I am a QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing automated test solutions across web, API, and database layers. I build scalable, maintainable frameworks and leverage data-driven testing to improve coverage and reliability. I excel in Agile environments, collaborating across cross-functional teams to turn requirements into effective test strategies that align with business goals and accelerate delivery through CI/CD.

Alaric Garcia

I am a QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing automated test solutions across web, API, and database layers. I build scalable, maintainable frameworks and leverage data-driven testing to improve coverage and reliability. I excel in Agile environments, collaborating across cross-functional teams to turn requirements into effective test strategies that align with business goals and accelerate delivery through CI/CD.

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I am a QA Automation Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing automated test solutions across web, API, and database layers. I build scalable, maintainable frameworks and leverage data-driven testing to improve coverage and reliability.

I excel in Agile environments, collaborating across cross-functional teams to turn requirements into effective test strategies that align with business goals and accelerate delivery through CI/CD.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at TD Bank
May 1, 2023 - Present
Lead backend testing with JDBC and validated data integrity across 500+ database transactions in MySQL Workbench. Implemented data-driven testing by centralizing data files and executing test scenarios with valid and invalid mock data. Collaborated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to ensure requirements were accurate and aligned with testing goals. Designed, implemented, and optimized automated smoke, regression, and functional test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG. Developed and maintained TestNG test suites within Jenkins-driven CI/CD pipelines, increasing early defect detection by 30% and accelerating integration workflows to improve release efficiency.
QA Engineer at Quickschools
April 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Performed API testing with Postman/REST-Assured and JDBC validations, improving test accuracy. Managed defect tracking in JIRA across multiple releases. Developed a BDD framework using Cucumber and Java OOP, achieving 80% automation of smoke and regression testing and enhancing test efficiency. Configured dependencies with Maven and customized build workflows to streamline test script execution across environments. Adapted quickly to evolving project requirements in fast-paced settings, delivering high-quality outcomes on tight deadlines with consistent reliability.

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology at New York City College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Associate in Applied Science at New York City College of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services