Andres Rivera
@andresrivera1
QA Engineer specializing in test automation and CI/CD, turning fast insights into reliable product releases.
What I'm looking for
I’m a QA Engineer focused on delivering results with strong analytical and communication skills, while keeping a positive environment for my teams. In my current roles, I’ve worked on front-end and back-end testing using Playwright/TypeScript and Cypress/JavaScript, plus Jest for back-end validation, with Jenkins-driven CI/CD. I also execute SQL queries, manage repositories with GitHub, and use TestMo to support test repository needs.
I’ve led QA efforts as a QA Department Leader, creating test cases and automation while ensuring developers’ work matches expected behavior. I also bring experience across API testing, security/performance testing, and tools like Selenium, ServiceNow, SoapUI, Jira, Zephyr, and Postman; and I’ve built client-facing websites as a Freelance Web Developer using Bootstrap, WordPress, and Joomla.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer
CommandLink
Apr 2026 - Present (4 months)
Perform front-end and back-end testing using Playwright/TypeScript and Jest, supporting CI/CD through Jenkins and executing SQL queries. Also uses TestMo and AI tools to write manual and automation test/debugging code.
Perform front-end testing with a Java/Selenium framework, including manual testing across internal systems. Support defect tracking and change reporting using ADO and ServiceNow, and execute backend testing with SoapUI.
Focus on back-end QA including API, performance, and security testing, while reporting defects in Jira/Zephyr. Execute HTTPClient responses via Java with Gherkin/Cucumber and Postman, and add scenarios to the CI/CD pipeline.
QA Engineer
Ampstek
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)
Lead QA efforts by creating and automating test cases and ensuring developer changes behave as expected. Perform manual, component, smoke, E2E, regression, and other testing types, and produce testing reports using Jira/Zephyr.
Serve as QA department leader responsible for creating and automating test cases, including manual, component, smoke, E2E, API, and regression testing. Built a Selenium-based automation framework using Java/Cucumber/TestNG/Maven and designed request automation with Postman, plus a suite using Katalon Studio Code.
Detect and help prevent configuration issues during implementation of SecureNow products before production rollout by analyzing logs to confirm expected events. Implemented an automation tool using Java and Selenium WebDriver within a data-driven testing framework.
Joomla CMS Consultant
Print Americas
May 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Consulted on Joomla CMS by creating front-end elements using HTML and CSS and managing GoDaddy server operations such as backups, database management, and performance report handling. Managed the CMS cPanel as part of ongoing site support.
Supported Mobiliti App Build release processes using a Jenkins pipeline and assisted with XML edits for tool prompts. Led a Costa Rica SharePoint migration including UI/UX, library structures/metadata, governance documentation, and access restrictions, and implemented an SLA using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Web Designer & Admin
Periódico Desamparados
Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Provided web design and administration support, creating the front-end structure for periodicodesamparados.com.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Academia de Tecnología UCR
Course - Java Basic Programming, Java
Completed Java Basic Programming training at Academia de Tecnología UCR.
Academia de Tecnología UCR
Course - Python Basic Programming, Python
Completed Python Basic Programming training at Academia de Tecnología UCR.
Instituto Convexa
Course - Advanced Excel, Excel
Completed Advanced Excel training at Instituto Convexa.
Fiserv University
Course - Cloud Computing Fundamentals, Cloud Computing
Completed Cloud Computing Fundamentals at Fiserv University.
Academia Avante
Course - Advanced WordPress and WooCommerce, WordPress & WooCommerce
Completed Advanced WordPress and WooCommerce training at Academia Avante.
CyberU
Course - Web Design and Development, Web Design & Development
Completed Web Design and Development training at CyberU.
ILAC
Course - Excel for Business, Excel
Completed Excel for Business training at ILAC.
Academia de Tecnología UCR
Course - CCNA 1, Networking
Completed CCNA1 training at Academia de Tecnología UCR.
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