Alvin Basangan
@alvinbasangan
QA Engineer Lead specializing in cloud data engineering testing and API/UI validation.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven QA Engineer Lead with 14+ years of experience spanning dataengineering, API testing, front-end/UI-UX validation, fintech, ERP, and data migration projects. I’m ISTQB-certified and I’ve built a strong record across the software testing lifecycle for Datawarehouse, reports, telco, financial services, identity management, and HR/finance data domains.
Right now, I’m leading cloud-based data engineering test strategy on a Snowflake / Data Vault 2.0 platform (AWS), with ownership of test planning across multiple concurrent projects. I drive ETL/ELT pipeline validation, integration testing, PIImasking/access control UAT, and cross-environment quality (dev/test/prod), while mentoring junior testers and implementing automation where applicable.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer Lead
Robert Walters Group
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Led end-to-end data engineering testing on a Snowflake/Data Vault 2.0 platform in AWS, driving ETL/ELT validation and integration testing across dev/test/prod environments. Owned test planning for multiple concurrent projects and supported PII masking/access control UAT, mentoring junior testers on HR and finance data domain requirements.
Test Engineer
Robert Walters Group
Aug 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Supported cloud-based data engineering quality assurance on a Snowflake/Data Vault 2.0 platform, contributing to ETL/ELT pipeline validation and integration testing. Helped ensure cross-environment quality (dev/test/prod) and assisted with UAT testing for PII masking/access control.
Led integration testing with external vendors for identity management systems and benchmarked performance against SLA requirements. Managed environment deployments with Ansible and maintained OpenStack/VM test infrastructure, then facilitated UAT and customer site handover documentation.
Senior QA Tester
Vertere / Kforce Global Solutions
May 2016 - May 2020 (4 years)
Owned QA for releases by defining quality metrics, tools, and process improvements for a fast-moving product team. Executed ETL, mobile, database, and report testing, automating API testing workflows and front-end regression using Selenium, while coordinating QA coverage internally and with partners.
Senior QA Tester
PLDT Global Corporation
Aug 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Led telco testing projects across Asia Pacific, covering e-commerce, SMS, MVNO, CRM, API, and voice applications. Validated UI/UX against wireframes, performed API testing for 3rd-party integrations, and supported application migration/tech-refresh testing across multiple product lines.
System Tester
Sandstone Technology Philippines
Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 (5 months)
Tested internet banking transactions (fund transfers, debit/credit) with strict financial accuracy requirements. Performed UI/UX and cross-browser testing against wireframes and managed defect tracking in JIRA.
Senior Test Engineer
CHEQ Systems Inc.
May 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 10 months)
Executed functional and data migration testing, including financial/prepaid account loading and telco promo registration. Covered voice, SMS, and internet application testing for new business launches and validated web CRM experiences.
Software Engineer
Narra Systems Corporation
Apr 2010 - May 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Developed front-end modules in ActionScript 3 and supported middleware automation for CISCO and Juniper infrastructure. Built automated data processing to improve operational workflows for network environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New Era University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science
Studied Computer Science at New Era University, as indicated in the provided education details.
New Era University
Master of Technology Management, Technology Management
2010 -
Completed 33 units of the Master of Technology Management program at New Era University starting in 2010.
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