QA Analyst with Agile, API & Automation Focus

LUCIANA CORES FORMIGHIERI LinkedIn 55-41-996**-**** *******.*****@*****.*** Matinhos, PR

QA Analyst with strong experience in manual and functional testing, test planning, regression validation, API testing, and defect management within Agile/Scrum environments. Skilled in designing detailed test cases, creating BDD scenarios, and executing comprehensive test cycles across web and mobile applications. Hands-on experience with industry tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Cypress (JavaScript), Postman, JMeter, Katalon Studio, continuous improvement practices and quality standards. Known for analytical thinking and the ability to identify risks early in the development process. Recognized for elevating product quality through structured QA processes, precise execution, and a consistent commitment to delivering reliable, user-centered software. CORE COMPETENCIES

Manual Functional Testing Regression Testing Exploratory Testing Mobile Testing BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) Test Case Design Test Planning Test Documentation API Testing (Postman) Performance Testing (JMeter) Test Automation

(Cypress) Web & Mobile Application Testing Agile/Scrum Methodologies Defect Reporting & Tracking Azure DevOps Jira Katalon Studio Microsoft Visual Code Quality Assurance Processes Continuous Improvement WORK EXPERIENCE

QA Analyst - Bentley Systems May 2021 -Present

● Execute manual functional, regression, exploratory, and API testing to validate new features and ensure product quality across Agile/Scrum development cycles.

● Design and maintain test plans, test cases, and BDD scenarios in Azure DevOps, ensuring full coverage of business requirements and alignment with acceptance criteria.

● Develop and execute automated tests using Cypress (JavaScript) to increase regression coverage, improve release reliability, and reduce manual testing efforts.

● Log, track, and retest defects with detailed documentation and risk assessment in Azure DevOps, collaborating closely with developers and Product Owners to drive timely resolutions.

● Present QA results, quality metrics, and sprint outcomes during reviews and demos, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting data-driven decision making.

QA Analyst - Techifide Limited Feb 2021 - May 2021

● Supported the setup and organization of QA processes, creating structured test documentation (test cases, test suites, BDD scenarios) and improving team consistency using Azure DevOps and Jira.

● Executed manual functional and exploratory testing for web applications, validating behaviors, business rules, and edge cases across different browsers and environments.

● Collaborated with developers and analysts to refine requirements and define acceptance criteria, strengthening alignment between QA and development during Agile/Scrum cycles.

● Contributed to the early adoption of test automation by creating initial automated flows with Cypress (JavaScript), helping establish a scalable automation foundation for regression testing.

● Logged, tracked, and analyzed defects with detailed documentation, reproducing steps, risk assessment, and environmental details using Jira, improving debugging efficiency and communication. QA Analyst - ROIT -Consultoria e Contabilidade Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

● Created structured BDD test scenarios to document expected system behavior and support clear communication between QA, development, and product teams.

● Executed manual functional, exploratory, and mobile testing across web and app features, identifying defects and validating business rules and user flows.

● Performed performance testing using JMeter, detecting response-time issues and contributing to more stable and efficient releases.

● Developed automated test scripts with Cypress, increasing test coverage and enhancing the reliability of regression cycles within Agile workflows.

Test Analyst - Instituto das Cidades Inteligentes December 2013 - February 2020

● Executed manual functional, regression, and exploratory tests for municipal digital services, validating usability, workflows, and system behavior across web and mobile platforms.

● Designed test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria aligned with Agile principles, ensuring full coverage of business rules and integrating quality checkpoints into the development cycle.

● Conducted performance testing using JMeter, identifying stability issues, load constraints, and optimization opportunities prior to production release.

● Utilized Katalon Studio to automate key functional flows, increasing test efficiency and reducing repetitive manual effort during regression cycles.

EDUCATION

● Postgraduate Degree, Software Testing - Universidade Positivo 2020

● MBA, Human Resources Management - Universidade Positivo 2013

● Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration (Hospitality) -Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná 2001 LANGUAGES

● Portuguese - Native English - Intermediate

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