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Alice M.
QA Engineer

Node.js
Ruby
Javascript
Python
Jira
Docker Cloud
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Quality Assurance Professional with over five years of experience, committed to delivering high-quality results. Skilled in scripting languages, automation testing frameworks, defect identification, logging, and management. Possesses a solid foundation in working closely with development teams to resolve issues. Demonstrated ability in optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and effectively managing dynamic environments. Proficiency in Cypress and Appium underscores a strong problem-solving aptitude and the capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Capable of analyzing complex systems to identify potential areas for improvement. Actively seeking opportunities to leverage these skills in contributing to innovative projects within a forward-thinking organization.

  • QA Senior
    5/1/2023 - 12/1/2023

    Developed action plans to enhance team quality metrics by evaluating quality assurance processes. Conducted performance testing using K6, Locust, and Grafana. Documented quality procedures comprehensively in Confluence. Coordinated all quality assurance activities in alignment with development teams' schedules. Identified and tracked bugs effectively. Worked extensively with React for both Web and Mobile (Android and iOS) platforms. Applied Agile methodology, specifically Kanban, to manage workflows. Created a Jira dashboard to monitor and visualize development metrics. Successfully implemented TestRail in the quality assurance team for streamlined testing processes. Automated tests with Cypress and Cucumber. Crafted detailed test planning and test cases using Gherkin.

  • Mid-Level Software Quality Engineer
    5/1/2022 - 5/1/2023

    Implemented a quality culture within the company, evaluated squad processes related to quality assurance, and created action plans to improve team quality metrics. Conducted test planning, developed non-automated test scenarios, and handled bug reporting. Performed backend automated testing using Cypress (JavaScript) and mobile automated testing utilizing Appium (Ruby).

  • Junior II Software Quality Engineer
    9/1/2020 - 3/1/2022

    Implemented a quality culture within the organization and evaluated squad processes under quality assurance, creating action plans to improve team metrics. Utilized Agile methodologies, specifically Kanban and Scrum, to streamline workflows. Conducted test planning, non-automated test scenarios, bug reporting, and backend automated testing using Cypress. Worked on various products including Pix (Business App), Cash out (24-hour Withdrawal), Bills (Payment Slips), and Store (In-app Purchases).

  • Test Engineer
    2/1/2020 - 8/1/2020

    Participated in 18 international projects, providing support to level 1 clients through the Jira Service Desk. Executed non-automated tests on web platforms, including functional, regression, exploratory, and acceptance testing. Created detailed bug reports using Jira Dev, and implemented the agile methodology through Kanban.

  • Software Quality - Internship
    6/1/2019 - 1/1/2020

    Conducted extensive functional, regression, integration, exploratory, API, and acceptance testing on web and mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. Utilized Scrum for effective Agile project management. Planned and executed test cases using TestLink, and efficiently reported and tracked bugs through Jira.

  • Computer Science at Unifor
    2018 - 2022

  • Test Automation Foundations at LinkedIn
    8/1/2022

  • Git and GitHub: Basic Training at LinkedIn
    8/1/2022

  • How to Ask for Feedback at Work to Advance in Your Career at LinkedIn
    8/1/2022

  • Agile Product Management at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
    9/1/2020

  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC) at CertiProf
    7/1/2020

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