Ryma Karouf-Levesque
@rymakarouf-levesque
Senior QA engineer and test automation lead improving reliability with Playwright, CI/CD, and strategy.
FranceWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior QA & Lead Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience building testing frameworks for complex systems. I take ownership of QA strategy, align priorities with product and delivery goals, and partner with Product and Engineering to anticipate risks and remove blockers.
At UEAT - Moneris, I automate E2E and API (GraphQL) flows using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) and design test execution workflows in GitHub Actions CI. I led a migration from JavaScript to TypeScript, created a refactoring roadmap for legacy code, and set TypeScript automation standards across teams—reducing manual testing from 1 week (5 QA) to 0.5 day (3 QA) in 6 months.
Previously, at Strapi, I designed and deployed a complete QA infrastructure, led functional testing for the admin interface, and implemented a full test automation strategy while training teams to build sustainable coverage. Earlier roles included validation and integration testing at Siemens Mobility and QA automation work at Oodrive, plus aerospace engineering experience with compliance standards like DO-160 and DO-178B.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Automated end-to-end and GraphQL API test flows with Playwright (JS/TS) and built test execution workflows in GitHub Actions CI. Led migration of multiple automation projects from JavaScript to TypeScript, reducing manual testing from 1 week (5 QA) to 0.5 day (3 QA) in 6 months.
Senior QA Engineer (Lead QA)
Strapi
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)
Designed and deployed a complete QA infrastructure, including building out the QA department and acceptance testing approach. Led functional testing of the Strapi admin interface and implemented Playwright-based automation strategy with BDD scenarios integrated into Jira/Squash.
Validation & Integration Engineer
Siemens Mobility
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 (4 months)
Authored and executed validation and integration test plans for railway operating systems, verifying compliance of deliverables and supporting system demos. Developed and deployed automation to improve test-case efficiency while collaborating with developers and system teams.
Aeronautical Engineer
Somocom
Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Built and executed avionics test scenarios for sensors, PCBs, connectors, and power supplies, updating and improving equipment performance and communication. Enhanced avionics systems by achieving compliance with DO-160 and DO-178B and developed a dedicated test bench using LabVIEW and Ultiboard.
Aeronautical Engineer Intern
Somocom
Mar 2014 - Sep 2014 (6 months)
Supported integration of a new avionics system for a two-seater military aircraft, including analyzing impacts of component changes. Redefined avionics equipment panel layouts due to obsolescence and contributed to technical specifications and planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IPSA (Polytechnical Institute of Advanced Sciences)
Master of Science
Completed a Master of Science program at IPSA in Paris, France.
IPSA (Polytechnical Institute of Advanced Sciences)
Master of Aerospace Engineering, Space systems design and control systems
Activities and societies: Included a 6-month university exchange at Ostrava Technical University.
Completed a Master of Aerospace Engineering majoring in space systems design and control systems.
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