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Gabriela M.
QA Engineer

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Ruby
Sql
Github
Mysql
Amazon Aws
Jira

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Quality Assurance professional with three years of experience in software quality specializing in test automation. Proficient in multiple programming languages, including Ruby, Python, and JavaScript, and skilled in utilizing testing frameworks such as Cucumber, Selenium, HTTParty, Cypress, and Robot. Experienced in conducting end-to-end, acceptance, integration, and smoke tests, with additional experience in non-functional testing using Jmeter. Holds a comprehensive understanding of the agile development cycle with practical knowledge of Scrum and Kanban methodologies. Holds a degree in Systems Analysis and Development and is currently pursuing an MBA in Software Engineering. Intermediate English proficiency (B2) and strong communication skills. Actively seeking CTFL certification.

  • Automation Engineer | Test Analyst
    8/1/2022 - Present

    Developed and executed manual and automated tests for both front-end and API functionalities, specifically targeting chatbots such as AI chatbot EVA and Twilio chatbot. Analyzed system requirements and formulated test prerequisites, modeling comprehensive test scenarios using Jira and Zephyr. Created and maintained automated test architectures, facilitating seamless integration and continuous testing within an Agile framework, utilizing both Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

    Enhanced technical expertise in Ruby, Selenium, Capybara, SitePrism, httparty, and BDD with Cucumber, ensuring robust test automation. Engaged in cross-team testing efforts, particularly between chatbot functionalities and Salesforce integrations, while maintaining high software quality from development to release. Utilized tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, and Git for collaborative development and version control, and leveraged Postman for API testing.

  • Junior Test Analyst
    10/1/2021 - Present

    Served as a quality focal point, proficient in manual and automated testing within the payments and banking ecosystem. Conducted thorough analysis of system requirements and testing prerequisites, modeled effective test scenarios, and refactored test code from legacy API projects. Designed and implemented an automated test architecture. Developed expertise in Ruby, Selenium, RubyMine, Capybara, httparty, BDD, and Cucumber. Utilized tools and frameworks such as JMeter, PostgreSQL, AWS, Jenkins, GitHub, Git, and Postman. Adhered to agile methodologies, including Scrum and Lean Inception, to drive project efficiency and collaboration.

  • Test Automation Technician I
    2/1/2021 - 10/1/2021

    Engineered automation architecture for legacy back-end and front-end projects, focusing on both manual and automated testing. Conducted thorough analysis of system requirements and test prerequisites while modeling test scenarios using Azure DevOps. Developed expertise in using Ruby, Selenium, VS Code, Site Prism, Capybara, httparty, BDD, Cucumber, Oracle SQL Developer, Git, and Postman. Implemented Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies, contributing to efficient team collaboration within Scrum frameworks.

  • MBA in Software Engineering at Federal University of Technology - Paraná
    2023 - 2025

  • Analysis and Development of Systems at Estácio
    2020 - 2022

  • Robot Beginner with Selenium WebDriver at QAcademy
    5/1/2021

  • Cucumber + Ruby Immersion Week at GUTS-RS
    5/1/2021

  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate SFPC at Certiprof
    3/1/2021

  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified at SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile
    8/1/2020

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