Hi, I’m Delano Nocilla. I’m a Senior QA Engineer currently leading QA workflows at Catena Media Overseas, mentoring and guiding QA engineers across multiple teams to improve test planning, execution, and defect investigation. I enjoy building structured processes, documentation, and robust test coverage that elevate quality across WordPress-based sites and web applications. I’m passionate about combining hands-on testing with clear collaboration to deliver reliable software. I bring extensive experience with manual testing, UI/UX considerations, API testing, and regression testing in Agile environments. I focus on maintaining strong Lighthouse scores and SEO stability after releases, while continuously enhancing test cases and workflows for both new and existing functionality. I thrive on practical, detail-oriented testing and clear communication with developers and product owners to keep platforms stable and release-ready.

Delano Nocilla

Hi, I’m Delano Nocilla. I’m a Senior QA Engineer currently leading QA workflows at Catena Media Overseas, mentoring and guiding QA engineers across multiple teams to improve test planning, execution, and defect investigation. I enjoy building structured processes, documentation, and robust test coverage that elevate quality across WordPress-based sites and web applications. I’m passionate about combining hands-on testing with clear collaboration to deliver reliable software. I bring extensive experience with manual testing, UI/UX considerations, API testing, and regression testing in Agile environments. I focus on maintaining strong Lighthouse scores and SEO stability after releases, while continuously enhancing test cases and workflows for both new and existing functionality. I thrive on practical, detail-oriented testing and clear communication with developers and product owners to keep platforms stable and release-ready.

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Hi, I’m Delano Nocilla. I’m a Senior QA Engineer currently leading QA workflows at Catena Media Overseas, mentoring and guiding QA engineers across multiple teams to improve test planning, execution, and defect investigation. I enjoy building structured processes, documentation, and robust test coverage that elevate quality across WordPress-based sites and web applications. I’m passionate about combining hands-on testing with clear collaboration to deliver reliable software.

I bring extensive experience with manual testing, UI/UX considerations, API testing, and regression testing in Agile environments. I focus on maintaining strong Lighthouse scores and SEO stability after releases, while continuously enhancing test cases and workflows for both new and existing functionality. I thrive on practical, detail-oriented testing and clear communication with developers and product owners to keep platforms stable and release-ready.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at Catena Media Overseas
September 1, 2025 - Present
Mentor and support junior QA engineers, guiding them through test planning, execution, and defect investigation. Establish and maintain structured QA processes across multiple teams, ensuring consistent quality standards. Conduct extensive manual testing of WordPress-based websites, focusing on functionality, UI/UX, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility. Validate web performance and SEO metrics, aiming for strong Lighthouse scores and post-release SEO stability. Perform smoke testing during each release cycle to identify issues quickly. Create and maintain documentation for new features, workflows, and testing procedures. Perform in-depth technical testing using browser developer tools, analyzing network activity, console logs, and performance profiles. Develop, manage, and continuously improve structured test cases for both new and existing WordPress/web functionality.
Manual QA Tester at RiverTech
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Create and manage structured test cases for new features and enhancements. Perform detailed manual testing across platform, middleware, and frontend layers. Execute API tests via Postman, validating requests, responses, and backend functionality. Log and track issues using Jira, working closely with developers and product owners. Participate in Agile sprint cycles, contributing to smoke, regression, and functional testing. Provide clear, concise feedback during release cycles and bug triage meetings.
Manual Regression QA Tester at RS2S
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Created detailed manual test cases, including regression and pipeline testing for platform updates. Performed manual testing across platform, middleware, and frontend layers. Logged defects and tracked progress via Jira, coordinating with development teams to ensure timely resolutions. Contributed to test planning and living documentation to support ongoing releases.
Software Specialist at SG Solutions
October 1, 2017 - September 1, 2021
Carried out basic website creation for small businesses, including landing pages and e-commerce. Managed and maintained government databases during a student placement program. Ensured data integrity and performed regular updates.

Education

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Qualifications

Level 5 Bachelor’s Diploma in Software Development
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Level 5 Bachelor’s Diploma in Software Development
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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