Yong Kang Ma
About Yong Kang Ma
Yong Kang Ma is a Senior LQA Tester based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with extensive experience in linguistic testing for video games. He has held various roles in the gaming industry, including positions at Otakuthon and GlobalStep, and has a background in science and technology education.
Current Role at GlobalStep
Yong Kang Ma is currently employed as a Senior LQA Tester at GlobalStep, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he specializes in linguistic, regression, and compliance testing for both Simplified and Traditional Chinese across various game titles, ranging from indie to AAA. He utilizes tools such as Redmine, TestRail, and JIRA for efficient bug reporting and issue tracking. Additionally, he troubleshoots hardware and software issues on PCs, Test Kits, and Dev Kits to optimize the testing environment.
Previous Experience at Otakuthon
Prior to his current role, Yong Kang Ma worked at Otakuthon in multiple capacities. He served as the Plamo Section Manager from 2022 to 2023 for 11 months and later as the Industry Manager in 2023 for 8 months. Both positions were based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and involved hybrid work arrangements. His experience at Otakuthon contributed to his understanding of the gaming industry and enhanced his management skills.
Experience at Statistics Canada and Appen
Yong Kang Ma has also worked as a Census Field Agent at Statistics Canada in 2021 for 3 months, where he gained experience in data collection and field operations. Additionally, he served as an English Transcriptor at Appen for 6 months in 2021. These roles provided him with valuable skills in communication and data handling.
Educational Background
Yong Kang Ma completed his high school education at Académie De Roberval, where he studied English as a first language, Physics, Chemistry, and Robotics, achieving a High School Diploma from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education at Collège de Maisonneuve, where he focused on Pure & Applied Science. This educational foundation has supported his career in technology and testing.
Skills and Training Contributions
In his professional roles, Yong Kang Ma has provided tailored training to testers on standardized gaming industry development tools. He focuses on enhancing their proficiency and reducing lead-up time. He collaborates with Test Leads in project preparation, team management, and task sheet creation using Google Sheets. Additionally, he develops proposals and guides to streamline standard operating procedures (SOPs) for training, fostering morale and teamwork among testers.