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Laritza Merida

Magnolia,TX

Summary

Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive software testing experience emphasizing user experience. Demonstrated expertise in identifying system weaknesses and implementing effective solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Achievements include notable enhancements in product quality, increased customer satisfaction, and minimized system errors.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Engineer

Magaya Corporation
Miami, FL
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed test plans and strategies for QA testing.
  • Maintained system documentation including test plans and test cases according to industry best practices.
  • Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce identified issues.
  • Worked closely with development teams to ensure quality assurance standards were met throughout the project life cycle.
  • Participated in daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress on projects and tasks assigned.
  • Reviewed requirements specifications for completeness and accuracy prior to beginning the QA process.
  • Conducted functional, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.
  • Performed manual tests on web applications, mobile apps, and software products.
  • Identified and documented any defects found during testing.
  • Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
  • Designed and executed test plans for product validation and reliability testing.
  • Tested functionality, performance, and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards, and high customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.

QA Analyst

SONDA Uruguay
Montevideo, Montevideo
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed and maintained test plans, cases, scripts, and data for manual and automated testing.
  • Provided feedback to development teams regarding product performance against expected results.
  • Created detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce the issue along with screenshots when necessary.
  • Assisted in developing processes that ensure a high level of accuracy in all aspects of the QA process.
  • Reviewed requirements documents and developed test plans to meet customer objectives.
  • Executed tests on various platforms including web-based applications, mobile devices, operating systems, hardware components, and software applications.
  • Maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Communicated effectively both verbally and written with internal stakeholders at all levels.
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Havana University
Havana, Cuba
07-2019

Skills

  • Test planning
  • Test case development
  • Bug tracking
  • Root cause analysis
  • Functional testing
  • Regression testing
  • Agile methodologies
  • Requirements analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication

Certification

Certified Tester Foundation Level
Number: 25-CTFL-01155-USA

Date: 2025-05-01

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Timeline

QA Engineer

Magaya Corporation
02.2024 - Current

QA Analyst

SONDA Uruguay
02.2022 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Havana University