Alex Cortes
@alexcortes
Process and Quality management specialist with 16 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Southwest Quality Control Analyst
Globant
Jul 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Conducted testing and release for Crew CSS, CWA, and Dotcom web applications, including functional, backend, frontend, and accessibility testing. Provided onboardings and trainings to new hires and teammates on quality and processes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Functional Quality Professional
Telefonica Movistar
Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 (4 months)
Ensured the quality and continuity of core systems supporting mobile operations, including commercial, pre/post sales, billing, mediation, and roaming applications. Designed and executed functional tests, and guaranteed database integrity using Oracle and SQL queries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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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