Gerardo is a software engineer with over 17 years of experience in quality assurance (QA). His ability to implement best QA practices and his proactive approach to integrating specialized tools enhance the quality of the software development lifecycle. He excels in testing, Scrum methodologies, exploratory testing, strategic planning, and project management, designing QA frameworks tailored to each project. As a mid-high level English speaker, Gerardo facilitates collaboration in international teams, bringing a global perspective and adaptability that ensure software quality excellence across diverse markets and cultural contexts.

Skills

TEST MANAGEMENT

Intermediate
  • technical skills
  • leadership
  • communication
  • problem solving

FUNCTIONAL TESTING

Master
  • retest
  • component
  • bug tracking
  • regression
  • e2e
  • integration
  • system
  • prioritization
  • pairwise

AUTOMATION TESTING

Intermediate
  • keyword driven
  • volume data
  • data driven
  • uft
  • loadrunner
  • testpartner
  • vbscript

MOBILE TESTING

Master
  • ios
  • android
  • tags
  • emulation

AGILE TESTING

Advanced
  • scrum
  • api
  • exploratory session

ALM TOOL

Advanced
  • Git
  • Jira

OTHER

  • postman
  • newman
  • tmux
  • psql

Work Experience (5)

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER III
TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS (MEXICO)
April 2025 - September 2025
MEXICO CITY, (MX) MEXICO https://commerce.toshiba.com

  • Participated in the implementation of new features for the Admin UI product, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to meet functional and business requirements
  • Prepared detailed analysis and review of new requirements, designing test cases aligned with the evaluated business workflows to ensure complete coverage and traceability
  • Participated in the integration of ELERA software within client's ecosystem, conducting functionality and stability validations across diverse testing environments
  • Participated in the execution of testing cycles within simulated mock environments, identifying and reporting system defects to ensure product quality and stability
  • Prepared and maintained local testing environments, managing build versions and code changes using GitLab, Docker, and Azure cloud integration to support continuous development and testing workflows
  • Conducted thorough analysis and review of business requirements to ensure alignment with Toshiba software product objectives and customer needs.
  • Participated in release cycles for new changes on Toshiba Software Products, ensuring optimal quality through rigorous test planning and execution.
  • Executed comprehensive testing using Toshiba Solutions and tools, contributing to sprint activities and delivering high-quality results.
  • Leveraged open-source tools such as Linux, CLI, tmux, and Ubuntu to enhance efficiency during the software testing process, while utilizing TestRail for test case management.
QC TESTER ANALYST SR
GLOBANT / LOCAL AND EXTERNAL US PROJECTS
October 2020 - September 2023
MEXICO CITY, (MX) MEXICO https://www.globant.com/es

  • Executed regression testing as part of each sprint release cycle, ensuring the stability and quality of the software.
  • Monitored the process for generating test execution reports and analyzed and reviewed user stories planned at the beginning of each sprint.
  • Documented all testware in JIRA/Xray, including the creation of various base and corner test cases for each requested requirement.
  • Generated reports and tracked the resolution of incidents found during the testing phase using JIRA/Xray.
  • Maintained test coverage for each requirement, prioritizing key scenarios and activities in alignment with project and sprint objectives.
  • Conducted tests on multiple browsers using SauceLabs.
  • Prepared and configured logging processes with Charles proxy and Fiddler for communication between mobile devices and the backend.
  • Performed API testing and component integration with the project platform.
  • Analyzed and prepared test matrices and scope to ensure project objectives were met and evaluated risks.
QA TESTER / TESTER LEAD
RIGHTSOURCE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
February 2019 - September 2020
MEXICO CITY, (MX) MEXICO https://www.rightsource.us/

  • Implemented open-source CLI tools for regression testing, generating automated execution reports for test flows.
  • Coordinated and designed test strategies for the current project and QA department, ensuring efficient and effective testing processes.
  • Provided feedback and recommendations in project leader meetings, contributing to the progress of sprint activities.
  • Managed and trained the testing team involved in daily test execution, ensuring adherence to requirements and standards.
  • Planned and led initiatives to meet project objectives and business requirements.
  • Aligned the current testing process with the development model and agile strategy objectives.
  • Conducted load and stress testing on REST services, analyzing and configuring a testing environment in JMETER for performance testing.
  • Configured JMETER to generate automatic reports for result analysis, integrating it with InfluxDB and Grafana for internal performance monitoring.
  • Conducted functional testing on internal components of the project's overall architecture.
  • Performed integration testing on each component of the Mule flow, ensuring smooth orchestration and communication between them.
  • Conducted API testing with Postman on deployed services of internal systems.
QA PROJECT MANAGER
INFOSYS
April 2018 - November 2018
MEXICO CITY, (MX) MEXICO https://www.infosys.com/mx/

  • Coordinated and managed all testing and estimation efforts for internal projects of API factory, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient solutions.
  • Participated in meetings to define the testing approaches for UAT testing, contributing to the successful implementation of testing strategies.
  • Effectively managed financial resources for projects at a high level, ensuring accurate estimations and cost-effective project execution.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and support for API projects using SoapUI, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated offshore employees in India for API automation activities, utilizing a framework and internal tool to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
  • Successfully worked on both Agile and Waterfall projects, adapting to different project management methodologies as required.
  • Analyzed functional factors such as documentation, requirements, and meetings to determine testing estimations and project calculations, presenting them in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Ensured consistency and clarity in all project-related communications, avoiding jargon and technical terms for better understanding by stakeholders.
QA SPECIALIST
SEGUNDAMANO / SCHIBSTED MEDIA GROUP
February 2015 - February 2018
MEXICO CITY, (MX) MEXICO https://www.segundamano.mx/

  • Actively participated as an Agile Tester within the Segundamano team, ensuring the quality and smooth functioning of digital products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in daily Scrum meetings to assess the level of risk and quality during software development, providing progress updates on testing activities in Development (DEV), Quality Assurance (QA), and Production environments.
  • Implemented Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices, ensuring the seamless integration and evaluation of code changes through automated testing and continuous integration.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test strategies, including automated testing techniques, to validate the functionality and performance of new code changes.
  • Conducted thorough regression testing to ensure that new components did not impact existing functionality and that integration with other systems was successful.
  • Collaborated with developers to review code changes and ensure adherence to coding standards, naming conventions, and best practices.
  • Adapted testing strategies to accommodate the unique requirements and risks associated with Front End and Backend development, as well as mobile platforms (iOS and Android) integration.
  • Successfully completed various projects, including the development of the current website (Mobile and Desktop), integration of payment methods, development of billing and SMS platforms, migration projects, and the redesign of the Segundamano site.
  • Conducted functional, system, white-box, integration, and third-party system integration testing, utilizing tools such as Selenium and Jenkins for automation and data-driven testing.
  • Performed exploratory testing, A/B testing, mobile testing, responsive testing, and cross-browser testing to ensure optimal user experience across different platforms and devices.
  • Played a key role in the Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Revenue, and Referral (AARRR) team, providing premium products and services to monetize user actions on the site.
  • Successfully released premium products with minimal quality risks, ensuring a positive user experience and revenue generation.

Education (3)

CERTIFICATION
TESTING
iSQI CMAP MOBILE TESTER
2016 - 2016
  • Testing IT - iSQI Certification course
CERTIFICATION
TESTING
ISTQB FOUNDATIONS LEVEL
2011 - 2011
  • ISTQB
BACHELOR
COMPUTER ENGINEER
UNAM MEXICO - FES ARAGON
2000 - 2005
  • CAR04 - UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Grade: 9.3

Languages

SPANISH

Native speaker

ENGLISH

Intermediate Advanced Speaker