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Maxi Zaldua

@maxizaldua

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QA Analyst and QA Lead with 4+ years driving manual and automation testing for high-impact releases.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a QA role where I can lead testing end-to-end, expand automation with Playwright, and strengthen defect lifecycle management in Agile teams—while collaborating cross-functionally, mentoring teammates, and delivering high-quality releases under tight deadlines.

I’m a QA Analyst with 4+ years of experience in manual/automation testing, test case design, and defect management. I’ve led QA teams for AAA video game launches at Globant, improving user experience by identifying critical bugs.

At VML Argentina, I lead end-to-end testing for two parallel projects—one where I’m the sole QA and another where I coordinate the full testing workflow as QA Lead. I use SQL queries, API validation, Jira, AI-assisted testing, Google Cloud services, Postman, and WhatsApp Business API, and I design and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) for end-to-end and regression testing.

I mentor and train new team members and support junior and mid-level teammates, strengthening usability, regression, and integration testing quality. I also collaborate across functions to improve defect lifecycle management and deliver training on SDLC, Agile, workflows, and QA methodologies, helping reduce manual workload and increase test coverage with AI-powered agents and automations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

QA Lead

Current

VML

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Served as Lead QA for two parallel projects, acting as sole QA for one and coordinating the full testing workflow for the other. Led end-to-end testing using SQL, Postman API validation, Jira, and automated regression with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), improving test coverage and reducing manual effort.

Playwright Javascript Typescript SQL Postman API Testing Jira Test Automation Regression Testing WhatsApp Business API Google Cloud

QA Engineer

Jalasoft

Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)

Conducted Postman-based API testing for healthcare AI projects, ensuring 100% integration accuracy with third-party systems. Streamlined regression testing processes to improve release readiness.

Postman API Testing Integration Testing Regression Testing

Monitoring Center Operator

Municipalidad de Rivadavia

Dec 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Monitored security cameras and coordinated with emergency teams to resolve incidents faster. Performed server and camera maintenance to reduce system downtime and maintain operational reliability.

Camera Maintenance Troubleshooting

Freelance Web Designer

Freelance

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Designed and maintained corporate websites, optimizing UX/UI to increase client engagement. Completed content updates and SEO improvements that boosted organic traffic, using HTML/CSS/JS to troubleshoot and enhance site performance.

HTML CSS JavaScript UX UI Design SEO Website Optimization

Technical Support

Frontini & Asoc.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Provided remote and on-site troubleshooting for software and hardware issues. Achieved customer satisfaction through timely resolution and clear technical support.

Remote Support On Site software issues Hardware Support Customer Support

QA Tester

Globant

Jun 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years 4 months)

Led manual testing for four AAA video game titles, identifying critical bugs prior to launch and improving gameplay stability. Performed cross-platform compatibility testing across PC and consoles to ensure consistent user experiences.

Manual Testing Game QA Regression Testing