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Charles Vincent Benologa

Charles Vincent Benologa

Consolacion, Province Of Cebu,CEB

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with over 5 years of combined experience in Software QA and Hardware/Product QA. A licensed Mechanical Engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging engineering expertise to strengthen software testing processes and ensure product reliability. Recognized for precision and a commitment to excellence, consistently delivering flawless performance and user-focused solutions. Proficient in a wide range of manual testing methodologies, with hands-on exposure to test automation tools. Skilled at identifying defects, optimizing QA workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and high-quality software delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Asuene Inc.
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed and formalized comprehensive QA processes, including SDLC workflows, bug creation template, test case template, and bug workflow process.
  • Developed, maintained, and executed comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases in Notion, ensuring clear documentation of steps and expected results for thorough verification of software functionality, performance, and reliability.
  • Led extensive regression testing cycles, effectively identifying, isolating, and prioritizing software defects to guarantee rapid issue resolution.
  • Conducted API testing using POSTMAN, ensuring that API endpoints met functional and performance requirements.
  • Performed Database verification using PostgreSQL to ensure data integrity and accuracy across different database operations.
  • Executed a wide range of manual testing types, including but not limited to (Functional, Smoke, Sanity, E2E, Regression, DB, Black Box, Main Line, Use Case Testing)
  • Designed and integrated automated testing solutions using Playwright to enhance testing efficiency and coverage while minimizing manual testing efforts.
  • Logged and tracked bugs using Notion, ensuring detailed documentation and easy tracking of issues for resolution.
  • Actively participated in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing valuable feedback and continuous improvement insights.
  • Regularly contributed inputs and suggestions during input meetings for new epic tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the QA perspective was incorporated early in the process.
  • Compiled and delivered detailed reports and documentation via Slack and Notion, ensuring seamless communication and keeping team members informed of QA observations, testing progress, and results.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Guerilla 360 Integrated Solutions
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to verify software functionality, performance, and reliability.
  • Conduct thorough regression testing to identify and isolate software defects, ensuring that issues are promptly addressed and resolved.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and project managers, to define testing requirements and priorities.
  • Design and implement automated testing solutions to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
  • Perform root cause analysis of defects and work closely with development teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Document test procedures, results, and defects thoroughly to facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in Agile or Scrum ceremonies. Including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
  • Performs Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, End to End Testing, Main Line Testing, Data Verification Testing (DB), Black Box testing & Use Case Testing. Also performs API testing using Postman.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality and efficiency of the software development process.
  • Collaborate with customer support teams to investigate and resolve issues reported by end-users, ensuring a positive user experience.
  • Logs observed bugs in detail with its corresponding severity and priority, expected results, root cause. (JIRA)

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Gothong Southern Shipping Lines, Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Performs Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, End to End Testing, Main Line Testing, Data Verification Testing (DB), Black Box testing & Use Case Testing. Also performs API testing using Postman.
  • Identifies and analysis of potential root causes for issues, bugs, defects, and other problems
  • Reviews & critique Technical Specifications, UI/UX Specifications, Product Requirement Documents.
  • Raises requirements issues to Product Owner prior to releasing to ensure that framework and information are available for the software development group.
  • Generates comprehensive, detailed and well-structured test plans and test cases to ensure all aspects are being covered prior to testing
  • Logs observed bugs in detail with its corresponding severity and priority, expected results, root cause and Unit Testing Guide. (Zentao)
  • Performs thorough Bug Verification Testing and ensure bug is fixed, Assign back to dev if bug fixing doesn't meet the requirements.
  • Participation in sprint ceremonies with scrum teams to inform test design and creation
  • Knowledgeable in Building and executing automation scripts via pycharm
  • Performing risk assessments for applications developed by the Development team and PO.
  • Perform basic queries in SQL to countercheck correct data from DB.

Hardware Mechanical Quality & Design Engineer

NCR Cebu Development Center Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Modifies Design of Component & Assembly Level 3D & 2D CAD Models. (CREO, SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD)
  • Participates in Design Review / Drawing Review / DR Review activities.
  • Learns and performs Tolerance Analysis of low complexity-assembles.
  • Identifies Design or technical problems, either potential or result of testing and evaluation.
  • Performed parts costing & saving analysis to help verify design / cost feasibility.
  • Performed Actual Product Testing, Evaluation & thorough investigation to ensure compliance with Product Standard & to avoid issues of the parts/whole when released.
  • Ensures proper maintenance / documentation of CAD files using PDM Link and Merlin.
  • Prepares Evaluation, Test & Analysis Reports after performing evaluation and testing activities.
  • Analyze, Investigate & Design metal to plastic parts, remove unnecessary/redundant parts, redesigning for cheaper parts & some other ways to cost reduce.
  • Communicate to suppliers through email/weekly calls for parts updates, quotations & parts information.
  • Release new products/modules with field performance and build quality better than being replaced.
  • Reports to NCR counterparts from Dundee, India, Atlanta with regards to project progress and design aspect.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Dedon Manufacturing Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Analyze product defects.
  • Conducted Root Cause Analysis and identify corrective actions.
  • Conducted Dimensional checking on products based on specifications.
  • Generate technical reports or dimensions and over-all appearance on product.
  • Responsible for organizing and conducting process audit.
  • Supervised over 15 QA inspectors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, Philippines
04-2017

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Manual Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • PTC Creo
  • Postman
  • Root Cause Analyst
  • Problem Solving
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • API Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • PostgreSQL
  • Cost Analyst
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Quality Specialist and Tester (Hardware/Software/Product)

Accomplishments

  • Passed the Mechanical Engineering Board Examination: September 28-29, 2017 (1st take) General Average: 81.05
  • Attended Software Quality Assurance Manual Testing: ISTQB Certification Foundation Training (July 6-7, 2024)
  • Gothong Southern Shipping Lines: Logged over 1,000 bugs, authored 500+ test cases, and proposed numerous product enhancements over a span of 2 years.
  • Guerilla Integrated Solutions: Identified and logged 300+ bugs, created 200+ test cases, and provided actionable recommendations for enhancements within a 3-month project timeline.
  • Asuene: Established QA processes, designed the SDLC framework, and developed essential documentation including a bug workflow guide, bug reporting templates, and test case templates.

Timeline

Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Asuene Inc.
06.2024 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Guerilla 360 Integrated Solutions
03.2024 - 06.2024

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Gothong Southern Shipping Lines, Inc.
05.2022 - 04.2024

Hardware Mechanical Quality & Design Engineer

NCR Cebu Development Center Inc.
07.2019 - 08.2021

Quality Assurance Engineer

Dedon Manufacturing Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of San Carlos

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