Benjamin Pirkey

Benjamin Pirkey is a QA Analyst at Epic Games since March 2021, focusing on risk analysis and issue identification for Fortnite Creative. Prior roles at Epic Games include Senior Tester and Tester 2, with a foundation as a Games QA Tester. Benjamin's experience at Activision, from February 2020 to February 2021, involved quality assurance testing for Microsoft Technical Requirements, contributing to notable titles such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Crash Bandicoot 4. Prior to that, Benjamin worked various positions in game design and testing, including game designer roles and internships, while also volunteering at major gaming events like GDC, PAX, and SXSW. Education includes a Master’s Degree in Production from the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media: Game Design from the University of Central Florida.