Ship Confidently with Expert QA & Playtesting
for Games and Software Startups
I help indie developers and small product teams reduce release risk, uncover critical issues early, and ship polished builds with confidence — backed by 9 years of hands-on QA experience across games, startups, and enterprise systems.
30-minute call · No obligation
Philosophy
QA That Drives Informed Decisions
Effective quality assurance is more than identifying defects—it’s about understanding impact, assessing risk, and informing critical release decisions.With experience across Agile enterprise environments, automation frameworks, and exploratory testing, I help teams mitigate risk, optimize workflows, and deliver polished products on schedule.- Identify high-risk bugs before release- Prioritize fixes that actually impact players/users- Deliver clear, actionable reports to developers
About the Founder
Gedulah Straker
I’m a senior QA engineer with 9 years of experience across enterprise systems, startups, and international teams.I’ve worked with large insurance companies on complex, high-risk systems, supported small betting platform launches with European teams, and delivered QA across UI, API, and mainframe environments.My work focuses on exploratory testing, test strategy and design, game testing risk analysis, and requirements analysis — helping teams identify what truly matters before release.I also bring intermediate experience in CI/CD setup and practical use of AI to accelerate QA workflows and improve test efficiency.
Services
Ongoing QA Support
Structured, sprint-aligned testing and regression coverage for teams with recurring releases.Weekly or sprint-based QA supportManual testing with targeted automation guidanceClear communication of findings to developers and stakeholders
Optimized for teams seeking reliable, continuous QA oversight.
QA Audit & Test Plan Setup
A lightweight QA audit to assess your current build, release risk, and testing gaps.Includes:High-risk bug identificationRelease-readiness assessmentTest strategy and coverage planActionable QA roadmapIdeal for teams preparing for alpha, beta, or launch.
Exploratory QA & Playtesting
Comprehensive hands-on testing tailored to prototypes, demos, and pre-release builds for games and software.Includes:Exploratory and functional testingGame testing and player-experience feedbackHigh-risk bug discovery and prioritizationClear defect reports with severity and impactIdeal for indie developers and teams preparing for alpha, beta, or launch.
Why Teams Are Choosing Straker QA Consulting
Senior-Level QA Expertise (9+ Years)
You work directly with a senior QA engineer with 9 years of hands-on experience across enterprise systems, startups, and international teams — not a rotating pool of junior testers.
Risk-Focused Exploratory Testing
I specialize in exploratory and game testing that targets real release risk, uncovering critical issues that scripted tests often miss.
Strong Test Strategy & Requirements Analysis
From vague ideas to structured QA plans — I design test strategies, analyze requirements, and define coverage that aligns with business and player impact.
Broad Technical Coverage (UI, API, CI/CD)
Experience across UI and API testing, mainframe systems, and intermediate CI/CD setup — with practical use of AI to accelerate QA workflows.
Contact Me
Request Your QA Consultation
If you are developing a game or software product and seek expert guidance before release, please provide:The nature of your project (game or software)Current development stage (prototype, beta, pre-release, live)Specific QA support needed (playtesting, testing, automation guidance, etc.)Timeline or particular concernsThis allows me to recommend a structured, lightweight QA approach that aligns with your objectives.
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