With 25+ years of experience, I offer robust testing expertise to software engineering teams and promote a strong quality assurance culture. I bring a unique blend of advanced technical skills, test automation proficiency, and proven leadership in managing testing teams and projects. My approach emphasizes defect prevention through proactive risk management and continuous improvement. Passionate about quality, I consistently contribute to the achievement of performance and excellence goals.

Mauricio Morales Gracia

With 25+ years of experience, I offer robust testing expertise to software engineering teams and promote a strong quality assurance culture. I bring a unique blend of advanced technical skills, test automation proficiency, and proven leadership in managing testing teams and projects. My approach emphasizes defect prevention through proactive risk management and continuous improvement. Passionate about quality, I consistently contribute to the achievement of performance and excellence goals.

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With 25+ years of experience, I offer robust testing expertise to software engineering teams and promote a strong quality assurance culture.

I bring a unique blend of advanced technical skills, test automation proficiency, and proven leadership in managing testing teams and projects. My approach emphasizes defect prevention through proactive risk management and continuous improvement. Passionate about quality, I consistently contribute to the achievement of performance and excellence goals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

QA & Test Manager at Fedelia SA
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Within the framework of the digitalization of federal social benefits, responsible for planning and overseeing testing activities carried out by cantonal and professional social insurance funds.
1st Consultant Senior QA & Test - Sigmalis Switzerland Banco Santander International SA at Sigmalis Switzerland / Banco Santander International SA
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Conducted detailed analysis of automation test technologies to compare features and performance and select solutions best suited to the needs.
Product Owner & Delivery Manager at Apside Switzerland / Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023
Designed the project's automation roadmap and collaborated with CRM and PMS product owners to develop detailed end-to-end test scenarios. Led a team of six automation specialists nearshore in implementation and maintenance of 1000+ tests, improving testing efficiency and accuracy.
PMO & QA Manager at Davidson Consulting Switzerland for SkySoft
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Planned and organized the POC for the introduction of a requirements and test management tool which, after successful implementation, enhanced requirement traceability and testing efficiency.
Scrum Master & QA Manager at Inexto SA – Lausanne
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019
Defined an effective test strategy, created detailed plans, and organized testing campaigns for mobile trace and track solutions. Fully documented the quality management system and drove agile transformation with iterative testing cycles, close collaboration with developers, and continuous feedback loops.
Test Manager for Banque Pictet & Cie SA at Banque Pictet & Cie SA
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Managed system testing and UAT for HR Portal (5000 employees) and Identity Management System. Plan definition, test process implementation, and coordination of internal and external teams to ensure deliverable quality. Organized the three levels of support.
Test Coordinator at Mettler-Toledo
November 1, 2010 - July 1, 2012
Overseeing all testing activities for the global SAP implementation, coordinating teams to ensure deliverable compliance and working closely with business users for successful deployments and post-production with minimal incidents.
Test Manager & Scrum Master at IATA
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009
Implemented an IT QA process, coordinated testing activities with offshore teams (16 members), developed a comprehensive test strategy, and provided training to business teams for the internal validation (UAT).
QA Engineer at Unicible
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Developed and implemented test strategies using risk analysis techniques, creating automated and manual test cases for core banking system functionalities and driving defect resolution.
IT Consultant at Sherwood Alliance
May 1, 2001 - April 1, 2003
Managed testing activities during bank merger (ING and BBL) and implemented the electronic document management system; careful planning and effective team coordination.
CRM Application Supporter at Sunrise
January 1, 2000 - April 1, 2001
Specified technical and business requirements for the CRM solution; coordinated configuration and testing activities; delivered the solution for 400 internal users and 1 million clients.

Education

Professional Scrum Product Owner at IT Training Academy (Geneva)
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester at BCS-The Chartered Institute for IT
January 1, 2020 - December 8, 2025
Professional Scrum Master at IT Training Academy (Geneva)
January 1, 2015 - December 8, 2025
Project Management Professional at Project Management Institute
January 1, 2009 - December 8, 2025
European Diploma in Management of Information Systems at EPFL
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Electrical Engineer at Los Andes University (Bogotá - Colombia)
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Professional Scrum Product Owner
January 1, 2024 - December 8, 2025
ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester
January 1, 2020 - December 8, 2025
Professional Scrum Master
January 1, 2015 - December 8, 2025
Project Management Professional
January 1, 2009 - December 8, 2025
European Diploma in Management of Information Systems
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Electrical Engineer
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1988

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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