Arturo Valdez
Santo Domingo,DN
Summary
Actively participated in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure high-quality product assurance. Leveraged business and application knowledge to contribute to test planning, design, execution, and management. These efforts were focused on reducing software risks and controlling potential business losses caused by software issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Unipago
Santo Domingo, DN
03.2024 - Current
- API Backend Testing in Postman.
- API Automation in Postman – JS
- UI and regression tests using Playwright.
- Conducted data validation tests using SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases.
- Validate ETL processes in the AWS environment (AWS Glue, AWS Database Migration Services).
- Ensuring accurate data presentation in Power BI graphs.
- Skills/Tools: SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Python, Azure DevOps, AWS Cloud, Data Validation, Backend Testing, Automated Testing.
Senior Software Quality Assurance IT
APAP (Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Prestamos)
Remote
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Perform integration tests on RESTful and SOAP APIs.
- Design test cases, test suite, and test plan for the T24 Banking Core.
- Conducted UAT across various departments.
- Collaborated with developers, system installers, and technical support representatives to identify errors and determine the appropriate team to consult for resolving the issue.
- Identified defects in software applications through manual testing methods, such as exploratory testing, regression testing, and UAT testing.
- Skills/Tools: UAT, Functional Testing, Temenos T24, Postman, SoapUI, Jira, SQL Server, Oracle.
Senior Software Quality Assurance IT
Smart Testing in APAP
Remote
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed test scripts based on customer requirements to validate software functionality.
- Designed comprehensive test cases, test suites, and test plans for each product increment to ensure coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
- Conducted UAT sessions with stakeholders to obtain approval for product increments.
- Actively participated in all Scrum team events.
- Collaborated closely with the Scrum team to track progress, address challenges, and ensure smooth development.
- Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software performance.
- Skills/Tools: Agile, Scrum, Functional Testing, Temenos T24, Postman, SoapUI, Jira, SQL Server, and Oracle.
Sr Software Quality Assurance
SENASA (Seguro Nacional de Salud)
Santo Domingo, DN
05.2016 - 06.2022
- Co-founded the QA department, establishing procedures, policies, and a recruitment framework.
- Mentored junior and mid-level QA professionals in quality assurance tasks.
- Led the transition to select and implement an automation framework.
- Oversaw and managed the testing process to ensure software quality.
- Implemented ALM using Azure DevOps within a Scrum framework. Defined and standardized the testing process for work items on the platform.
- Skills/Tools: SQL, Automation Testing, Selenium, TestProject, Cypress, JavaScript, Azure DevOps, Manual Testing, Functional Testing, API Testing, Data Validation, Management, Mentoring, and Leadership.
Mid Software Quality Assurance
Simetrica Consulting
Santo Domingo, DN
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Conducted functional tests on SaludCore to validate compliance with requirements.
- Built test datasets using Oracle.
- Designed test cases, test suites, and test plans to ensure full coverage.
- Actively participated in Scrum events to align testing efforts with development.
- Skills/Tools: Oracle, functional testing, Scrum, reporting, Jira, manual testing.
Juniorr Software Quality Assurance
Simetrica Consulting
Santo Domingo, DN
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Designed test cases, test suites, and test plans to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Validated core functionalities of SaludCore through functional testing.
- Actively participated in Scrum events to coordinate testing efforts with the team.
- Skills/Tools: Functional Testing, Scrum, Jira, Microsoft Office, Manual Testing.
Education
Telematics Engineer -
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra
01.2015
High School Degree - Network Support & Computer System
ITESA
01.2010
Skills
- Software Testing
Manual testing
Web and mobile functional testing
Regression testing
Integration testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Automation testing
Defect tracking
- Test Automation & Tools
Cypress
WebdriverIO
Postman
Newman
SoapUI
Mocha
Chai
JavaScript
- Test & Project Management
Jira
Azure DevOps
QA Management
- Software Development & Processes
Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
CI/CD
SDLC
- Databases & Data Testing
SQL Server
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Data Validation
ETL Testing
- Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS
- Soft Skills
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Certification
- Accredited Software Testing Fundamentals Certification, AICS – Asociación Internacional de Calidad de Software, 11/01/23
- EF SET English Certificate 60/100 – B2 UPPER INTERMEDIATE, EF Standard English Test – EF SET, 07/01/23
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified – SFC, SCRUMstudy – Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile, 03/01/21
- Scrum Product Owner Certified – SPOC, SCRUMstudy – Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile, 03/01/21 (Expired)
- Accredited Software Tester Certification – ASTC, International Software Test Institute, 07/01/21
- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Pink Elephant, 05/01/19
- Certified Tester Foundation Level – CTFL, ISTQB – International Software Testing Qualifications Board, 12/01/17
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Unipago
03.2024 - Current
Senior Software Quality Assurance IT
APAP (Asociación Popular de Ahorros y Prestamos)
08.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Software Quality Assurance IT
Smart Testing in APAP
06.2022 - 08.2023
Sr Software Quality Assurance
SENASA (Seguro Nacional de Salud)
05.2016 - 06.2022
Mid Software Quality Assurance
Simetrica Consulting
05.2015 - 05.2016
Juniorr Software Quality Assurance
Simetrica Consulting
05.2014 - 05.2015
Telematics Engineer -
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra
High School Degree - Network Support & Computer System
ITESA
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