Nela azv
@nelaazv
Senior QA Analyst specializing in manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and enterprise apps.
Costa RicaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior QA Analyst with 9+ years ensuring quality across web, mobile, and enterprise applications. I combine manual and automation testing, API validation, performance, and security testing to deliver reliable user-centered products.
I have led QA processes and created test strategies that reduced bug recurrence and improved test coverage, while collaborating closely with Agile teams and developers to accelerate release cycles.
My hands-on technical experience includes Selenium, Cypress, Postman, REST API testing, SQL/DB validation, Linux environments, and CI/CD exposure with GitHub Actions. I am also experienced in accessibility and security testing.
I am committed to continuous improvement, analytical problem solving, and collaborative leadership within distributed Agile teams, focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for fintech, enterprise, and consumer projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Analyst
FPT Software
Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 (11 months)
Tested core banking and insurance applications through end-to-end and integration testing, designed and maintained regression suites that reduced bug recurrence by 20%, and collaborated with developers to accelerate release cycles by 15%.
MISenior QA Specialist
Microfocus
Jun 2019 - Oct 2022 (3 years 4 months)
Led functional, load, stress, security, and API testing while managing DB integrity across releases and coordinating QA teams in Agile projects to ensure release quality.
ACMaintained website content and performed UI/UX validations using CMS tools, executed API request testing, and applied SCRUM practices to ensure content quality aligned with brand standards.
ACConducted manual functional and accessibility testing for desktop and mobile applications, authored test plans, executed regression and integration tests, and collaborated with development teams to ensure release readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Self-directed learning (Selenium, Cypress, JavaScript, GitHub Actions CI/CD)
Ongoing learning, Test Automation / DevOps
Ongoing self-directed learning focused on Selenium, Cypress, JavaScript, and GitHub Actions CI/CD to enhance automation and CI/CD capabilities.
Selenium Automation (Basic)
Course, Test Automation
2021 - 2021
Completed a basic Selenium automation course in 2021 to develop foundational test automation skills.
Accessibility Testing Course
Course, Accessibility Testing
2021 - 2021
Completed a focused course on accessibility testing in 2021 to strengthen skills in accessible QA practices.
URUniversidad Latina de Costa Rica
Bachelor in Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering
Bachelor in Systems Engineering completed at Universidad Latina, awarded in October 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Costa RicaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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