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Ariel Machado

Montevideo

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior QA Automation Engineer with over 13 years of professional experience in Functional Testing, and more than 7 years specializing in Automation Testing of Web and API applications using different programming languages and frameworks. Recognized as a collaborative team player with exceptional communication skills, consistently contributing to improved user stories and delivering superior products to customers.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Ultra.io
Paris
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases, that were later converted into automated test cases using Playwright
  • Conducted bi-weekly manual regression testing, delivering reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer
  • Improved Quality Assurance processes, contributing to increased productivity.

Senior QA Automation Engineer

FrontRunner
Manhattan
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed automation frameworks from scratch using Cypress for Web3 App and API
  • Conducted weekly regression testing on the web app for Android and iOS releases
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to refine user stories and enhance documentation
  • Successfully integrated frameworks into CI/CD pipelines, and Cypress dashboard

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Building Engines
Boston
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Created automation frameworks from scratch using Cypress and Javascript
  • Played a crucial role in training and development of new QA resources, conducting demos and training sessions
  • Integrated frameworks into CI/CD pipelines, Cypress dashboard, and Percy snapshot validation.

QA Automation Lead

Omni
San José
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Led a diverse QA Automation team, developing and implementing three automation frameworks
  • Executed performance tests utilizing JMeter, resulting in a 40% improvement in API response time and enhanced system performance.

QA Lead

FurstPerson
Rockford
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led and managed a quality team, overseeing the legacy automation framework and developing a new one
  • Created test plans and test cases, leveraging TestRail for management
  • Utilized a diverse tech stack including Java, Cypress, JavaScript, and TeamCity.

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Building Engines
Boston
01.2017 - 04.2020
  • Authored four distinct projects, developing automation frameworks and detailed test plans
  • Worked closely with Product Owners to refine requirements, accelerating project timelines.

Senior QA Engineer

Velocity Partners
Montevideo
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Contributed to two diverse projects involving functional testing and API automation
  • Participated in the interviewing process for new QA resources.

Senior QA Engineer

Go On Software
Montevideo
06.2010 - 06.2015
  • Contributed to three projects, developing test plans and training new resources
  • Served as the primary point of contact for addressing product-related inquiries

Education

In Progress - JavaScript

Udemy
01.2022

Cypress Fundamentals

Udemy
01.2022

Introduction to Blockchain Testing

Automation Testing University
01.2021

Android Programming course

BIOS Institute
01.2016

Java Programming course

BIOS Institute
01.2014

Professional Functional Testing

Universidad Católica del Uruguay
01.2011

Introduction to Software Testing

CES
01.2010

.NET/C# Programming course

BIOS Institute
01-2007

Skills

  • Proficient in conducting Functional Testing within an Agile framework
  • Proficient in Web and API Automation creating frameworks from scratch
  • Mobile testing experience using real devices and farms
  • Hands on experience with CI/CD tools
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms
  • Experience in working with containerization technologies

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Automation technologies experience

JavaScript, along with Cypress (4 years)

Python, along with RobotFramework (2 years)

TypeScript, along with Cypress and Cucumber (1 year)

Python, along with PyTest and Cucumber (1 year)

Java, along with Selenium (1 year)

C#, along with Selenium and SpecFlow (9 months)

Familiar with mobile automation using WebDriver.io(9 months)

JavaScript, along with Playwright (3 months)

Timeline

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Ultra.io
07.2023 - 12.2023

Senior QA Automation Engineer

FrontRunner
08.2022 - 05.2023

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Building Engines
09.2021 - 07.2022

QA Automation Lead

Omni
01.2021 - 09.2021

QA Lead

FurstPerson
05.2020 - 01.2021

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Building Engines
01.2017 - 04.2020

Senior QA Engineer

Velocity Partners
06.2015 - 01.2017

Senior QA Engineer

Go On Software
06.2010 - 06.2015

In Progress - JavaScript

Udemy

Cypress Fundamentals

Udemy

Introduction to Blockchain Testing

Automation Testing University

Android Programming course

BIOS Institute

Java Programming course

BIOS Institute

Professional Functional Testing

Universidad Católica del Uruguay

Introduction to Software Testing

CES

.NET/C# Programming course

BIOS Institute

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