Ruben Vega
@rubenvega1
Results-driven QA Lead with expertise in software quality assurance.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven QA Lead with over 7 years of experience in software quality assurance, specializing in both manual and automated testing frameworks. My expertise lies in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions using tools like Cypress, Playwright, and Robot Framework. I have a proven track record of driving quality initiatives and delivering high-quality software products, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies.
In my current role at PwC, I spearhead QA initiatives, ensuring product quality across web applications and API platforms. I have successfully implemented end-to-end test automation suites, achieving a 35% improvement in release efficiency by optimizing test processes. My experience also includes mentoring junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement within cross-functional teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Lead
PwC
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Spearhead QA initiatives, ensuring product quality across web application and API platforms using Functionize, Cypress, and Postman. Implement end-to-end test automation suites for regression and smoke tests, develop test cases, and mentor junior QA engineers. Achieved a 35% improvement in release efficiency by optimizing test processes.
Sr QA Engineer
Cognizant
Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Ensured product quality across web and mobile applications as well as API calls using Playwright. Automated the regression suite, enhancing testing time by about 80%. Developed test cases and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align test coverage with Agile sprint goals.
QA Automation Associate
Omnitracs
May 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Automated regression suites using Robot Framework and Cypress. Developed and enhanced the current test plan for better efficiency in automation suites. Utilized Azure DevOps for test planning and defect tracking.
QA Jr.
WebCreek
Jan 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Wrote test cases, conducted bug tracking, and performed smoke tests. Automated web applications for various companies using Selenium and utilized Jira for test planning and defect tracking.
QA Intern
LG Electronics
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Assisted in quality assurance processes, writing test cases and performing basic testing tasks. Gained foundational experience in software testing and defect tracking.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tecnológico Nacional de Mexico
Bachelor's, Information Technology and Communications
2016 - 2021
Bachelor's degree focused on Information Technology and Communications, providing a solid foundation in software development, networking, and communication technologies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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