Alex Kilpinen
About Alex Kilpinen
Alex Kilpinen is a Development Tester with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently employed at Relic Entertainment since 2019. He has previously held positions at Vancouver Film School, BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc., and Next Level Games, contributing to various game design and quality assurance projects.
Current Role at Relic Entertainment
Alex Kilpinen has been employed at Relic Entertainment as a Development Tester since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the quality assurance and testing processes of game development. His responsibilities include identifying bugs, ensuring gameplay mechanics function as intended, and collaborating with development teams to enhance the overall gaming experience.
Previous Experience in Game Development
Prior to his current position, Alex Kilpinen held various roles in the gaming industry. He worked at BANDAI NAMCO Studios Vancouver Inc. as Development Support for six months in 2018. He also served as a QA Tester at Next Level Games for five months in 2019. Additionally, he had two separate stints at Vancouver Film School in 2017, where he worked as a Gameplay/Level Designer on projects such as Shift: Battle Arena and Savior.
Education and Game Design Diploma
Alex Kilpinen studied at Vancouver Film School, where he focused on Game Design. He completed his diploma in 2017 after an 11-month program. This education provided him with foundational skills in game development and design, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the industry.
Game Design Projects at Vancouver Film School
During his time at Vancouver Film School, Alex Kilpinen worked on two notable projects as a Gameplay/Level Designer. He contributed to Shift: Battle Arena for two months and Savior for four months in 2017. These projects allowed him to gain practical experience in level design and gameplay mechanics.