James Alesi | Technical Specialist · QA · Technology

About

I’m a multi-disciplinary technical professional based in Vista, California. My work sits at the intersection of software QA and physical systems — enterprise testing at Intuit, game QA at Kalloc Studios, senior arcade hardware repair at Dave & Buster’s, and mechanical assembly and verification at Stone Brewing. I also design and manufacture functional 3D-printed products through RoguePixelVault and take on graphic design for print and digital, from client brands to courtroom visuals.

I’m strongest when those areas meet: testing software, diagnosing hardware, and building the tools or visuals that make the work clearer.

Quick Facts

LocationVista, CA
EducationMiraCosta College · 2024 – Present
FocusQA · Hardware · Design · 3D
BusinessRoguePixelVault (Etsy)
Open toFull-time & contract roles

Skills

QA and electronics first, with design and product work alongside.

QA & Testing

Functional, non-functional, UI/UX
Regression, exploratory & smoke
Bug reporting and tracking
PC, iOS & Android testing
Defect reproduction & verification

Technical

Electronics repair & troubleshooting
Electro-mechanical assembly
Soldering & diagnostics
Process optimization
PC and Mac proficiency

Design & Visual

Print & digital assets
Brand identity & layout
UI / UX design
Photo manipulation
Video production

Product & 3D

Functional part design
Print optimization & STL edits
Blender & Maya
Bambu Lab / FDM workflows
Inventory & fulfillment

Tools

JIRA Microsoft Office Photoshop Illustrator Final Cut Pro OBS Elgato Blender Maya Plasticity Bambu Studio Unity C# Soldering

Experience

3D Designer & Printer

May 2025 – Present

RoguePixelVault · Etsy

Designed and printed custom functional parts and prototypes, optimizing models for print quality.
Managed inventory, monitored printers, performed maintenance, and modified STLs to meet client needs.

Repair Technician Content Creator

May 2018 – Present

Games We Like · San Diego, CA

Specialized in electronics repair and troubleshooting of devices, creating technical documentation and content demonstrating maintenance and assembly procedures.
Handled soldering and circuitry troubleshooting for hardware and equipment, plus video on those same repair processes.

Technical Specialist

Nov 2023 – Jul 2024

Stone Brewing · San Marcos, CA

Performed mechanical assembly and troubleshooting of equipment, developing technical guides and ensuring reliable system operation through detailed verification processes.
Supported organized inventory and workflow in a hands-on production setting.

Senior Game Technician

May 2021 – Oct 2023

Dave & Buster’s · Oceanside, CA

Performed electro-mechanical repairs, soldering, and troubleshooting of complex systems, including verification of operational performance and training team members.

Business Application QA Specialist

Aug 2017 – Jan 2021

Intuit · San Diego, CA

Performed manual, functional, and regression testing of business applications, including defect reproduction, reporting, and verification documentation using JIRA to ensure software quality.

Quality Assurance Tester

Mar 2019 – May 2019

Kalloc Studios · San Diego, CA

Conducted software testing and defect reporting on applications, supporting quality standards through systematic bug tracking and documentation.

Graphic Designer

Jan 2011 – Present

North County Graphics · Vista, CA · Contract

Designed print and digital assets (banners, ads) utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Selected Work

Click a project for the full write-up and more photos.

Two 3D-printed pot halves showing internal magnets and green and blue printed rupees

3D Design Product Manufacturing

RoguePixelVault — Functional 3D Prints

Custom functional parts and prototypes: magnetic breakable pots with rupees, kunai fidgets, and custom-color shuriken. Full loop from CAD to fulfillment.

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