I’m a QA professional with 15+ years in IT, coming from a QA and product strategy background. I excel in API testing (Postman, REST), UI automation (Selenium, PyCharm), and end-to-end test design, backed by hands-on SQL validation and backend data integrity skills. I’ve led QA initiatives for fintech and payments platforms, collaborated across cross-functional product teams, and continually refined testing strategies to improve reliability and speed to release. I’m passionate about building secure, reliable fintech platforms and driving quality across complex systems by proactive defect detection, robust test coverage, and aligning testing with business goals. I enjoy partnering with product owners and engineers to deliver stable software that users can trust, while continuously enhancing processes and test automation to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.

Jakob Pastor

I’m a QA professional with 15+ years in IT, coming from a QA and product strategy background. I excel in API testing (Postman, REST), UI automation (Selenium, PyCharm), and end-to-end test design, backed by hands-on SQL validation and backend data integrity skills. I’ve led QA initiatives for fintech and payments platforms, collaborated across cross-functional product teams, and continually refined testing strategies to improve reliability and speed to release. I’m passionate about building secure, reliable fintech platforms and driving quality across complex systems by proactive defect detection, robust test coverage, and aligning testing with business goals. I enjoy partnering with product owners and engineers to deliver stable software that users can trust, while continuously enhancing processes and test automation to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.

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I’m a QA professional with 15+ years in IT, coming from a QA and product strategy background. I excel in API testing (Postman, REST), UI automation (Selenium, PyCharm), and end-to-end test design, backed by hands-on SQL validation and backend data integrity skills. I’ve led QA initiatives for fintech and payments platforms, collaborated across cross-functional product teams, and continually refined testing strategies to improve reliability and speed to release.

I’m passionate about building secure, reliable fintech platforms and driving quality across complex systems by proactive defect detection, robust test coverage, and aligning testing with business goals. I enjoy partnering with product owners and engineers to deliver stable software that users can trust, while continuously enhancing processes and test automation to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Product Owner at Stellantis Financial Services
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Led end-to-end product ownership for fintech platform initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver strategic enhancements and ensure alignment with business goals.
Product Manager / Business Analyst / Senior Testing Specialist at Ford Motor Company
October 1, 2014 - March 1, 2025
Translated business objectives into QA strategies across WBDO and GLITC programs; developed test strategies, managed QA lifecycle, and identified defects for remediation.
Unemployment Insurance / Business Analyst at Michigan UIA
July 1, 2004 - June 1, 2013
Led data analysis, process improvements, and QA checks for consumer-facing systems; ensured data integrity and operational consistency.
QA Engineer Student at Triple Ten
December 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Developed structured manual and API testing capabilities; designed comprehensive test cases across mobile and web applications; improved defect detection.
Product Owner at Global Payments, Inc.
March 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Spearheaded end-to-end delivery of features for payment technology products; defined problem statements, prioritized backlog, and aligned stakeholders.

Education

B.S. in Public Relations at Eastern Michigan University
August 1, 1996 - July 1, 2000

Qualifications

QA Engineering
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Software Product Management Specialization
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Masters Certificate in Business Analysis
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Experience Level

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