Karl Vincent Cacatian
Las Pinas
Summary
Experienced ISTQB Certified Senior Quality Assurance Analyst with over 17 years of professional experience in the field of Information Technology with 16 years of experience in manual testing and 1 year of hands-on experience in automation. Proficient in developing test plans, identifying bugs, and ensuring high-quality software releases. Adept at Agile/Scrum environments and experienced with tools such as JIRA, Postman, SQL, and Selenium with Python. Passionate about delivering reliable software and improving testing efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA Analyst
JMJ International Group (FCI Software Tech. Inc.)
04.2019 - Current
- Performed end-to-end testing on web applications, ensuring an exceptional user experience across various platforms and devices.
- Managed defect tracking system effectively, maintaining clear communication channels with stakeholders regarding bug status and resolution timelines.
- Participated with the QA Team in developing Automation Scripts using Selenium with Python (with Pycharm as IDE)
- Worked closely with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot complex bugs, facilitating timely fixes and enhanced product quality.
- Developed a strong understanding of product requirements through close collaboration with business analysts, contributing valuable input during requirement gathering phases.
- Played a key role in successful software deployments through diligent validation of release candidates against established acceptance criteria.
- Reduced product defects by performing thorough regression testing during each release cycle.
- Mentored junior team members in QA best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
Senior QA Analyst
AIG Shared Services Corporation Philippines
02.2015 - 11.2018
- Assigned as main resource for Production Support tasks.
- Creates test estimates for a particular production support ticket.
- Creates test artifacts such as; Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Build Plan and Test Defect Report for a particular ticket.
- Involved in the planning, monitoring, and control of the testing activities and tasks.
- Creates test summary report
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes, and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Evaluates and Test the new requirement and insure to deliver a Quality Software to Production.
Software Engineering Senior Analyst
Accenture
03.2008 - 02.2015
- Developed and Tested functionalities and enhancements on different web applications using ASP Classic, VB6, Javascript and SQL Server 2005.
- Mentored junior programmers and fellow developers and testers regarding our applications' process and functionalities.
- Conducted test case/test script reviews to ensure that all requirements assigned to the author has been covered.
- Coordinates directly with the client as well as on-shore business analyst, concerning execution and implementation/roll out of enhancements.
- Created Component, Assembly and Product Test Plans.
- Performed the role as Test lead during the re-platform of our application.
- Participated in the user requirement gathering and consulting with the project stakeholders.
- Executed test scripts in different releases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - DASMARINAS
Dasmariñas, Cavite03.2005
Skills
- Selenium with Python (beginner)
- Manual testing proficiency
- API testing experience (Postman)
- Agile methodology
- JavaScript
- JIRA
- HPQC
- SQL
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level – November 2016
Recognitions
- Value Creator Award, Accenture, 2011-06-01
- Mr. Congeniality Award, AIGSS, 2017-03-01
- Rookie of the Year Award (Nominated), AIGSS, 2015-09-01
- Above and Beyond Award (Nominated), AIGSS, 2018-08-01
Timeline
Senior QA Analyst
JMJ International Group (FCI Software Tech. Inc.)
04.2019 - Current
Senior QA Analyst
AIG Shared Services Corporation Philippines
02.2015 - 11.2018
Software Engineering Senior Analyst
Accenture
03.2008 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY - DASMARINAS
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