Adam Carrillo

Hello, I'm Adam Carrillo

Taking freelance opportunities

Developer & Sr. QA Lead

15+ years in QA and now building real products from the ground up. I've tested games at Treyarch, apps at Disney and DirecTV, and e-commerce at Forever21. That foundation makes me a better developer - I ship quality from day one.

About Me

I started my career testing video games - Call of Duty, Disney titles, EA games - and somewhere along the way I realized I didn't just want to find the bugs. I wanted to build the thing.

Over 15 years I've worked as a QA lead at companies like Synapse Studios, DirecTV/AT&T, Disney Interactive, and Forever21. I've managed offshore teams, owned entire feature areas, shipped mobile apps, and kept e-commerce platforms running across 10+ regions worldwide.

Now I'm channeling that foundation into development. I've built and shipped real web applications - a health tracker, a profit-tracking SaaS for 3D printer farms, a contract analysis tool, and this site. I'm wired to think about quality from day one, which makes me a better builder. I also take on freelance projects - if you need something built, let's talk.

Development

JavaScript HTML & CSS Node.js Express.js PostgreSQL REST APIs Git AI-Assisted Dev

QA & Testing

Test Planning Manual Testing Mobile Testing Charles Proxy Google Analytics Jira Agile / Scrum

Platforms

iOS Android Web Console Blu-ray / HD

Projects I've Built

Live
MetaSyn screenshot

MetaSyn

A health tracking app built for people on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Users can log doses, track weight loss, monitor side effects, and visualize their progress over time.

Health Tech Web App JavaScript
PrintLedger screenshot

PrintLedger

A profit-tracking and fleet management platform for 3D printer farm operators. Track per-job costs, monitor printers in real time via Bambu Cloud, sync Etsy orders, and visualize profitability.

SaaS Next.js Supabase
BidSniper Pro screenshot

BidSniper Pro

A contract risk analysis tool. Paste or upload a contract and the platform flags problematic terms, hidden clauses, and financial risks - instantly.

Legal Tech Web App
Black Rover Coffee screenshot

Black Rover Coffee

A coming-soon brand site for a specialty drive-thru espresso bar launching in Apache Junction, Arizona. Built to generate buzz and grow a following ahead of opening day.

Branding Landing Page HTML/CSS
In Development
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MindSpace Journal

A private, secure journaling app for mental wellness. Full-stack - Express.js backend with PostgreSQL, JWT authentication, tag-based organization, and full-text search.

Full-Stack Node.js PostgreSQL Express

Experience

Dec 2020 - Present Current

Sr. Quality Analyst Lead & AI-Guided Developer

Synapse Studios - Tempe, AZ

  • Maintain total ownership of features, testing, documentation, and test case implementation for high-priority projects
  • Actively building websites as an AI-guided developer, utilizing modern AI tools to streamline the development lifecycle
  • Coordinate closely with developers, product managers, and clients to ensure optimal test coverage for every sprint
  • Oversee mobile and browser testing for all company-built applications and websites
Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

Independent Developer & Side Projects

Self-Directed

  • Explored web development and built personal projects while sharpening skills in JavaScript, Node.js, and modern tooling
Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

Software Test Engineer II

Experis - Tempe, AZ

  • Managed multiple game areas, created test specifications, and identified project risks
  • Trained and mentored Test Associates, reviewing work to ensure accuracy and consistency across the team
  • Communicated directly with developers and Microsoft production regarding bugs and build deliveries
Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

QA Engineer Team Lead

STYR LABS - Scottsdale, AZ

  • Served as the sole QA resource for the company, managing testing for four applications and multiple portals
  • Engineered and implemented new standardized QA company processes and test case libraries
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017 & Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

QA Analyst, IT / QA Lead, E-commerce

Forever21 Corporate - Los Angeles, CA

  • Led mobile, web, and desktop testing across 10 global regions, including major application launches for the UK and Canada
  • Executed specialized testing for app tracking and Google Analytics integration
Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

QA Analytics Mobile Lead

DirecTV / AT&T - El Segundo, CA

  • Managed a team of mobile analytics testers and coordinated daily assignments with an offshore team in Vietnam
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for analytics on the DirecTV app across iOS, Android, and Kindle
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014

QA Mobile Tester / Team Point Tester

Disney Interactive Studios - Glendale, CA

  • Utilized Charles Proxy and Jira/Devtrack to report abnormalities and ensure proper utility function
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012

QA Tester

Treyarch / Activision / Electronic Arts / BluFocus - Los Angeles, CA

  • Tested high-profile titles including Call of Duty: Black Ops and Crysis
  • Managed foreign language testing teams and oversaw quality for numerous Blu-Ray HD titles for Disney and Pixar

What People Say

"Adam is a hardworking disciplined individual. His discipline and self-initiative is an asset to any organization that he is a part. As a manager I could always count on Adam to complete a task with integrity."

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Mark Paul

Manager

"I worked with Adam on Scarface: The World is Yours. This was a massive and difficult project to test, but Adam did a fantastic job, effortlessly handling difficult test cases and finding several key issues that helped the game release on time. He was also a kind and helpful individual, looking out for his fellow co-workers when they were faced with a difficult task. I would unconditionally recommend Adam to any employer."

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Alex Gold

QA Colleague · Scarface: The World is Yours

Get in Touch

Available for freelance projects and collaborations. Let's build something together.

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