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Larissa S.
QA Engineer

Sql
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A Quality Assurance Analyst with over four years of experience specializing in software testing, test planning, performance testing, and agile methodologies. Earned an MBA in Project Management from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi and holds a specialization in Strategic Management of Information Technology from FGV. Completed two bootcamps in Software Engineering and Software Programming at the Institute of Management and Information Technology, gaining proficiency in various programming languages and development tools. Holds certifications in Scrum Fundamentals, Scrum Foundation, and Lean Six Sigma White Belt. Dedicated to improving the quality, efficiency, and innovation of software projects by applying best practices and industry-leading tools, with a strong commitment to technology, continuous learning, and collaboration.

  • Test Specialist
    7/1/2022 - Present

    Managed quality teams for international projects, serving as a central point of contact. Conducted interviews, facilitated onboarding processes, and delivered presentations. Consolidated key performance indicators and communicated project statuses to leadership. Led project meetings, provided support to team members, and offered constructive feedback. Identified improvement opportunities and implemented automated testing tools such as Robot, Cypress, and Postman with Newman. Planned and modeled tests using Zephyr, executed tests, and applied rigorous quality practices. Enhanced technical knowledge by creating and managing a quality chapter.

  • Mid-Level QA Automation Engineer
    9/1/2021 - 7/1/2022

    Developed and executed test cases using TestRail while managing and documenting processes through Jira. Conducted analysis of requests via Postman. Provided technical support to developers and acquired deep knowledge of business rules for various implementations. Collaborated with the Product Owner on homologations, backlog creation, and conducting Scrum ceremonies. Wrote and validated product requirements, and developed reports using Google Data Studio. Implemented and led the QA Chapter, with a focus on continuous improvement and monitoring of organizational climate surveys.

  • test analyst
    3/1/2020 - 9/1/2021

    Developed and executed test cases using use case formats and Gherkin with a focus on English. Utilized Azure DevOps and Jira for test management and documentation. Gained experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Provided technical support to developers and mastered business rules. Conducted exploratory, integration, regression, and usability testing. Managed relational and non-relational databases. Analyzed requests using Postman, SoapUI, and Swagger. Supported the Product Owner in approvals and backlog management while elaborating and validating product requirements.

  • Architecture and Urbanism at Pitágoras College
    2016 - 2020

  • Strategic Management of Information Technology at Getúlio Vargas Foundation
    2022 - 2023

  • MBA in Project Management at Anhembi Morumbi University
    2021 - 2022

  • White Belt in Lean Six-Sigma at Escola EDTI
    6/1/2020

  • CTFL - Certified Tester Foundation Level at ISTQB® - International Software Testing Qualifications Board
    5/1/2020

  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate at SCRUMstudy
    1/1/2020

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