Kevin Salguero
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Results-driven QA Tester Engineer with 6 years of expertise in Software Quality Assurance, specializing in both manual and automated testing. Proficient in analyzing requirements, creating comprehensive test plans, and ensuring the quality of Client-Server, Multi-tier, Web, and GUI applications. Skilled in agile methodologies, including Scrum, with hands-on experience in defect tracking and test documentation using JIRA. Adept at database testing with complex SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures, API testing using Postman, and building frameworks with Maven, JUnit, TestNG, and Selenium. Known for analytical problem-solving and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality software solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Automation Engineer
USA Today
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and documented automation strategies, including test execution plans and specifications.
- Created and executed Systems Integration Test scripts, leveraging manual and automated techniques for comprehensive testing, including Smoke, Grey Box, Functional, and Regression testing.
- Performed functional, security, and regression testing, leveraging JIRA for defect tracking, reporting, and resolution.
- Built and maintained Data-Driven and Keyword-Driven Automation Frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven; conducted testing across multiple browsers for compatibility.
- Performed back-end testing with complex SQL queries to validate data accuracy and executed API testing using SOAP UI for SOAP-based web services.
- Collaborated within an Agile Scrum team, participating in daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and project status meetings to ensure alignment on deliverables.
Manual QA Tester
Freddie Mac
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Defined test requirements in collaboration with developers and QA teams, creating detailed test cases and automation scripts using Java.
- Automated regression test cases, executed sanity checks, and enhanced frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Eclipse for efficient result generation.
- Conducted extensive database testing with complex SQL queries to validate data transformation and integrity across source tables.
- Validated and tested web services using SOAP UI to ensure integration functionality and system reliability.
- Authored essential documentation, including Requirement Traceability Matrix, Defect Analysis Reports, and comprehensive Test Strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA03.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA03-2022
Skills
- Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Maven, JIRA, SOAP UI, Postman
- Software Methodologies: Agile (SCRUM)
- Version Control & Repository Systems: GitHub
- IDEs: Eclipse
- Database Interfaces: Microsoft SQL Server, MS Access, Oracle
- MS Office Tools: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sharepoint Excel
- Languages: Java, SQL, XML, HTML
- Operating Systems: Mac iOS, Windows, Unix/Linux
- Web Browsers & Servers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge/Internet Explorer
Timeline
QA Automation Engineer
USA Today
01.2022 - Current
Manual QA Tester
Freddie Mac
08.2018 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
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