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Marielou Vidad

@marielouvidad

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Senior Software QA Engineer specializing in enterprise web testing, defect management, and API validation.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead enterprise QA end-to-end (including API testing), strengthen SDLC quality practices, and partner with Agile teams to deliver stable releases—while mentoring QA and advancing automation.

I’m a Senior Software QA Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manual testing for enterprise web applications. I bring strong SDLC knowledge and deep expertise in Test Design, Execution, and Defect Management—always focused on stable, high-quality releases.

In my recent role, I design, build, and execute test cases for client-based projects and run functional, regression, end-to-end, and smoke testing each release. I also conduct API validation and backend integration testing using Postman, document and verify defects in Jira and Zephyr, and improve QA processes aligned with organizational goals.

I’ve partnered closely with developers and product teams across Agile/Scrum workflows—participating in sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives, reviewing requirements and risk analysis, and supporting release validation before deployments. I also guide junior QA members toward testing objectives while strengthening automation initiatives to improve the execution cycle.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software QA Engineer

Gathered Intelligence

Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)

Designed, built, and executed test cases, including functional, regression, end-to-end, and smoke testing. Performed API validation using Postman, managed defects in Jira/Zephyr, and supported Agile/Scrum QA processes.

Functional Testing Regression Testing End To End Testing Smoke Testing Postman Jira Zephyr Agile Scrum

Senior QA Engineer

RightCrowd

Jan 2015 - Jan 2023 (8 years)

Conducted smoke, regression, and functional testing for identity management applications and logged defects. Supported release validation and Agile/Scrum activities while coordinating with developers on encountered errors.

Smoke Testing Regression Testing Functional Testing Identity Management Test Management Jira Zephyr Agile Scrum

Software Quality Analyst

Safeway Philtech, Inc

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Executed smoke, regression, and functional testing and ensured test cases matched customer scenarios. Updated and maintained test cases/scripts/data and followed standardized documentation procedures.

Smoke Testing Regression Testing Functional Testing Test Case Script Maintenance Test Data Management Test Case Documentation

Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Teloworks Philippines Inc

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Executed tests, investigated results, and ensured software updates were free of bugs before deployment. Reproduced client-reported errors, recorded them in JIRA, and reviewed documentation.

Test Execution Defect Reproduction Jira Documentation Review Troubleshooting Issue Analysis

Quality Assurance Specialist

Strategic Systems & Information Professionals

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Created test cases based on project specifications and supported development tasks assigned by the Project Manager. Provided user support maintenance to clients.

Requirements Based Testing User Support

Quality Assurance Specialist

Rendition Digital Inc

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Performed QA checks including layout review and proofreading materials prior to client delivery. Analyzed client specifications and ensured multimedia QA requirements were met.

Proofreading Multimedia QA Checking Requirements Analysis

Quality Assurance Staff

SPI Technologies

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)

Prepared electronic deliverables for online journals, including XML tagging and extraction of objects and figures. Produced release documentation, supported production as a backup team leader, and communicated with project officers and managers.

Data Extraction Proofreading