Silvio L.

Engineering Manager

Software Senior Engineer Lead | Team Lead
12/1/2021 - 9/1/2023

Developed technical solutions to meet business requirements, leveraging solid experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Took on leadership roles by mentoring less experienced developers, providing training, and influencing teams without direct authority. Acted as a domain specialist in multiple technical programming areas.

Collaborated across engineering teams to maintain high standards of secure software practices, integrating insights from security architects and networking architects to enhance security controls including auditing, vulnerability management, firewall, and network segmentation. Led multi-disciplinary security assessments, working closely with global product teams and technical security advisors to elevate the security posture of products.

Drove efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security engagements, preparing and presenting the state of product security to executive management. This role required a deep understanding of executive management perspectives and priorities, as well as the ability to raise awareness of product security risks and advocate for the adoption of security requirements at upper management levels.

Analyzed data from various sources to create improvement plans, demonstrating a proven knowledge of engineering operations, product lifecycle processes, tools, and metrics. Established a track record of influence across diverse functional disciplines such as Engineering, QA, Services, and Product Management while integrating security concepts familiar through the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL).

Prioritized projects and deliverables in a dynamic environment, working with delivery teams and product owners to align operational requirements like monitoring, service requests, and patching. Successfully integrated operations with an automated multi-tenant Cloud Management and Operations platform.

Senior Software Engineer
3/1/2021 - 12/1/2021

Developed expertise in transforming business requirements into technology solutions through designing, coding, testing, and debugging applications, as well as documenting procedures to seek continuous quality improvements. Gained comprehensive experience working with business applications across functional areas. Designed, coded, tested, debugged, and documented software adhering to stringent quality standards, policies, and procedures. Conducted thorough analysis of business needs to create optimal software solutions and provided evaluations and recommendations for software and hardware to meet user requirements. Successfully resolved customer issues with software solutions and responded to suggestions for enhancements and improvements.

Acquired substantial experience in updating existing .NET applications and developing minor enhancements. Demonstrated proficiency with batch processing using Control-M and batch scripts. Advanced skills in Oracle Database modeling, SQL queries, and performance tuning were developed. Adopted Agile methodologies and exhibited the ability to work both independently and as part of a globally distributed team, understanding the overarching application architecture.

Practiced Pair Programming techniques and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Gained proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming Languages, including Java and .NET, and worked with JavaScript and related frameworks such as Angular and React. Acquired experience with Domain-Driven Design and Microservices, including familiarity with Microservices architecture, REST APIs, libraries, utilities, and platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or PCF.

Software Engineer
7/1/2019 - 3/1/2021

Developed proficiency in project estimation and quality control testing. Conducted various tests and analyses to ensure software met specified standards and end-user requirements. Delivered comprehensive test plans and test cases, and executed test scripts based on application requirements documentation. Created automated scripts using .Net and C#, and developed an effective automation strategy that yielded significant results and savings. Monitored and logged software defects, retesting corrections to ensure issues were resolved. Documented the evolution of test cases and scripts for future replication. Generated reports, status updates, and analyses for upper management.

SENIOR TEST ANALYST
10/1/2017 - 7/1/2019

Executed comprehensive system testing plans for clients, drafting detailed test scenarios from technical specifications and conducting test execution utilizing JIRA for tracking. Supported the development team in defect correction and provided daily activity and status reports to ensure project quality and timely delivery. Developed proficiency in crafting SQL queries for Oracle databases, enabling efficient data manipulation and validation. Acquired substantial experience in the software quality domain and participated in numerous software development projects. Applied a thorough understanding of testing techniques and tools, strengthened programming logic skills, and leveraged agile methodologies to enhance project workflows.

Test Analyst
10/1/2016 - 10/1/2017

Mapped functional and non-functional requirements and defined testing strategies for banking control systems, electronic transaction capture, and internal systems. Planned and executed project tests involving E-Commerce and prepared test scenarios from functional specifications. Utilized HP Quality Center for test execution and monitored defect correction, providing daily activity and status reports. Maintained quality and delivery timelines, executed services via SoapUI, and queried SQL databases. Managed tasks using Redmine and validated the Getnet application for both iOS and Android hybrid platforms. Prioritized and automated test requirements and scenarios while developing and maintaining automated scripts traceable to test scenarios.

Developed expertise in electronic transaction processing systems like Payware and electronic transaction capture systems such as Base 24. Gained knowledge of the PRM fraud system, HP Quality Center for incident management, and SAP GUI. Acquired proficiency in mobile device operating systems, test scenario preparation, and execution. Maintained a strong focus on ensuring quality and adherence to delivery schedules.

Software Tester
6/1/2016 - 10/1/2016

Developed proficiency in preparing detailed test scenarios based on functional specifications, ensuring comprehensive coverage and robustness. Executed rigorous test procedures using HP Quality Center, which involved detailed documentation and defect tracking. Actively monitored and supported the development team to address and correct defects efficiently. Delivered consistent daily reports on activities and test statuses, maintaining clear communication and transparency. Emphasized quality assurance and timely delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Implemented and executed services using SoapUI, enhancing skillsets in service-driven testing methodologies. Conducted validation tests for hybrid iOS and Android applications, gaining insights into mobile app testing strategies and business rules specific to client projects. Prioritized test requirements and strategically selected scenarios for automation, which led to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts ensuring traceability. This holistic approach ensured a seamless transition from manual to automated testing processes.

Quality Assurance
4/1/2014 - 6/1/2016

Executed test planning and deployment for websites and applications, ensuring rigorous quality standards were met before delivery to clients. Structured quality processes for projects, facilitating a comprehensive approach to quality assurance. Played a pivotal role in demand distribution and management, effectively coordinating with the development team to balance workloads and priorities.

Developed and implemented detailed test documents and cases, crucial for systematic quality control. Leveraged various quality control tools to maintain high standards. Utilized desktop and mobile automation tools, alongside mobile testing platforms such as Xamarin, Appium, and Calabash, to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

Junior Tester
12/1/2012 - 4/1/2014

Analyzed, planned, and tested requirements for web applications, employing Agile methods to execute software tests and utilizing Scrum methodology for efficient project management. Developed and executed test scripts using Selenium, Java language testing framework, TestNG, and JBehave. Implemented and optimized a Test Automation Framework, ensuring comprehensive documentation for each sprint. Automated various systems and conducted queries on SQL Server databases, showcasing proficiency in test automation and data management.

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM at Unisinos
2021 - 2023

Information Systems at Unisinos
2011 - 2014

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM at University of Poitiers
2021 - 2023

Digital Expertise and Forensic Computing at IPOG
2016 - 2018