurate lifecycle management
Best Medical International, Inc.
Software Engineer
April 2022 - September 2023
Developed and debugged LabVIEW software for BG-75 biomarker medical equipment
Completed advanced coursework in LabVIEW FPGA and LabVIEW Real-Time
Conducted verification and validation of testing code and hardware
Collaborated with global teams in India on software development projects
C2 Gaming (acquired by AGS)
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
September 2011 - June 2015
Reduced software testing costs by 20% by streamlining game release testing cycle
Led team of 3 QA engineers, overseeing project timelines and status reporting
Ensured regulatory compliance preventing critical issues including incorrect payouts
Developed comprehensive test cases for slot machine software across multiple platforms
Strengthened partnerships with independent test labs BMM and GLI
Gaming Laboratories International
Senior Engineer
July 2003 - October 2007
Promoted to Senior Engineer after one year due to efficient testing capabilities
Tested slot machines for jurisdictional regulatory compliance and SAS/SDS protocols
Managed team of 2 Test Engineer II staff with daily progress monitoring
Designed Excel solutions improving testing efficiency and company revenue
Bally Gaming, Inc.
Software Engineer I
March 1998 - February 2003
Promoted from Test Engineer after developing Visual Basic code with Microchip PIC controller
Created 5-Reel, 9-Line Video slot games using C and proprietary script language
Expanded product line with international team developing EURO denomination support
Traveled to Austria for GRIPS system training and technical assistance

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

C Visual Basic LabVIEW Python JavaScript SQL C#

QA & Testing

Manual Testing Functional Testing Regression Testing Blackbox/Graybox/Whitebox Smoke Testing UAT Code Analysis SDLC

Tools & Platforms

Azure DevOps Microsoft TFS Git Bitbucket Visual Studio SharePoint VirtualBox

Methodologies

Agile Scrum Kanban SDLC

Featured Projects

BG-75 Biomarker Medical Device System
LabVIEW Development
Developed software defect fixes for controlling the BG-75 biomarker medical device system (cancer diagnostic software) using LabVIEW
Collaborated with global team in India to build and troubleshoot system software
Developed test plans to validate code functionality
Automated Voltage Control (AVC) System
LabVIEW Automation
Developed AVC system for oscillator manufacturing company to automate production processes
System determines minimum/maximum voltage values for specified tuning range for up to 8 oscillators simultaneously
Automated output to spreadsheet program that calculates resistor R3, R4 values for correct varactor biasing
Automated Coin Hopper Tester
Visual Basic & Embedded Systems
Developed automated tester for manufacturing personnel with user interface coded in Visual Basic
Integrated embedded MicroChip PIC controller for hardware communication
Streamlined manufacturing testing process and reduced manual testing time
5-Reel, 9-Line Video Slot Games
C Programming & Game Development
Created video slot games using C code and proprietary script language on GameMaker platform (V7000)
Performed software defect fixes on both video and mechanical reel slot platforms
Ensured game compliance with regulatory requirements
Test Equipment Design & Fabrication
AutoCAD & Hardware Design
Designed and fabricated test equipment to test slot machine components
Created wiring diagrams using AutoCAD for simulator design (group effort)
Maintained equipment and supported day-to-day production efforts
Developed parts database using MS Access for manufacturing test team
Python Development Projects
Self-Taught Python Programming
Developed simple slot machine game demonstrating game logic and user interface design
Created file comparison tool for efficient file analysis
Learned Python through self-taught methods and online courses

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Magna Cum Laude - Gannon University, Erie, PA
PC Specialist Certificate - Tri-State Business Institute
Microchip Intermediate PIC 201 Course, San Jose, CA
Autodesk Training Certificate, Holman's of Nevada, Inc.

Let's Connect

Open to opportunities in software quality assurance, test automation, and software development