RAFAEL GALICIA
@rafaelgalicia
QA & Performance Engineering leader driving test strategy, automation, and quality enablement.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
I am a QA & Performance Engineering Manager with 13+ years leading end-to-end quality engineering functions, building scalable QA frameworks, and aligning QA practices with business outcomes. I have led remote teams, integrated performance testing into CI pipelines, and reduced flaky tests while improving coverage for critical business journeys.
My background includes designing automation frameworks (Selenium + Specflow), implementing test maturity initiatives (TPI Next), mentoring engineers, and running performance validations for high-traffic systems. I prioritize continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and enabling teams through training and quality culture advocacy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA & Performance Engineering Manager
Jenkon
May 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Lead a fully remote QA and Performance Engineering team for a global enterprise SaaS platform, defined quality strategy across product squads, and integrated k6 performance tests into CI to proactively detect bottlenecks.
Senior QA Analyst
Jenkon
Apr 2017 - May 2021 (4 years 1 month)
Developed the j6 automation framework (Selenium + SpecFlow) to enhance regression testing, initiated QA onboarding and training, and led performance validations for high-traffic .NET systems.
QA Manager
Best Day Travel Group
Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 (3 years)
Managed QA strategy for large-scale travel e-commerce platforms, implemented TPI Next to improve test maturity and throughput, and led QA training programs including ISTQB and performance testing.
QA Analyst
Best Day Travel Group
Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and executed comprehensive test strategies for the Bestday.com redesign, led Jira implementation for bug tracking, and validated cross-device/browser functionality before release.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Tecnológica de Cancún
Master's Degree in Management, Management
2023 - 2025
Master's degree in Management with highest cohort GPA and an Honor Mention for a thesis on IT Governance and Information Security.
Universidad del Caribe
Bachelor of Science, Telematics Engineering
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Science in Telematics Engineering focusing on telecommunications and information technologies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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