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Noelia Grabowiecki

Noelia Grabowiecki

Blancarena

Summary

Senior Quality Control Automation Engineer with expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Agile methodologies. Proven track record in enhancing testing efficiency and leading teams to deliver high-quality documentation and automated solutions. Recognized for strong analytical skills and commitment to continuous improvement in software development. Adaptable to fast-paced environments and excels under pressure, consistently achieving high-quality results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Quality Control Automation Engineer

ATHENAWORKS
Remote
03.2020 - 08.2024
  • Executed documentation, estimation, and implementation processes for diverse projects.
  • Automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and JavaScript for Whitepages client, employing Page Object Model.
  • Developed quality control documentation for Sound Exchange, contributing to four projects across mobile and automated testing.
  • Designed backend and frontend test cases using Cypress framework to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Served as lead manual tester, creating test case designs on QMetry.
  • Applied Agile methodologies, primarily Scrum and Kanban, to improve project delivery.
  • Integrated hybrid Agile practices to optimize workflow between Scrum and Kanban teams.

Senior QC / QA Automation Engineer

Avi-on Labs
Remote
11.2018 - 03.2020

Executed manual testing for mobile and web applications, focusing on end-user and admin experiences.
Conducted Bluetooth message validations for lamp light bulbs across different framework versions.
Leveraged Postman for efficient automated API testing, ensuring comprehensive functional assessment.

Senior Advanced QC Analyst, Junior Advanced QA Manager and Semi Senior Software Automation Engineer.

GeoPagos
Onsite
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Conducted requirements analysis for twenty payment process projects involving various Bluetooth readers.
  • Developed comprehensive manual and automated test strategies to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Employed JIRA Atlassian for bug tracking and Postman for web service automation.
  • Utilized VirtualBox for compatibility tests and Confluence for thorough documentation.
  • Implemented Docker, Mink Behat, PHPUnit, and Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
  • Executed Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and Kanban, to improve CI delivery quality.
  • Designed and executed diverse test types: User Acceptance, Cross-Browsing, Regression, Integration, Functional, Compatibility, Smoke, and Sanity.
  • Leveraged technologies including PHP, Selenese, JavaScript, Angular, React, HTML5, and CSS on Ubuntu 18.04.

QA Lead - Junior Advanced QA Automation Engineer

Wobiz
Onsite
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Led QA team in managing quality assurance processes and writing user stories and epics.
  • Implemented agile processes to enhance workflow for bug tracking and task management.
  • Delivered sign-off documentation and release notes while training five quality control testers.
  • Conducted software testing for five web applications using JIRA Atlassian and Virtual Box.
  • Designed manual and automated tests utilizing Selenium IDE, WebDriver, and Python.
  • Executed various test types including requirements, user acceptance, functional, and cross-browser.
  • Applied technologies such as PHP, JavaScript, Angular, HTML5, CSS, and JQuery during testing.
  • Utilized Ubuntu 14.04 to support testing environments and enhance performance.

Senior QC Analyst

Globant
Onsite
06.2015 - 02.2018
  • Executed manual testing for three projects: Orwell ID RDS, Agency Planning Tools, and The Matrix.
  • Conducted iPad application testing for NBC Universal Studios.
  • Utilized Team Foundation Server and W3C validators for HTML5 and CSS testing.
  • Performed automated API tests using SoapUI 5.1.3 and SoapUI NG Pro Ready! API.
  • Developed quality control documents, including QC Plan, Sign Off, and Release Notes.
  • Implemented various testing types: User Acceptance, Regression, Functional, and Static Tests.
  • Employed Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to enhance team collaboration.
  • Applied ISO9001 standards and CMMI level 3 practices to ensure quality assurance.

Semi Senior QC Analyst - Trainee QA Automation Engineer

InvGate
Onsite
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Conducted software testing for web applications in development and production environments.
  • Utilized InvGate Service Desk and InvGate Assets for streamlined workflow.
  • Created and maintained manuals using XML for technical documentation.
  • Automated testing processes with Selenium IDE, RC, Sikuli, and PHPUnit.
  • Executed compatibility testing on various operating systems using Virtual Machines.
  • Managed CHANGELOG to track project changes effectively.
  • Employed Mercurial for version control and Jenkins for continuous integration.
  • Performed quality control as the sole QC resource within an Agile Scrum framework.

QC Lead - Game Testing

Metrogames
Onsite
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Conducted game testing across various social networks, including Facebook, Orkut, and Tuenti.
  • Managed teams for bug reporting and tracking using Jira.
  • Performed manual testing of games for iPhone to ensure quality.
  • Utilized debuggers across different browsers to identify issues.
  • Applied Agile methodology, specifically Scrum, to enhance project workflows.
  • Evaluated team members’ performance to foster professional development.
  • Distributed tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and project deadlines.
  • Leveraged programming knowledge to manage technical stacks effectively.

Trainee Tester - Game Testing

Gameloft
Onsite
10.2010 - 11.2010
  • Tested JAVA applications for mobile devices using various emulators.
  • Utilized internal bug tracking tool to report and monitor defects.
  • Demonstrated advanced proficiency in English for effective communication.
  • Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 standards throughout testing processes.

Education

Bachelor of Philosophy - Dropped -

University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Skills

  • Automated and API testing
  • Selenium WebDriver expertise
  • Agile methodologies
  • Test case design
  • Bluetooth validation
  • JIRA bug tracking
  • Frontend and backend testing
  • Cross-browser testing
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Effective communication skills
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Continuous integration and improvement
  • Documentation standards
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Time management strategies
  • Adaptability in software development lifecycle
  • Testing automation and scripts
  • Systems testing methodologies
  • Task prioritization techniques

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
A1
Greek
Beginner
A1

Certification

  • ISTQB Official Course - Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
  • CELPE-BRAS: Portuguese Proficiency Test

Accomplishments

  • Kudos to our outstanding Globers: The client recognizes our work as outstanding when working on the Orwell project, being the only QC for the team

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Quality Control Automation Engineer

ATHENAWORKS
03.2020 - 08.2024

Senior QC / QA Automation Engineer

Avi-on Labs
11.2018 - 03.2020

Senior Advanced QC Analyst, Junior Advanced QA Manager and Semi Senior Software Automation Engineer.

GeoPagos
11.2018 - 03.2020

QA Lead - Junior Advanced QA Automation Engineer

Wobiz
02.2016 - 11.2018

Senior QC Analyst

Globant
06.2015 - 02.2018

Semi Senior QC Analyst - Trainee QA Automation Engineer

InvGate
07.2014 - 06.2015

QC Lead - Game Testing

Metrogames
01.2012 - 06.2014

Trainee Tester - Game Testing

Gameloft
10.2010 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Philosophy - Dropped -

University of Buenos Aires
Noelia Grabowiecki