Hi, I’m Jenny Silva, a Senior QA Engineer and SDET based in Charlotte, NC with 15 years of experience ensuring software quality across telecom, technology, and enterprise platforms. I specialize in automated testing, building scalable QA strategies, and embedding tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery and reduce production defects. I thrive in agile environments, mentor QA teams, and partner with product and engineering to define sprint deliverables, risk-based test plans, and release validation. My automation frameworks (WebDriverIO, Playwright, Silk Test, TestCafe) and tools (Applitools, Jira, GitHub Actions) help teams ship confidently on high-visibility projects.

Jenny Silva

Hi, I’m Jenny Silva, a Senior QA Engineer and SDET based in Charlotte, NC with 15 years of experience ensuring software quality across telecom, technology, and enterprise platforms. I specialize in automated testing, building scalable QA strategies, and embedding tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery and reduce production defects. I thrive in agile environments, mentor QA teams, and partner with product and engineering to define sprint deliverables, risk-based test plans, and release validation. My automation frameworks (WebDriverIO, Playwright, Silk Test, TestCafe) and tools (Applitools, Jira, GitHub Actions) help teams ship confidently on high-visibility projects.

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Hi, I’m Jenny Silva, a Senior QA Engineer and SDET based in Charlotte, NC with 15 years of experience ensuring software quality across telecom, technology, and enterprise platforms. I specialize in automated testing, building scalable QA strategies, and embedding tests into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery and reduce production defects.

I thrive in agile environments, mentor QA teams, and partner with product and engineering to define sprint deliverables, risk-based test plans, and release validation. My automation frameworks (WebDriverIO, Playwright, Silk Test, TestCafe) and tools (Applitools, Jira, GitHub Actions) help teams ship confidently on high-visibility projects.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Red Ventures
February 1, 2019 - Present
Lead development of automated test plans and visual regression scripts using WebDriverIO and Applitools, embedding automation into CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Slack. Partner cross-functionally with Product Owners and Engineers to define sprint deliverables, resulting in defect-free production releases. Scope, execute, and validate weekly agile sprint work, ensuring continuous integration pipelines deliver high-confidence releases. Facilitate defect triage and post-release validations, enhancing defect resolution times and sprint efficiency.
QA Analyst at Red Ventures
April 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019
Designed and executed functional, regression, and backend testing strategies for enterprise-grade platforms. Automated UI + backend testing with TestCafe and SQL validation via AQT/DataGrip. Owned QA for partner-facing projects including release validation, defect reporting, and stakeholder communication.
QA Analyst at ACN Inc.
May 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Drove the QA team’s transition to Agile, quadrupling annual project throughput. Designed automation suites with Silk Test, managed test artifacts in Silk Central, and implemented risk-based test plans. Performed regression, white-box, and system integration testing while partnering with supply chain/logistics for device rollouts. Managed ServiceNow defect lifecycle and sprint planning.
UAT Tester / Operations Specialist at ACN Inc.
March 1, 2011 - May 31, 2014
Designed UAT scenarios, performed SQL-based validations, and documented provisioning workflows with Visio. Provided QA sign-off for telecom systems, ensuring smooth production launches.
Provisioning Coordinator & Support at ACN Inc.
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Directed pre-alpha/alpha test cycles, created training documentation, and supported cross-functional teams during large-scale telecom rollouts.
Provisioning & Customer Support at CMC Telecom
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Managed telecom order entry, transitioned operations to facilities-based reseller services, and delivered high-volume customer support.

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Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Agile & Scrum Fundamentals
January 1, 2015 - December 9, 2025
Silk Workbench Essentials
January 1, 2016 - December 9, 2025
SQL & Software Testing Fundamentals
January 1, 2014 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Professional Services