Yaron Leibel
QA Engineer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
QA Engineer with over 19 years of experience delivering high-quality software across SaaS, enterprise, mobile, web, and hardware platforms. Proven expertise in manual and automated testing, integration, regression, API, and functional testing, helping improve product reliability and release quality. Experienced testing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom applications in hospitality, gaming, and enterprise environments while collaborating closely with cross-functional Agile teams. Proficient with Jira, Octane, Python, Selenium, SQL, and AI-powered tools to streamline testing, investigate issues, and improve QA efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff QA Engineer
Mersive Technologies
Denver, Colorado
05.2017 - 07.2025
- Served as lead tester for the Cloud-Based SaaS Management platform, conducting thorough Front/Back End and API testing, ensuring seamless functionality and enhancing user satisfaction.
- Successfully managed multiple release cycles and organized support channels, fostering clear communication and swift resolution of issues.
- Conducted comprehensive Manual Tests on Gen2, Gen2i, Gen3 and Gen4 platform sharing pods, identifying critical bugs that enhanced overall system reliability and user satisfaction.
- Streamlined documentation and bug tracking processes with Jira, TestRail, Slack and Confluence, significantly improving project visibility.
- Actively engaged with multiple Agile teams, enhancing daily standups by proposing iterative changes that tailored them to team needs, resulting in smoother workflows and improved team collaboration; adept at facilitating retrospectives and planning meetings, and contributing to story creation.
QA Engineer
Gigya
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented automated tests using C# and Selenium, enhancing efficiency for CMS and ESP platforms.
- Conducted manual tests on Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone, enhancing app functionality and user experience.
- Spearheaded test investigations with Fiddler and Kibana, resulting in faster issue resolution and enhanced insights.
- Revamped test plan documentation and bug tracking in Target Process, boosting team efficiency.
QA Engineer
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2026 - Current
- Perform manual integration, regression, smoke, functional, and end-to-end testing across enterprise hospitality and gaming applications.
- Perform quality assurance testing for the Venetian Rewards Mobile App, validating loyalty enrollment, authentication, offers, rewards, hotel reservations, account management, and other guest-facing features across iOS and Android platforms.
- Validate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom applications supporting hotel operations, loyalty programs, CRM, POS, and mobile platforms, ensuring seamless integration between enterprise systems.
- Create and execute test cases, document defects, and participate in defect triage using OpenText ALM Octane within Agile development environments.
- Perform integration testing of the Agilysys Lodging Management System (LMS) and other integrated resort technologies to verify end-to-end functionality and data integrity.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to investigate issues, validate fixes, and support high-quality software releases.
- Utilize AI tools including Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini to improve test design, defect investigation, documentation, and overall QA efficiency.
QA Engineer
Hewlett-Packard- Indigo Division
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted Black Box testing on HP Indigo's Series 3 digital presses, enhancing product reliability by identifying and resolving critical performance issues.
- Worked with QualityCenter for planning and implementing test as well as bug tracking.
- Executed Multidisciplinary, Functional and Regression tests, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Software Test Engineer
Elbit Systems
03.2007 - 04.2013
- Conducted comprehensive White Box / Unit Testing for Lockheed Martin's JSF project, identifying critical bugs and enhancing overall system reliability using industry-standard testing frameworks.
- Utilized LDRA software for planning and implementing comprehensive testing programs in ASM and C, improving code quality.
- Spearheaded the creation of innovative C# tools for the JSF project.
- Contributed to the Light Helmet project for Aermacchi by developing and optimizing VB.NET applications, enhancing functionality and ensuring a seamless user experience for the end-users.
- Streamlined bug tracking processes with ClearQuest.
Education
Mobile Phone Applications Development -
John Bryce Training
01.2013
Associates degree - Software Engineering
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
10-2003
Skills
Project & Test Management: Jira, OpenText ALM Octane, Confluence, TestRail, Zephyr, ClearQuest, Quality Center (ALM), Bugzilla
Programming & Automation: Python, Selenium, Jenkins
API Testing: Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI
Development Tools: PyCharm, Visual Studio, GitHub
Databases & Data Tools: DBeaver, Firebase, Metabase
Enterprise & Hospitality Technologies: Agilysys Lodging Management System (LMS), CRM Systems, Aenigma, LaunchDarkly, Auth0
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AI Productivity Tools: Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini
Collaboration: Microsoft Teams, Slack
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Manual Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, End-to-End Testing, Exploratory Testing, Gray Box Testing, API Testing, Mobile Testing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QA Engineer
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
01.2026 - Current
Staff QA Engineer
Mersive Technologies
05.2017 - 07.2025
QA Engineer
Gigya
02.2015 - 03.2017
QA Engineer
Hewlett-Packard- Indigo Division
05.2013 - 01.2015
Software Test Engineer
Elbit Systems
03.2007 - 04.2013
Mobile Phone Applications Development -
John Bryce Training
Associates degree - Software Engineering
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology