Ricardo Cardoso
@ricardocardoso
Experienced QA Engineer with a passion for software testing.
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned QA Engineer with over 16 years of experience, I have developed a strong expertise in software testing, quality assurance, and team leadership. My proficiency in manual testing, technical documentation, and bug tracking has enabled me to deliver high-quality results in various projects. With a strong background in software development and quality assurance, I am well-versed in Agile methodologies and have a proven track record of improving team workflows and processes.
Throughout my career, I have worked with various tools and frameworks, including Jira, Confluence, BrowserStack, Postman, SoapUI, Git, and Salesforce. My experience in test strategy preparation, test case management, and requirement mapping has allowed me to effectively identify and mitigate product and service risks. I am a strong communicator and team player, with a proven ability to provide structured feedback and guidance to team members.
I hold a postgraduate degree in Software Engineering and Quality Assurance, and I am committed to continuous learning and professional development. I am excited to leverage my skills and experience to drive quality and innovation in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Experience
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QA Engineer | Team Lead
The Right Balance
May 2022 - May 2024 (2 years)
Led QA efforts for a global enterprise advertising technology company, focusing on web applications, Salesforce integration, and APIs. Developed test strategies, executed tests, and maintained documentation using Jira and Confluence. Worked with CI/CD frameworks to ensure quality in Agile environments.
Coordinated a mobile development team for a technology company specializing in Trade Marketing. Focused on feature development and maintenance, provided feedback, and tracked metrics for reporting to the CTO.
QA Analyst | Team Lead
Neoway
Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Led QA efforts in a Big Data and AI solutions company. Developed and executed tests for web and mobile applications, managed documentation, and proposed improvements in Agile environments. Analyzed metrics and reported to stakeholders.
Software Development Coordinator
Neoway
Sep 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 2 months)
Oversaw development workflows, managed Scrum ceremonies, and resolved team conflicts. Focused on optimizing performance and ensuring effective communication across teams.
QA Analyst
Neoway
Aug 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Executed tests for web and mobile applications, managed documentation, and provided support to new QA team members. Focused on API testing and metrics analysis.
QA Analyst
Softplan Planejamento e Sistemas
May 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 3 months)
Conducted tests for web and desktop applications, managed test documentation, and supported new testers in adhering to testing procedures.
Software Tester
IONICS
Jun 2008 - Oct 2010 (2 years 4 months)
Executed tests for web and desktop applications, managed test documentation, and tracked bugs using StarTeam. Focused on hardware integration testing.
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