Rafael
From Brazil
7 years of commercial experience
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Rafael – Cypress, Postman, Selenium
With more than 6 years of specialized experience in both manual and automated testing, along with 11 years in the IT industry, this Senior QA Engineer possesses a strong background in enterprise-level quality frameworks. He is highly skilled in using Cypress, Playwright, Postman, and Selenium WebDriver. Rafael has a proven track record of building comprehensive testing frameworks for web applications, mobile solutions, and AI-driven chatbots. Beyond technical expertise, he is passionate about utilizing cutting-edge testing methodologies and tools to drive quality excellence. With a focus on advanced automation architectures and AI-driven solutions, Rafael aims to lead transformative quality initiatives while maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic.
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Senior QA Engineer
A chatbot was integrated into a mobile guest app to assist users during their experience, offering answers to common questions and streamlining navigation within the app. The bot provides tailored responses, such as giving directions based on the user’s location or guiding them to specific app features. For instance, it can provide directions to resources on board or link users to screens for managing account details, like adding a new payment method. This integration required comprehensive testing, covering the chatbot's functionality, its interaction with app features on both Android and iOS platforms, and its communication with backend microservices.
- Researched and implemented the Botium framework to automate chatbot testing, significantly reducing the testing time from days to under 5 minutes for approximately 1500 interactions;
- Developed automated testing solutions at both API and GUI levels, integrating them into the development pipeline to ensure faster feedback on system changes;
- Collaborated in refinement meetings and design sessions to clarify requirements, minimizing the occurrence of bugs in the codebase;
- Enhanced the testing process by transitioning from manual testing to a programmatic approach, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Senior QA Engineer
The platform is a marketplace designed for business owners to simplify the process of obtaining commercial insurance. Users complete a questionnaire, receive tailored quotes from various insurance providers, and can finalize their purchase by paying and downloading the necessary documents.
- Redesigned the automation testing suite, achieving a 20% reduction in execution time;
- Trained junior QA engineers in exploratory testing techniques and automation best practices;
- Facilitated risk analysis sessions with Product Managers and Engineers to prioritize testing efforts effectively.
Senior QA Engineer
An institutional-grade general contractor specializing in residential construction for innovative developers required a comprehensive back-office software rebuild. The new system was designed to streamline the management of construction sites and payments. Key functionalities included managing units within developments, scheduling activities, processing payments to suppliers, and handling document management. This rebuild aimed to enhance operational efficiency and improve oversight across all aspects of the construction process.
- Led the adoption of shift-left testing and collective quality ownership, reducing post-development bugs;
- Created the company’s first automation framework, providing developers with immediate feedback on pull requests;
- Collaborated on code development, delivering features and bug fixes that streamlined team workflows;
- Designed and executed comprehensive test plans for web and mobile applications;
- Implemented features and resolved bugs, enabling senior developers to focus on more advanced tasks.
QA Engineer
This project is a K–12 digital assessment management platform designed to support data-driven decision-making in education. It provides teachers and school administrators with a dashboard to monitor students' progress and mastery of learning objectives. The platform enables the creation and administration of digital classroom assessments, offering valuable insights into individual and group performance. Additionally, it includes a dedicated space for families to track the educational progress of their K–12 students.
- Led the shift-left testing approach to enhance the team’s capacity for planning and developing new features;
- Conducted cybersecurity testing on the client's product to verify the proper implementation of solutions for XSS, CSRF, IDOR, and SQL injection prevention;
- Created and executed comprehensive test plans for manual testing of the client's product;
- Developed automated test scripts using the Ruby stack (Capybara, RSpec);
- Performed in-depth analysis of the product, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting necessary fixes;
- Managed efforts to assess and address product security vulnerabilities;
- Led the SET team in deploying and enhancing product features;