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Alex Cortes

@alexcortes

Process and Quality management specialist with 16 years of experience.

Colombia
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values quality and process improvement, where I can leverage my extensive QA experience and leadership skills to drive team success and enhance project outcomes.

I am a seasoned Process and Quality Management Specialist with over 16 years of experience in quality assurance, testing, customer service, and process improvement. My career has been marked by leading diverse teams in the QA discipline, utilizing Scrum and Lean methodologies to enhance project outcomes. I have a proven track record of designing and maintaining essential QA artifacts, including test plans and strategies, while executing and reporting on various testing activities.

Throughout my career, I have worked on a multitude of projects across functional, non-functional, accessibility, OTT, and UX domains. My expertise extends to using various testing tools such as Mantis, Test Link, ALM Quality Center, Jira, and Zephyr. I am certified as a Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master, and I hold certifications in ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 as an Internal Auditor. My leadership experience includes managing onboarding processes and providing guidance to new hires, ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed in the Quality Engineering studio.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

GL
Current

Senior 2 Quality Control Analyst

Globant

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led the Disney CIS Enterprise Identity Alliance Business Unit Support Squad, overseeing KPIs, metrics, processes, and artifact creation. Managed new member interviews, onboarding, team follow-up, and task assignments, while also implementing process enhancements through POCs.

HI

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Huge Inc

Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Led QA for Howard Hughes Tinbuilding Website, Google YouTube Blog, and Google Families new sites, focusing on UX, functional, accessibility, API, CMS, and backend integration testing. Managed career path and improvement opportunities for junior QA analysts.

TS

A Toda Hora S.A Test Analyst

Tecnocom S.A

Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 (3 months)

Performed testing and release for Diebold New Technology ATMs and the latest version of the ATM remote control tool. Tested and released Symantec Endpoint Protection Policies, including deployment in the Grupo AVAL ATM network.

TS

Test Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services

Mar 2013 - May 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Led functional aspects for the integration of FLEXCUBE as Citibank's Core platform, gathering information and raising documentation processes. Optimized processes and sub-processes using LEAN methodology, and created business scenario matrices and test case arrays.

GL

Senior 2 Quality Control Analyst

Globant

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led DirecTV Go Foundations OTT Devices QA, conducting UX, functional, accessibility, API, and backend integration testing across various devices. Developed QA process and test plan documentation, and created training content for Globant Academy.

AS

ATM Lab Manager

A Toda Hora S.A

Jun 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Managed and maintained the ATM Lab, including process mapping, procedure construction, and policy improvement. Ensured maximum availability of devices during testing and designed/executed test cases for ATM remote connection platform projects.

SS

Service Desk Analyst

Schlumberger Surenco

Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 (6 months)

Provided first-level support to end-users for IT applications and operating systems, ensuring proper operation. Performed basic network and server troubleshooting, and assisted with Citrix and Cisco IP telephony issues.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

II

International Scrum Institute

Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Master and Scrum team Member Certified, Scrum

Obtained certifications as Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team Member. Gained expertise in agile methodologies and frameworks for project management and team collaboration.

EG

Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito

BS, Electronics Engineering

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering. Acquired foundational knowledge and practical skills in electronic systems and engineering principles.

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