ZEID DIEZ

QA Engineer * Software Engineer * Project Manager

I find innovative solutions to pesky problems. I want to bridge the gap between technical and creative.

Currently I am working at TopNotchQA as QA/Software engineer. I also work on several open source projects, making youtube videos and writing articles on substack. Always finding new things to learn and experiment.

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ACTIVE PROJECTS

What I'm Building Right Now

NoteNotes

A tiny, browser-based music app for capturing the idea of music with unconventional instruments and visual aids. Big emphasis on accessibility and experimentation.

FreeLobby

An introvert's hangout, with minimal low pressure interactions and consent gating. Real-time multiplayer built on Phaser and Socket.IO.

Project Pugxcel (Working Title)

A 100% UI-based, high-fantasy space roguelike where the talent tree IS the game.

LORE

I consider myself a creative who evolved into a very technical role where my creative instincts and people-first approach turned out to be a super power.

I'm equally comfortable venturing into uncharted territory or navigating established systems with bureaucracy and rules. I enjoy finding a way to make the most impactful contributions.

ACTIVE QUESTS

Active & Prior Quests

Current Quest — QA/Software Engineer @ TopNotchQA

April 2021 – Present · Remote

Enabling clients through the transition to automated E2E testing and catching regression bugs before they get to see production. Auditing testing coverage, risk, security, and potential for AI integration across client codebases.

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Current Quest — Software Engineer

April 2010– Present

A lifelong curiosity for how things work led me to experiment and build many things across many different disciplines.

PhaserSocket.IOReact NativeAI

COMPLETED — Project Manager @ Metia

September 2018 – January 2020 · Greater Seattle Area

Ran standups with design and content teams to keep all projects on track. Routed and confirmed resource availability for incoming work. Made real-time ad-hoc adjustments to keep the ship sailing smoothly. The bridge between creative teams and business outcomes.

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