A QA Engineer with a strong background in manual testing and growing expertise in test automation. Experienced in testing web and mobile applications, creating detailed test cases, and validating APIs. Currently building automation skills using Selenium, Java, and TestNG, and seeking a junior automation role to continue developing technical expertise while contributing to software quality.

Maricel S. De Mesa Ajoya

A QA Engineer with a strong background in manual testing and growing expertise in test automation. Experienced in testing web and mobile applications, creating detailed test cases, and validating APIs. Currently building automation skills using Selenium, Java, and TestNG, and seeking a junior automation role to continue developing technical expertise while contributing to software quality.

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A QA Engineer with a strong background in manual testing and growing expertise in test automation. Experienced in testing web and mobile applications, creating detailed test cases, and validating APIs. Currently building automation skills using Selenium, Java, and TestNG, and seeking a junior automation role to continue developing technical expertise while contributing to software quality.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at Geco Philippines (client: Essilor Luxottica)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Perform manual functional testing on web and mobile platforms in QA and production environments. Conduct end-to-end automation testing using the Selenium framework. Write and review test cases and test scripts, providing feedback and recommendations for improvements to team members. Create and execute cross-browser testing using BrowserStack to ensure consistent user experience across different browsers. Report bugs in Azure DevOps (recently migrated to JIRA) and coordinate with developers for timely resolution. Conduct SQL back-end testing and ensure data integrity and system functionality. Execute API testing using Postman and run jobs using Swagger to validate endpoints and responses.
QA Engineer at Livewire Markets
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Conduct manual functional testing for both web and mobile applications in development and production environments. Develop and execute automation tests using the Cucumber framework. Create and execute UI automation tests in Ghost Inspector. Perform cross-browser testing using BrowserStack to ensure compatibility across multiple browsers. Manage updates to GitHub branches for end-to-end testing, integrated with CI/CD pipelines. Report bugs in JIRA and define acceptance criteria for new stories. Run SQL queries for event testing to verify data accuracy and integrity.
Publishing Support | Team Lead at Finder Australia
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
Managed system migration from the old system to the new system in Wordpress. Oversaw data management of the Niche Builder system. Troubleshoot and resolved issues and roadblocks encountered during migration. Added/updated JTWIG, HTML, and CSS code at the backend to address issues. Executed SQL queries for data preparation, particularly for hitlist creation. Performed Quality Assurance on the migrated pages to ensure functionality.
Freelance QA Tester at Yotme
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Mobile & web app testing (part-time freelance).
Freelance Video/Training Content Specialist at Pictomedia
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Create training videos (part-time freelance).
Freelance Web App Tester at Vote Foundation
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Web app testing (part-time freelance).
Senior QA Engineer at Accenture Philippines, Inc.
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
Conduct manual functional testing for Washington Gas and BestBuy web applications. Created and maintained test cases using HP-QC. Performed API testing using Parasoft SOAtest. Logged defects in HP-ALM tracking tool. Executed regression testing to ensure application stability after updates. Prepared and sent daily status report to relevant stakeholders. Communicated and escalated issues to lead as they arise.
Quality Assurance Analyst at FONality Philippines, Inc.
November 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012
Reviewed technical requirements and collaborated with development & project teams to ensure the product met all specified requirements. Developed test plans and created detailed test cases. Conducted smoke testing of Fonality HUD (VoIP systems). Performed manual regression and integration testing of the HUD mobile application on real devices as well as iOS and Android emulators.
Quality Assurance Associate at Medilink Network, Inc.
April 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Identified client requirements during the development process. Created test scenarios and scripts for user acceptance testing (UAT). Conducted functional manual testing to ensure application quality. Performed user acceptance testing (UAT) onsite with the client.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Jupiter Systems, Inc.
June 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010
Conducted functional manual testing to verify system functionality. Executed automated testing using Rational Robot for automation test. Created detailed test plans and test cases in Rational TestManager. Performed regression and cycle testing to validate system changes and updates. Applied data fixes using Microsoft SQL Query Analyzer. Logged and tracked defects in Rational ClearQuest.
Implementations Consultant (Consulting and Client Services Department) at Unspecified prior employer
October 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
Provided consulting services for the implementations of software systems. Configured system in line with client requirements. Developed test plans and test scripts for relevant processes. Resolved and documented all identified issues, and performed regression testing on critical problem areas before client turnover. Assisted with data conversion effort. Installed system applications and managed restore/backup of test databases in MS SQL Enterprise.
QA Engineer at Livewire Markets (Australia)
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Manual functional testing for web/mobile apps; automation with Cucumber; UI automation with Ghost Inspector; cross-browser testing; GitHub branches for end-to-end testing integrated with CI/CD; bug reporting in JIRA; SQL queries for event testing.
Freelance QA Testing at Upwork – Various Part-Time Clients
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Part-time freelance QA/testing work for clients including Yotme, Pictomedia, Vote Foundation (June 2016 – November 2017).
Senior QA Engineer at Accenture Philippines
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
Manual functional testing; created/tested cases in HP QC; API testing using Parasoft SOAtest; logged defects in HP-ALM; regression testing; daily status reports; escalate issues to leads.
Implementations Consultant at Jupiter Systems, Inc.
October 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
Provided consulting services for implementations of software systems; configured systems per client requirements; developed test plans/scripts; regression testing; assisted with data conversion; installed system applications and managed test data backups.
Senior QA Engineer at Geco Philippines
May 1, 2023 - Present
Perform manual functional testing on web and mobile platforms in QA and production environments. Conduct end-to-end automation testing using the Selenium framework. Write and review test cases and test scripts, providing feedback and recommendations for improvements to team members. Create and execute cross-browser testing using BrowserStack to ensure consistent user experience across different browsers. Report bugs in Azure DevOps (recently migrated to JIRA) and coordinate with developers for timely resolution. Conduct SQL back-end testing and ensure data integrity and system functionality. Execute API testing using Postman and run jobs using Swagger to validate endpoints and responses.
QA Engineer at Upwork
June 1, 2016 - April 1, 2023
Freelance QA engineer working with multiple clients through Upwork. Performed manual functional testing on web and mobile applications; developed automation tests using Cucumber; created and executed UI automation tests; cross-browser testing; managed updates to GitHub branches for end-to-end testing; integrated with CI/CD; reported bugs in JIRA; defined acceptance criteria; ran SQL queries for data verification.
Team Lead, Publishing Support at Finder Australia
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021
Managed system migration from the old system to the new system in Wordpress. Oversaw data management of the Niche Builder system. Troubleshoot and resolved issues encountered during migration. Added/updated JTWIG, HTML, and CSS code at the backend to address issues. Executed SQL queries for data preparation, particularly for hitlist creation. Performed Quality Assurance on migrated pages to ensure functionality.
Quality Assurance / Testing - Part-time at Various (Yotme, Pictomedia, Vote Foundation)
June 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
June 2016 – November 2017: Worked with multiple part-time clients; conducted mobile and web app testing, training video creation and testing oversight as needed.
Implementations Consultant at Implementations Consultant (Consulting and Client Services Department)
October 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
Provided consulting services for the implementations of software systems. Configured system in line with client requirements. Developed test plans and test scripts for relevant processes. Resolved and documented all identified issues, and performed regression testing on critical problem areas before client turnover. Assist with data conversion effort. Installed system applications and managed restore/backup of test databases in MS SQL Enterprise.

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