Hi, I’m Ario Tamaddoni. I’m a strategic and results-driven software engineering leader with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact solutions across mobile, web, and TV platforms. I specialize in test automation, CI/CD modernization, and cross-platform development, and I enjoy transforming quality engineering practices while guiding cross-functional teams to architect resilient test and release infrastructures. I’ve driven large-scale projects at DIRECTV and mentored testing teams to deliver measurable value in complex environments. Most recently, I led end-to-end automation and infrastructure strategy across TV, mobile, tablet, and web platforms, modernizing legacy testing frameworks and improving performance and maintainability. I’ve built scalable, cross-platform test frameworks and directed shift-left testing, CI/CD optimization, and reporting improvements. I’m passionate about reducing flaky tests, increasing test coverage, and delivering features that enhance release velocity and quality across multiple devices and platforms.

Ario Tamaddoni

Hi, I’m Ario Tamaddoni. I’m a strategic and results-driven software engineering leader with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact solutions across mobile, web, and TV platforms. I specialize in test automation, CI/CD modernization, and cross-platform development, and I enjoy transforming quality engineering practices while guiding cross-functional teams to architect resilient test and release infrastructures. I’ve driven large-scale projects at DIRECTV and mentored testing teams to deliver measurable value in complex environments. Most recently, I led end-to-end automation and infrastructure strategy across TV, mobile, tablet, and web platforms, modernizing legacy testing frameworks and improving performance and maintainability. I’ve built scalable, cross-platform test frameworks and directed shift-left testing, CI/CD optimization, and reporting improvements. I’m passionate about reducing flaky tests, increasing test coverage, and delivering features that enhance release velocity and quality across multiple devices and platforms.

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Hi, I’m Ario Tamaddoni. I’m a strategic and results-driven software engineering leader with over 10 years of experience delivering high-impact solutions across mobile, web, and TV platforms. I specialize in test automation, CI/CD modernization, and cross-platform development, and I enjoy transforming quality engineering practices while guiding cross-functional teams to architect resilient test and release infrastructures. I’ve driven large-scale projects at DIRECTV and mentored testing teams to deliver measurable value in complex environments.

Most recently, I led end-to-end automation and infrastructure strategy across TV, mobile, tablet, and web platforms, modernizing legacy testing frameworks and improving performance and maintainability. I’ve built scalable, cross-platform test frameworks and directed shift-left testing, CI/CD optimization, and reporting improvements. I’m passionate about reducing flaky tests, increasing test coverage, and delivering features that enhance release velocity and quality across multiple devices and platforms.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead at DIRECTV
November 1, 2021 - Present
Lead end-to-end automation and infrastructure strategy across TV, mobile, tablet, and web platforms, directly impacting product velocity and release quality. Transformed and modernized the legacy testing framework to support asynchronous operations in TypeScript and a monorepo structure, improving performance and maintainability. Mentored SDETs on adopting the new architecture, including async programming patterns, TypeScript best practices, and scalable module design. Architected scalable, cross-platform test frameworks (WebdriverIO v9, Appium) supporting E2E, performance, regression, and CIAM flows on all platforms. Directed cross-functional teams on shift-left testing, CI/CD optimization, TypeScript standards, test strategy, and software writing best practices. Enhanced CI/CD pipelines through advanced Jenkins test stages, test rerun automation, skip logic, enriched logs, and proxy-safe reporting. Delivered critical features such as test video recording for iOS, tvOS, Android, Tizen
Software Engineer / Consultant at DIRECTV
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Engineered user-facing features and reusable components using React.js/Node.js in high-velocity agile teams. Created technical designs, developed business-critical services, and resolved architectural issues across enterprise-grade systems. Mentored offshore teams and optimized Dev/QA processes using Nulab and Agile methodologies. Led development for: Deal Finder (React, Node, Puppeteer); Kado app (React Native, DynamoDB, AWS).
Senior Software Developer (Full-time) at My Car Auction
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Led system modeling, prototyping, and full-stack development for dealer and admin auction platforms. Developed real-time features using WebSockets, React, and Express. Delivered auction management dashboards, REST APIs, real-time maps, and notification systems. Managed release cycles, conducted code reviews, and maintained quality gates across distributed teams.
Software Development Lead / QA Manager (Contract) at Strategic EIS
October 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Led product planning, QA strategy, and sprint execution across multiple product lines. Defined acceptance criteria, implemented Agile best practices, and guided distributed teams in US and offshore. Designed and executed end-to-end tests, managed Jira-based workflows, and collaborated with executives on strategic goals. Delivered core apps for My Car Auction, Contestee, and T-Genie using React, AWS Lambda, and ElasticSearch.
Test Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Technical Tutor
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2019
Built and deployed diverse applications, including Foodie (React Native), Musical Events (React), GitHub Finder (React), Vivideo (full-stack with CI pipeline and authentication flows). Conducted QA for major platforms including Facebook, NBA.com, and LinkedIn via uTest.

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering (Hardware) at Azad University, Iran
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Full Stack Software Development at Orange County Code School
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Certificate in Business Management at Irvine Valley College
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Professional Testing Training at SoftwareTestingHelp.com
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) at ISTQB
April 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
April 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services