Mariano Viloria

Bilingual QA Lead (Spanish) Experienced in managing cross-functional teams across continents, I've successfully led a team of 6 manual and 2 automation software testers located offshore in India and Argentina. My expertise lies in identifying and reproducing complex issues with precision, ensuring seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle. I excel in managing concurrent high-priority requests from both internal and client stakeholders, prioritizing tasks based on criticality, effort, and resource availability, consistently delivering results ahead of schedule. My key competencies include: - Management of QA Resources & Processes: Efficiently allocate resources and optimize processes to ensure quality deliverables. - QA Process Optimization and Improvement: Continuously strive to enhance QA processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. - Agile/SCRUM Methodologies: Proficient in Agile methodologies, facilitating smooth project execution and delivery. - Issue/Bug Tracking: Meticulously track and manage issues throughout the development lifecycle to ensure timely resolution. - Test Plans, Cases, & Processes: Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and processes to ensure thorough testing coverage. - Test Strategy & Coverage: Strategically plan and execute tests to achieve maximum coverage and quality assurance. - Regression & Negative Testing: Conduct rigorous regression and negative testing to uncover potential issues and vulnerabilities. - Functional Testing: Thoroughly test software functionality to ensure it meets specified requirements and user expectations. - Exploratory Testing: Utilize exploratory testing techniques to uncover hidden defects and improve overall product quality. - Knowledge Transfer (KT) Sessions: Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to share expertise and best practices with team members, fostering continuous learning and improvement. I am passionate about driving excellence in software quality assurance, and I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where innovation and teamwork are valued.