Automation Engineer Qa

Julia Cardenas

Senior Test Engineer and QA Automation

Mountain View, CA 94043 • 650-***-**** • **************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/juliapcardenas

Results-driven QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience testing web, mobile

(Android/iOS), and desktop applications (Windows/macOS). Specializes in mobile apps, data integrity, and API testing. A persistent self-starter with strong attention to detail and a proven ability to thrive in startups and large matrixed organizations within fast-paced Agile environments.

SKILLS & TOOLING

Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Test Automation: Selenium, Appium, Python, Pytest; Cypress, JavaScript; POM Testing: Functional, regression, smoke, compatibility, GUI Data Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL

Tools: Git, GitHub, Postman, pgAdmin, Chrome DevTools, Android Studio, adb, idb, XCUITest, Expresso, Xcode, Jira, TestRail, Charles Proxy, BrowserStack, BuildKite, GitHub Actions, Cloud Computing: AWS.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Test Automation Engineer Mar 2022 - Dec 2024 Allurion Technologies Natick, MA

● Created 150+ automated tests (Android/iOS). Reduced regression testing time by 70%.

● Developed and maintained Android/iOS automation frameworks (Appium, Python, pytest, BrowserStack). Implemented Allure for improved test results visibility.

● Maintained Cypress/JavaScript automation framework, increasing test coverage by 15%.

● Conducted testing on various BLE-connected devices, including smart scales and fitness trackers.

● Validated backend data (API testing, SQL queries), reducing data errors by 20%.

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and resolve application failures.

● Actively involved in the full product lifecycle, encompassing design, development, testing, and release process.

● Validated the accuracy and relevance of the GenAI/LLM-powered Coach Iris chatbot's responses to complex user queries within the Allurion mobile app.

● Collaborated with AI engineers to enhance the chatbot’s accuracy and effectiveness. Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer May 2021 - Feb 2022 Contract for PAX Labs Inc. San Francisco, CA

● Developed and maintained automated test cases for desktop app (Appium, Python, pytest).

● Worked with developers and managers to deliver a stable and user-friendly desktop app.

● Developed comprehensive test strategy and test cases; executed using a combination of automation frameworks and manual testing approaches. Software QA Engineer July 2020 - May 2021

Contract for Sigma Software San Francisco, CA

● Updated test cases to improve test coverage and quality control efficiency.

● Reviewed business requirements and technical design documents to provide timely feedback.

● Increased system integration testing effectiveness by 30% by managing and maintaining automated test cases with Selenium, Python, Behave, and POM.

● Worked as a Business Analyst, responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, bridging communication between stakeholders and technical teams, and ensuring that delivered solutions aligned with business objectives. QA Engineer Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

Contract for Amazon Lab126 Santa Clara, CA

● Conducted extensive voice recognition testing (Amazon Alexa, Google Home).

● Prepared data, executed automated/manual test cases, and analyzed results for validity and accuracy.

● Configured and set up test environments (flash devices, etc.). Software QA Engineer Jul 2016 - Nov 2019

Contract for EPAM Systems Inc. San Jose, CA

● Utilized multiple tools: Postman, Android Emulator, and Android Debug Bridge.

● Performed production testing to ensure software reliability and performance.

● Manually tested products across various platforms and devices, including Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, improving cross-platform compatibility by 20%. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Telecommunications Engineer Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Information Science (SibSUTIS); Novosibirsk, Russia

Continuous Learning, Engineering, and Programming Tools

● Coding Bootcamp • 42 Silicon Valley

● The Modern Python 3 Bootcamp • Udemy University

● Mobile Testing with Appium • LinkedIn Learning

● MySQL Bootcamp • Udemy University

● Cypress: Web Automation Testing from Zero to Hero • Udemy University

● AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (LCF-C)@Hiroko Nishimura • LinkedIn Learning

● How might generative AI impact various industries? • LinkedIn Learning

● Prompt Engineering: How to Talk with AIs • LinkedIn Learning

● Evaluating and Debugging Generative AI • LinkedIn Learning

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