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Milena Paz

@milenapaz

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Dynamic QA Engineer with a proven track record in Agile environments.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values quality and innovation, with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

I am a dynamic QA Engineer with extensive experience in delivering high-availability cloud and mobile systems within Agile environments. My career has been marked by a proven track record of aligning QA strategies with product goals, ensuring effective project delivery, and leading quality initiatives across various industries including FinTech, Healthcare, and Retail.

Throughout my career, I have successfully partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and reliability. I take pride in mentoring junior team members, sharing my knowledge of testing methodologies, and implementing scalable automation solutions. My technical expertise includes designing and executing comprehensive test plans, developing UI automation tests with Cypress and TypeScript, and performing API testing to validate backend functionality.

As I continue to grow in my career, I am committed to driving quality assurance excellence and contributing to innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology. I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to support teams in achieving their quality objectives and delivering exceptional products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior QA/Automation Engineer

Current

Green Check Verified Inc

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Partnered with Product and Engineering teams to align testing strategies with project timelines, supporting effective sprint planning and on-time delivery. Developed and maintained UI automation tests with Cypress and TypeScript for React.js applications.

Cypress TypeScript React Jest Supertest Postman Snowflake Amazon RDS Amazon DynamoDB Cloudwatch

Senior QA/Automation Engineer

Restaurant Brands International

Nov 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Collaborated with Product and Engineering teams to align QA efforts with product roadmaps. Developed and maintained Cypress/JavaScript UI automation tests for React.js applications, enhancing coverage and reliability.

Cypress JavaScript React Datadog)AWS Mobile Testing Usability Testing

Senior QA/Automation Engineer

European Wax Center

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Led QA for Salesforce-based solutions, collaborating with Product and Engineering to define requirements, prioritize features, and support Agile delivery. Built and executed test plans and automation frameworks (Java, Maven, Selenium) for Apex-extended Salesforce applications.

Salesforce Java Maven Selenium Apex Regression Testing Integration Testing Agile

QA/Automation Engineer

Sonny's Enterprises

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 (11 months)

Developed and maintained UI automation tests with Java, Maven, and Selenium to ensure software quality. Created and executed test plans and documentation for PHP and Java applications across back-office, e-commerce, Docker-contained Linux POS systems, and Windows pay stations.

Java Maven Selenium PHP Docker Linux MySQL Test Planning

QA Engineer

CareCloud Corp

Aug 2015 - Jul 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Collaborated with Product Managers and Developers to define testing scope and align QA with release goals in Agile sprints. Created and executed test plans for cloud and mobile apps (iOS, Android, Web) built with Ruby and Flex, supporting key features like EHR, Billing, and Patient Management.

Ruby Flex iOS Android Web Testing EHR Billing Patient Management PostgreSQL Postman Charles

Client Technical Support Specialist II

Nova Point of Sale Inc.

Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year)

Established and led the company’s first QA processes, implementing scalable testing and training Product and Engineering teams on quality standards. Built BDD tests with Jasmine/Protractor for POS, retail, and back-office apps (.NET, AngularJS).

Jasmine Protractor .NET AngularJS MSSQL BDD Test Planning QA Processes

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

DeVry University, College of Engineering and Information Sciences

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

2021 -

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. This program focuses on the intersection of technology and business, preparing students for roles in IT and data management. Expected to graduate in 2025.