Francisco Cabezas

QA Engineer & Automation Specialist

5+ years of experience in automation, functional testing, and continuous quality improvement

"Driving quality through smart automation, attention to detail, and a passion for empowering everyday delivery."
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Professional Profile

Highly skilled QA Engineer with over 5 years of experience in automation, functional testing, and continuous quality improvement. Specialized in defect detection, test design, and process optimization.

Passionate about technology and continuous learning with a focus on delivering reliable products. Proven ability to implement robust testing strategies that significantly reduce production errors and improve efficiency.

Experienced in training teams on QA best practices, automation techniques, and ISTQB methodologies to drive overall quality maturity.

frank_vega25@hotmail.com
Francisco Cabezas

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms - CI/CD

Google Cloud Platform Advanced
Amazon Web Services Advanced
Git hub actions Advanced
Azure DevOps Intermediate
Bitbucket Intermediate
Jenkins Intermediate

Programming languages

TypeScript Advanced
JavaScript Advanced
Python Advanced
Java Intermediate
SQL Intermediate

Databases

MongoDB Advanced
PostgreSQL Advanced
MySQL Advanced
DBeaver Advanced
SQL Management Studio Advanced

Testing Tools

JMeter Expert
Postman Expert
Insomnia Advanced
Rest Assured Intermediate
Soap UI Intermediate
Jest Intermediate

Test Management

Notion Expert
Trello Expert
ClickUp Expert
Xray Advanced
JIRA Advanced

Performance tools

Postman Performance Expert
JMeter Advanced
BlazeMeter Intermediate

Test Automation Patterns

Page Object Model (POM) Expert
Data-Driven Testing (DDT) Advanced
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Advanced
Screenplay Pattern Intermediate

Automation framework

Playwright Advanced
Cypress Advanced
Selenium WebDriver Intermediate

Methodologies

Agile Expert
Scrum Advanced
Kanban Advanced

Testing Experience

Functional Tests

Validates that the software performs its intended functions correctly according to requirements.

Non-functional Tests

Evaluates aspects such as performance, usability, reliability, and security of the application.

Black Box Testing

Focuses on testing the application's functionality without knowledge of internal code or structure.

White Box Testing

Involves testing internal structures or workings of an application, such as code, branches, and paths.

Test Documentation

Creation and maintenance of test plans, cases, scripts, and reports to ensure traceability and coverage.

Work Experience

February 2023 - Present

QA Analyst

Jelou | Ecuador

Responsibilities and Achievements
  • Functional and Regression Testing: Design and execution of manual and automated regression tests to ensure software stability.
  • API and Performance Testing: Validation of system interactions using Postman. Performance evaluation under load using JMeter.
  • Test Automation and Data Management: Development of automated test scripts with Playwright and Cypress (TypeScript). Test data management with MongoDB.
  • CI/CD and Containerization: Implementation of CI/CD pipelines. Use of Docker to optimize deployment workflows.
Playwright Cypress TypeScript Postman JMeter MongoDB CI/CD Docker
May 2022 - November 2022

QA Engineer

Houm | Chile

Responsibilities and Achievements
  • Regression and API Testing: Analyzed business needs to develop regression test suites. Executed API tests to ensure system performance.
  • Test Data and Real-World Simulation: Designed and generated test data to accurately replicate real-world conditions. Improved testing accuracy using representative data.
  • Test Automation and Scripting: Created and maintained automated test scripts with Cypress (JavaScript). Optimized the efficiency and reliability of automated tests.
  • CI/CD Integration: Utilized CI/CD pipelines to integrate test automation into the development cycle.
Cypress JavaScript API Testing Regression Testing Test Data CI/CD
January 2020 - May 2022

Quality Assurance

ZABUD Technologies | Cartagena

Responsibilities and Achievements
  • Regression and Functional Testing: Developed regression test suites to ensure application stability. Executed manual tests for early defect detection.
  • API and Database Testing: Validated APIs and system integrations. Executed database tests using PostgreSQL.
  • Test Case Design and Traceability: Created and maintained test cases and traceability matrix. Generated custom test data to improve coverage.
  • Test Automation: Developed automation frameworks using Java. Implemented UI tests with Selenium. Used CI/CD pipelines for executing automated tests.
  • Performance Testing and Issue Tracking: Conducted performance tests with JMeter. Managed and tracked defects with Jira.
Java Selenium JMeter Jira PostgreSQL API Testing CI/CD Automation Frameworks

Featured Projects

KPI Reports Automation

Automated generation of performance indicators reports to optimize decision-making.

  • Automated KPI reports using Python
  • Extracted data from ClickUp API
  • Generated reports in Google Colab ready to share
Python Data Analysis Google Colab

WhatsApp Tester

Automated WhatsApp chatbot validation system that sends messages and monitors responses.

  • Developed script to automate message sending and response monitoring
  • Generated automatic reports on activity and errors
  • Integrated with Slack for real-time notifications
Automation JavaScript Slack API

Lead Verifier

Validation system for forms and contact flow on real estate portals.

  • Developed scripts with Cypress to simulate user behavior
  • Automated navigation between property listings
  • Tested contact forms to ensure error-free lead capture
Cypress Automation E2E Testing

Certifications

Technical

ISTQBĀ® Certified Tester - Foundation Level

International certification in software quality assurance covering fundamental testing concepts and practices.

Cloud

Google Cloud Platform Certifications

  • From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine

Designing scalable solutions and using BigQuery, Data Studio, and data analysis tools.

Agile

SCRUM Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC)

Certification covering principles and fundamentals of the SCRUM methodology for agile development.

AI

Artificial Intelligence - MinTIC

Fundamentals and practical applications of AI in the public sector.

Language

EF SET Certificateā„¢

English proficiency evaluation based on CEFR standards (B2 level).

Cloud Labs

Qwiklabs Certifications

Hands-on labs in Google Cloud and DevOps technologies.

Professional Achievements

Jelou

Reduction of Defects in Production

Managed to reduce production errors by 40% thanks to the implementation of more robust testing strategies and early reviews in the development cycle.

Jelou

Training and Capacity Building

Led internal training on QA best practices, driving the team's maturity in areas such as automation, test case design, and ISTQB techniques.

Jelou

Recognition for Automating KPIs

Publicly praised during a company meeting for the initiative to automate KPI reports through the ClickUp API and Google Colab. This automation allowed management to make decisions faster and with more confidence, being recognized as a model of efficiency within the organization.

Houm

Improvement in Testing Efficiency

Improved test cycle efficiency by 90%, reducing validation times and accelerating the delivery of stable versions to the development team.

ZABUD Technologies

QA Automation Implementation

Designed and implemented automated QA processes that optimized repetitive tasks and freed up the team's time to focus on exploratory testing.

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Contact Information

frank_vega25@hotmail.com
Cartagena, Colombia

Functional Testing Techniques

Non-functional Testing Techniques

Black Box Testing Techniques

White Box Testing Techniques

Test Documentation Techniques