Fernando L.

About Me

Fernando is a Senior QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in test engineering and optimization of QA processes, building quality into Python code, managing software QA functions, delivering testing initiatives that guarantee the availability and stability of systems, and ensuring that releases are stable, reliable, user-friendly, and secure. He has worked on a dozen big projects for US-based clients, writing testing strategies, innovating, and onboarding test frameworks and best practices. Fernando uses Python in developing new tools, implementing technology solutions, improving internal workflows, and creating sophisticated levels of coding.

AI, ML & LLM

Backend

Database

QA & Testing

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior QA Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Monitoring QA processes/activities and various project meetings for clients across multiple industries.

  • Partnering with cross-functional departments to work on process problems and challenges affecting customer satisfaction in project implementation.

  • Facilitating QA ceremonies, identifying and removing impediments to success, tracking progress, and recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement.

Oracle
Oracle
QA Engineer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Sonora, Mexico
  • Performing manual and automation activities on front-end and back-end systems for a SaaS financial platform.

  • Developing and maintaining automation test scripts for web and mobile using Selenium with Java and other tools.

  • Creating an automated PDF comparison testing tool using Apache library to compare over 2,000 PDFs across environments.

  • Working on test design and test execution for front-end, back-end, and API testing using steps and Gherkin syntax for BDD.

  • Migrating to new test frameworks using Cypress for front-end web applications.

  • Performing back-end validation of batch jobs and databases using complex SQL queries and logs.

  • Creating a performance test suite using JMeter for API response time.

BairesDev
BairesDev
QA Engineer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Performing manual and automation activities on front-end and back-end systems for a rewards program on web and mobile.

  • Creating test scripts in Python using PyTest on both REST API services and UI and executing manual test cases for new requirements on web, mobile, and back end.

  • Triaging and logging defects found during the testing process, depending on priority and severity, and running regression suite testing.

KION Group
KION Group
Senior Test Engineer
2017 - 2020 (3 years)
Monterrey, Mexico
  • Built test environments for testing, configuration, monitoring, and reporting, reviewed release plans, and defined appropriate test strategies, clarifying requirements and translating them into test plans.

  • Provided feedback, supported process transformation to Agile methods across cross-functional teams, and contributed to software architecture and database design.

  • Executed exploratory, integration, and acceptance testing, following up on defect lifecycle to acquire quality according to product requirements.

Accenture
Accenture
Senior Test Engineer
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
Monterrey, Mexico
  • Led efforts and served as the point of contact for the project in the nearshore center following a data-driven framework for automated script maintenance.

  • Created, updated, and modified KPIs for tracking progress and report preparation, monitoring and controlling tasks carried out within project timelines and schedules.

  • Planned and designed test cases and executed QA engineering tasks in UAT environment, preparing test plans and procedures from technical specifications.

Accenture
Accenture
Junior Tester
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Monterrey, Mexico
  • Identified testable requirements, prepared test strategies for functional, regression, and black-box testing, and implemented use cases and diagrams.

  • Assisted with post-production support like end-user support, troubleshooting issues on relevant production-like environments and projects.

  • Created and executed testing methods and test scripts according to different project schedules within Accenture.

Showcase

Testing Engineer - Anthem Medicare
Testing Engineer - Anthem Medicare
  • Medicare is a federal health insurance program for seniors.

  • Anthem focuses on delivering better care and improving senior health.

  • The project involved testing insurance online for senior citizens using SQL and waterfall methodologies.

Test Engineer - Digital Solutions
Test Engineer - Digital Solutions
  • Developed a system to track anomalies in a production line.

  • Utilized Vue.Js, Selenium, and JIRA for development.

  • The solution includes regression testing via Selenium and user story management via JIRA.

Test Engineer - Experience Development
Test Engineer - Experience Development
  • The FastPass+ service enables users to reserve access to Walt Disney World attractions and entertainment with character greetings.

  • A kiosk app was developed for a theme park in Florida using Selenium, Soap UI, and JIRA.

  • The project utilizes Scrum methodology for project management.

Education

Master's Degree, Business with Finance
Master's Degree, Business with Finance
Universidad Tecmilenio - Mexico
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Engineer's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Engineer's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Institute of Technology of Sonora (ITSON) - Mexico
2008 - 2012 (4 years)