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PhD graduate and QA Test Lead passionate about programming and science.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values innovation and teamwork, offering opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

I am a dedicated professional with a PhD in Environmental Health and extensive experience in Quality Assurance. My journey began with a passion for biology, which evolved into a commitment to programming and software testing. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my analytical skills and technical knowledge to solve complex problems.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led QA teams, developed test strategies, and ensured the quality of software products across various projects. My background in biomedical sciences and programming allows me to approach challenges with a unique perspective, ensuring that I deliver high-quality results while fostering collaboration and innovation within my teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

QA Test Lead

Current

Klx|Bankfield|2023(HNServices)

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Working as QA Test Lead for Klx|Bankfield|2023(HNServices) – QA Lead in 4 different projects. Defined and maintained the test strategy for the project (manual and automation), coordinating the QA manual and automation team. Developed and supervised test plans and test executions (functional and E2E), ensuring traceability between requirements, tests and defects in ALM Octane/Jira.

Test Strategy Manual Testing Automation Testing Test Plans Test Execution Octane Jira Agile Methodologies Reporting Test Coverage

Current

Social Media Manager

Current

G&N Confectionery

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Responsible for the development of social networks for a local/family business. Managed communication with suppliers and clients, and participated in the creative process.

Social Media Management Communication Client Relations Creative Processes Marketing

Senior QA Tester

Klx|Bankfield|2023(HNServices)

May 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Worked as QA Tester for Klx|Bankfield|2023(HNServices), focusing on functional testing, test design, execution, and reporting. Responsible for bug reports and working with various tools.

Functional Testing Testing Design Test Execution Bug Reporting Jira ALM Yest Jenkins SoapUI Postman

Professional Consultant Engineering

Capgemini Engineering

Jun 2022 - May 2023 (11 months)

Worked as an external contractor for Sonova as a Test Analyst and Quality Assurance Software Engineer, focusing on functional testing, test design, execution, and reporting. Also worked as an external contractor for Boehringer Indelheim as a Quality Assurance Software Engineer, handling functional, end-to-end, and UAT test design, execution, and reporting.

Functional Testing Bug Reporting Jira Confluence Polarion End To End Testing UAT HPC AWS Linux Nextflow Bitbucket

Junior Consultant Engineering

Capgemini Engineering

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 (9 months)

Worked as a CSV Consultant Engineer for the Novartis AmblyoSight Project, responsible for the qualification of tools in a software development toolchain. Also involved in the verification of SaMD and GxP compliance for Novartis Mosaic and AmblyoSight Projects, and validation/qualification of various tools for Altran SaMD Tools Qualification.

CSV Test Execution Script Writing Bitbucket Nexus Jenkins Selenium Pytest SaMD GxP Validation Gap Analysis Autenticacao.GOV Gitlab Xray Jira

Molecular Diagnostic Research

Instituto de Medicina Molecular (iMM)

Dec 2014 - Mar 2021 (6 years 3 months)

Conducted Molecular Diagnostic Research in Biology and Medical Fields. Involved in research at Instituto de Medicina Molecular (iMM), Department of Biomedicine, and CBMR - Centre for Biomedical Research.

Biology Medical Research Biomedical Research Data Analysis Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lisbon

Doctoral Degree, Environmental Health & Co

Grade: Approved with Distinction and Honors

Completed a Doctoral Degree in Environmental Health & Co at Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina (FMUL), University of Lisbon. Approved with Distinction and Honors, this four-year program provided in-depth knowledge and research experience in the field.

University of Algarve

Master’s degree, Biomedical Science

Grade: 18/20

Obtained a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Algarve. The program was completed with a score of 18/20, focusing on advanced topics in biomedical research.

University of Azores

Bachelor, Biology/Biotechnology

Grade: 14/20

Earned a Bachelor in Biology/Biotechnology from the University of Azores. The program was completed with a score of 14/20, providing foundational knowledge in biological sciences and biotechnology.