I'm a QA Engineer and consultant with 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across web, mobile, and API platforms. I founded OteroQA to help tech teams improve quality and ship reliable software. I specialize in building test strategies from scratch, embedding quality gates into Agile teams, and delivering clear, actionable defect reports. I'm ISTQB certified and proficient in manual and automated testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and other modern tools.

Damián Otero Álvarez

I'm a QA Engineer and consultant with 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across web, mobile, and API platforms. I founded OteroQA to help tech teams improve quality and ship reliable software. I specialize in building test strategies from scratch, embedding quality gates into Agile teams, and delivering clear, actionable defect reports. I'm ISTQB certified and proficient in manual and automated testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and other modern tools.

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I’m a QA Engineer and consultant with 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality software across web, mobile, and API platforms. I founded OteroQA to help tech teams improve quality and ship reliable software.

I specialize in building test strategies from scratch, embedding quality gates into Agile teams, and delivering clear, actionable defect reports. I’m ISTQB certified and proficient in manual and automated testing using Selenium, Cucumber, and other modern tools.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Galician
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Principal QA Consultant at OteroQA
August 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and operate an independent QA consultancy providing end-to-end software testing services to tech companies, startups, and digital agencies across Europe. Notable clients include DAZN, PokerStars, William Hill and Temu. Designed and executed testing strategies; built automated test suites using Selenium, Cucumber and Playwright; delivered functional, regression, exploratory, performance, usability and API testing; produced detailed QA documentation; managed client relationships and project scoping and engagements (hourly and fixed-price).
QA Analyst at Katatek Group
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Reviewed and clarified system requirements to ensure completeness and testability before test planning. Developed comprehensive test plans covering all system functionalities with clear scope, resources and schedules. Executed manual and automated tests to validate system behaviour, performance and reliability. Logged and prioritised defects with detailed reproduction steps, severity ratings and business impact assessments. Collaborated with development teams and stakeholders in Agile ceremonies to drive quality improvements. Maintained and evolved the test library to keep pace with system changes and testing best practices.
QA Analyst at VIEWNEXT
July 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Led end-to-end test planning and execution for multiple project tracks in an Agile environment. Performed manual and automated regression, functional and integration testing to verify software quality. Produced test summary reports and presented findings to developers and product stakeholders. Continuously improved test cases and scenarios to increase coverage and detection effectiveness.
QA Tester at VIEWNEXT
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Executed manual and automated test scripts, identified defects and documented results accurately. Participated in client-facing meetings to report test outcomes and propose quality improvements.
QA Tester Trainee at VIEWNEXT
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Supported senior testers in test execution, bug logging and documentation during internship.

Education

Higher Technician in IT Systems Administration at CIFP Marcos Valcarcel
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Technology Studies at IES Chamoso Lamas
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

ISTQB CTFL – Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
ISTQB CTAL - TA – Advanced Test Analyst (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Selenium with Python – QA Test Automation
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
JMeter – Performance Testing (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Master Course Python
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Cambridge B2 English Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Microsoft Excel: Advanced Level
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Cambridge C1 English (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026
Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert

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