I'm Mario Menéndez, a Senior QA Automation Architect with 15+ years of experience in full-stack development, manual and automated testing, and agile software delivery. I specialize in mobile automation (Android & iOS), API and web testing, and building scalable test frameworks for fintech and SaaS products. I thrive in remote, hybrid, and multicultural teams, mentoring international QA groups and driving quality across complex global releases. I'm proactive, resilient, and results-driven, always adopting new technologies and collaborating with open-source communities to enhance performance and efficiency.

Mario Menéndez

I'm Mario Menéndez, a Senior QA Automation Architect with 15+ years of experience in full-stack development, manual and automated testing, and agile software delivery. I specialize in mobile automation (Android & iOS), API and web testing, and building scalable test frameworks for fintech and SaaS products. I thrive in remote, hybrid, and multicultural teams, mentoring international QA groups and driving quality across complex global releases. I'm proactive, resilient, and results-driven, always adopting new technologies and collaborating with open-source communities to enhance performance and efficiency.

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I’m Mario Menéndez, a Senior QA Automation Architect with 15+ years of experience in full-stack development, manual and automated testing, and agile software delivery. I specialize in mobile automation (Android & iOS), API and web testing, and building scalable test frameworks for fintech and SaaS products. I thrive in remote, hybrid, and multicultural teams, mentoring international QA groups and driving quality across complex global releases. I’m proactive, resilient, and results-driven, always adopting new technologies and collaborating with open-source communities to enhance performance and efficiency.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior QA Automation Engineer at Small World Financial Services
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Developed automated test suites for web, Android/iOS apps, and CRM, raising bug detection by 35%. Managed QA teams of up to 4 engineers, supporting junior automation engineers. Led regression testing as Release & Deployment Manager. Conducted POC testing for React website and Android/iOS apps using Detox and TypeScript.
Freelance Developer & QA Engineer at International - Multiple Clients
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Delivered 30+ projects in web and mobile development, including automation, debugging, and server maintenance. Collaborated with international teams (DevOps, Business, QA) to integrate automation into the SDLC.
Full Stack Web Developer & Tester at GDNS, S.L.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Built and tested 30+ websites and apps for industries such as insurance, identity security, and travel. Collaborated with 3+ agencies to deliver customer-facing platforms on time and within scope. Notable projects included 4k.com (international hotel meta-search with web scraping and Ruby on Rails), Casas.es, Segur0.es, Flairy.com, US Market Web App (identity verification with OCR), VerifyBTC.com.
Founder & Editor at Tutorials Ubuntu
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2020
Founded one of the first Spanish-language portals dedicated to Linux and open-source adoption. Published 100+ technical articles on Linux administration, server configuration, and desk-top usability; released Ubuntu PHP Editor 1.0 and early workflow guides; grew the community significantly.

Education

ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL) at ISTQB
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ISTQB Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) at ISTQB
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
CS50 Web Programming with Python & JavaScript at Harvard University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
CS50 Mobile App Development with React Native at Harvard University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Cisco Systems CCNA at FOC Institute
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Técnico Superior en Administración de Sistemas Informáticos en Red (ASIR) at FOC Institute
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ISTQB Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cisco Systems CCNA
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Higher National Diploma in Networked Computer Systems Administration (ASIR)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
CS50 Web Programming with Python & JavaScript
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
CS50 Mobile App Development with React Native
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

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