Erwin Cortez Pangilinan
Hillcrest,Auckland
Summary
Dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer with over 5 years of experience in software testing and test automation. Proficient in designing and executing manual and automated tests using Java-based frameworks. Strong problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and a customer-focused approach. Effective communicator skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and adapting to fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior, ICT Software Quality Assurance
Auto & General Southeast Asia
, Singapore
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Conduct both manual and automated testing across various platforms, including web, mobile, and APIs, ensuring comprehensive coverage
- Perform a wide range of testing, including regression, performance, integration, and security testing, to identify and address issues effectively
- Develop and execute detailed test plans to verify the quality and functionality of software applications and systems
- Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to clarify user stories, define test requirements, and align with system objectives
- Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks
- Analyse test results, document defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution and high-quality deliverables
- Ensure software meets established quality standards and aligns with specifications outlined in the requirements
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within Agile development cycles to promote continuous feedback and improvement
- Monitor software quality metrics, report test coverage, and analyse defect trends to drive improvements
- Maintain a strong focus on detail and compliance, fostering a safe and high-performing work environment throughout all testing activities
Executive, ICT Software Quality Assurance
Direct Asia Management Services Pte Ltd
, Singapore
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Performed end-to-end testing for complex enterprise applications, ensuring compliance with business and functional requirements
- Streamlined defect reporting and tracking process in JIRA, reducing resolution time by 20%
- Conducted API testing with Postman, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across multiple services
- Implemented exploratory testing techniques, uncovering edge cases that automated scripts missed
- Designed and implemented a Java-Selenium, Junit, Cucumber and Junit project covering 70% of the regression cases
Education
Master of Information Technology -
Whitecliffe College
12.2024
Skills
- Test Automation
- Selenium
- TestNG
- Junit
- JIRA
- Cypress
- Zephyr
- Postman
- Maven
- API
- Manual Testing
- Functional Testing
- Integration Testing
- Regression Testing
- Smoke Tests
- Usability Tests
- Test Planning
- Test Execution
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Test Methodologies
- Defect Identification
- Defect Reporting
- Testing Type
- E2E Testing
- Mobile Testing
- System Integration Testing
- Sanity Testing
- Database Testing
- Agile
- Waterfall
- BDD
- TDD
- CI/CD Integration
- Version Control
- Git
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- User-focused Testing
- Clear Communication
- Proactive Work Approach
- Thorough Attention to Detail
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Led the implementation of an automated testing framework, reducing significant amount of regression time and improving coverage.
- Successfully identified and resolved critical system defects during QA testing, preventing potential post-deployment issues.
- Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive test strategy, resulting in a 90% reduction in production incidents and increase in business satisfaction ratings.
- Mentored junior testers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement within the QA team.
- Collaborated with development teams to introduce a shift-left testing approach, resulting in earlier defect detection and reduced rework cost.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior, ICT Software Quality Assurance
Auto & General Southeast Asia
12.2020 - 12.2024
Executive, ICT Software Quality Assurance
Direct Asia Management Services Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2020
Master of Information Technology -
Whitecliffe College
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