I am a Principal QA Engineer with 20 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I specialize in designing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. My experience includes testing Project Accounting processes such as Invoice Billing and Revenue Recognition, with a focus on delivering reliable, customer-centric solutions. In my role at Deltek Systems, I have led QA initiatives, mentored peers, and contributed backend validation scripts that significantly reduced manual testing time. I enjoy solving complex testing challenges and ensuring software quality throughout the lifecycle.

Catherine Perlas Tangonan

I am a Principal QA Engineer with 20 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I specialize in designing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. My experience includes testing Project Accounting processes such as Invoice Billing and Revenue Recognition, with a focus on delivering reliable, customer-centric solutions. In my role at Deltek Systems, I have led QA initiatives, mentored peers, and contributed backend validation scripts that significantly reduced manual testing time. I enjoy solving complex testing challenges and ensuring software quality throughout the lifecycle.

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I am a Principal QA Engineer with 20 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. I specialize in designing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. My experience includes testing Project Accounting processes such as Invoice Billing and Revenue Recognition, with a focus on delivering reliable, customer-centric solutions.

In my role at Deltek Systems, I have led QA initiatives, mentored peers, and contributed backend validation scripts that significantly reduced manual testing time. I enjoy solving complex testing challenges and ensuring software quality throughout the lifecycle.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal QE Engineer / QA Lead at Deltek Systems
March 1, 2013 - Present
Developed, maintained, and documented Test Plans and Test Cases for web and mobile applications with close attention to quality assurance standards. Conducted Functional, Regression, End-to-End, Backend Validation, Usability, and Mobile Testing. Maintained testing artifacts in Azure DevOps and provided task assignments, capacity planning, and resource utilization reviews. Recreated client-reported issues and prepared comprehensive defect reports including Preconditions, Steps to Reproduce, Actual vs. Expected Behavior, Severity, and Root Cause Analysis. Collaborated with Documentation on Online Help and Release Notes for Design Changes and New Features. Achievements include delivering backend validation scripts that reduced manual testing time by 70%, identifying 30 valid bugs in a single sprint for an Import application, and earning Deltek Achiever’s recognition as a point of contact for Monthly Releases and mentoring peers.
Senior QE Engineer / QA Lead at Deltek Systems
January 1, 2009 - March 1, 2013
Drive and define QA processes, metrics, and align project schedules. Analyzes business requirements and works with Business Analysts for preparing Test Cases. Develop Test Cases from Functional Specification documents. Use Azure DevOps in creating bugs and updating Remaining Work in Tasks. Involved in Functional, Regression, End to End Testing, and User Acceptance Testing. Participated in Daily Scrum meetings and Sprint Reviews. Collaborate with Helpdesk Team on client reported issues and determine if it is valid. Determine QE resources who will be working on various tasks such as Client bugs and New Features. Held classroom type trainings to new Customer Support who will be handling Costpoint Project Accounting Domain focusing on Billings and Revenue recognition. Experienced with cross-browser and compatibility testing.
QE Engineer at Deltek Systems
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Functional and Regression Testing on client reported issues and new features. Developed Test Cases for front-end testing and backend validations. Collaborated with Business Analysts and Development Team on New Features and Design Changes. Participated in review sessions to outline Test Scenarios and Acceptance Criteria.
Associate QE Engineer at Deltek Systems
June 1, 2005 - October 1, 2007
Performed Test execution and defect analysis. Performed manual functional and regression testing as per Test Cases. Documented software defects and entered details in Azure DevOps. Worked with software developers to correct end-user issues.

Education

B.S. Computer Science at Mapua Institute of Technology
June 1, 2001 - October 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

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