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Damián Barral

@daminbarral

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QA specialist with extensive experience in software quality testing.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values quality and innovation, with opportunities for growth and learning.

I am a QA specialist with over 18 years of diverse experience in software quality testing across various applications and systems, including banking, mobile, and accounting. My expertise lies in conducting thorough testing, designing test cases, and ensuring software quality through meticulous bug tracking and reporting. I have a proven track record of utilizing tools such as Xray, Postman, and Jira to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Throughout my career, I have been responsible for the administration of non-production environments and application deployment, which has equipped me with a solid understanding of technologies like Redhat Enterprise Linux, Weblogic, and Docker. I am passionate about continuous learning and applying new techniques to improve software quality, making me a valuable asset to any team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

QA/Tester SR

Bank S.A.

Dec 2024 - May 2025 (5 months)

Tested digital signature and biometrics systems, ensuring high quality and security standards. Designed and executed comprehensive test cases, meticulously reporting and tracking bugs to resolution.

Digital Signatures Testing Design Test Execution Bug Reporting

QA/Tester SR

CFOTech

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 (9 months)

Conducted Salesforce testing for the client Telecom, ensuring system functionality and data integrity. Built and executed test cases using X-Ray, and reported and followed bugs in Jira.

Salesforce Testing Jira Test Execution Bug Reporting Functional Testing

QA/QC SR

Correo Argentino

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)

Performed testing of internal web applications, building test scenarios and executing test cases in X-Ray. Conducted API testing with Postman and managed bug reporting and follow-up.

Web Testing Postman API Testing Test scenarios Bug Reporting Functional Testing

Senior Software QA Engineer

Techie Talent

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Served as a Senior Software QA Engineer, contributing to various software quality assurance initiatives. Focused on ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products through rigorous testing.

Software QA Quality Assurance Software Testing Test Planning Agile Methodologies

Senior QA Specialist

VORTEX-IT

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed testing for international order applications for Arcor S.A., including building test scenarios and bug tracking. Performed API tests with Postman for Omni (Costa Rica) and provided progress reports.

Manual Testing IOS Testing Regression Testing Postman Agile Methodologies Test Planning Jira

Senior QA and QA Lead

Mastersoft

Dec 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Led testing for the company's accounting systems, assembling test cases with Testlink and tracking bugs. Managed deployments in test and pre-production environments, and conducted regression tests.

QA Engineering Manual Testing Regression Testing Test Planning ERP Software Postman TestLink

Senior Testing Engineer

Efectivo Sí

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 (5 months)

Conducted banking web testing for ICBS, including API and WebServices tests using Postman and SoapUI. Registered test cases in QTest and managed bug reporting and monitoring via Jira.

API Testing Postman SoapUI qTest Jira Bug Reporting

Middleware Administrator

Cablevisión - Fibertel

Jun 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Administered middleware, gaining knowledge in Redhat Enterprise Linux 7/Ubuntu/Solaris and Weblogic. Managed Web services (Apache, Tomcat) and acquired basic knowledge of Docker and AWS.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ubuntu Gitlab Apache Tomcat Docker AWS Middleware

Integrated Environments Manager

Nextel, Argentina

May 2013 - Jun 2017 (4 years 1 month)

Managed integrated environments, building and refreshing non-production environments and overseeing application deployment. Responsible for bug tracking and fixing, utilizing tools like Jboss, Weblogic, and Oracle DB.

Integrated Environments Deployment JBoss Oracle Linux HP UX Active Directory

QA of environments

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Aug 2012 - May 2013 (9 months)

Performed environment testing at NEXTEL Argentina, ensuring the stability and functionality of systems. Contributed to quality assurance processes for various IT environments.

Quality Assurance Functional Testing

QA Analist

Galicia Bank

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 (7 months)

Tested banking applications across various channels and SAP Banking, ensuring high quality standards. Utilized HP Quality Center for test case assembly, execution, traceability, and error reporting.

HP Quality Center Test Assembly Test Execution Use Case Traceability

Test Analist

Technisys

Aug 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 4 months)

Tested banking applications including Home banking, BackOffice, and Core Banking for various clients. Managed bug reporting and monitoring using Jira and Track++.

Banking Applications Home Banking Core Banking Bug Reporting Bug Monitoring Jira Track++

QA Analist

Cubika

Apr 2007 - Aug 2009 (2 years 4 months)

Worked on short-term projects, including testing the new Cartoon Network page (CN 2.0) and a system for Banco Santander de Chile. Also tested the new Red Megatone system for northern Argentina.

Software Testing Web Testing Test Systems Project Management Quality Assurance

QA Analist

Oracle

Mar 2006 - Apr 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Performed testing of Oracle applications for various customizations, including Bimbo MX/USA and Alpina Lácticos. Responsible for assembling test cases, implementing queries, and following up on incidents.

Test Assembly Software Testing

QA Analist

Cubika

Aug 2005 - Mar 2006 (7 months)

Managed UML and reviewed documentation, assembling test cases and implementing queries. Tracked incidents using Jira and Toad, and utilized CVS for documentation repository.

UML Incident Tracking Jira Toad Oracle

Junior Tester

Napse.Global

Jun 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 1 month)

Managed UML and assembled test cases for oil-related projects. Responsible for bug tracking and ensuring the quality of software deliverables.

UML Manual Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional

Técnico Superior en Sistemas Informaticos, Sistemas Informaticos

Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional. This program focuses on comprehensive knowledge in computer systems.