Personal details

Nicolas P. - Remote QA engineer

Nicolas P.

Based in: 🇺🇾 Uruguay
Timezone: Montevideo (UTC-3)

Summary

As a Sr. Test Automation Engineer and Technical Lead with about 10 years of experience in the IT scene, I have a deep understanding of Quality Assurance, Back-End Programming, and Continuous Testing. With my expertise in designing and implementing sophisticated testing frameworks, I am skilled in both manual and automated testing and have a keen eye for identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

Above all, I am passionate about empowering individuals to succeed and creating a culture of excellence and innovation, where Continuous Testing is integrated into every stage of the agile software development lifecycle.

I've been lucky enough to work for several enterprise-level clients in a wide diversity of domains, including entertainment, banking, finance, and e-commerce. Top quality is always expected, and keeping up with trends is a must.

Work Experience

Test Automation Engineer & Technical Lead
Globant | Jul 2016 - Present
Java
C#
SQL
API
Testing
TypeScript
Postman
Test Automation

In this experience, I've been able to broaden my skill set in the IT industry, from Back-End development to developing test automation frameworks for a diversity of tech stacks and platforms, and integration with cloud systems.

Currently, as a technical lead, I am responsible for establishing goals for the team, alongside effective planning and estimation to achieve them, while also designing high-quality functional architectural solutions

QC Analyst
Make IT Work | Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
Testing
Test Automation

As my first job in a Quality Assurance role, I had the opportunity to work with several international clients in both v-model and agile teams, which was an incredibly enriching experience. I quickly realized the importance of attention to detail and thoroughness in the QA process.

Within these 3 years, I rapidly grew and was responsible for coordinating test plans and ensuring that our teams met tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Working with clients from different parts of the world allowed me to learn about different cultures and perspectives, and how they affected software development processes.

Certifications & Awards

Agile Tester Extension
ISTQB® | Jan 2015
Professional Tester Foundation Level
ISTQB® | Jan 2014