VLValenie Lourenco
@valenielourenco
QA Test Lead specializing in automation with Python and Robot Framework.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly accomplished QA Test Lead with extensive experience in test leadership, manual and automation testing, and project management across Agile environments. I have consistently driven improvements in test coverage and efficiency, notably reducing regression time by 30% and improving coverage by up to 20% through automation with Python and Robot Framework.
I have led and mentored QA teams, managed end-to-end QA activities for releases and sprints, and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure release readiness. I hold an ISTQB Foundation Level certification and have been recognized with awards such as Emerging Star and Inspirational Award for my contributions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Test Lead
qTest
Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 (1 month)
Led and managed QA team activities, implemented test plans and defect triage in Agile sprints, and enhanced test coverage by 15% through improved test case design and reviews.
Principal SDET
AFour Technologies
May 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Engineered and deployed automation using Python and Robot Framework to decrease regression time by 30% and improved test coverage by 20% while leading QA activities and client quality presentations.
Team Lead QA
Creative Capsule
Apr 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Managed QA team and sprint QA planning, improved sprint efficiency by 15% and reduced critical defects by 10% through aligned test strategies and enhanced test case quality.
Project Manager/Senior QA
Ajency.in
May 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Led project planning and QA execution in Agile deliveries, improved project delivery times by 10% and enhanced user satisfaction by 15% through optimized wireframes and QA processes.
Test Consultant
Open Destinations
Jun 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Defined test scope and configured test environments, reducing initial testing setup time by 20% and decreasing escaped defects by 15% through improved environment and coverage practices.
TMAuthored and executed test cases in Agile teams, improving functional coverage by 10% and reducing defect resolution time by 8% through diligent testing and defect lifecycle management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SLSymbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma, Information Technology Management
Postgraduate Diploma in IT Management completed via distance learning at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning in October 2020.
Padre Conceicao College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication completed from June 2007 to September 2011.
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Location
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