Airel Mae Ancheta Salazar

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Manual Tester with over three years of experience in the software testing domain, specializing in Agile environments within the fintech industry. Throughout my career, I have played a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of financial applications by executing thorough manual testing processes, identifying critical bugs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

In my current role, I work in a Scrum-based Agile setup, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to align testing activities with project goals. I am responsible for creating, reviewing, and executing detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans based on functional and business requirements. My work involves performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) across web and mobile platforms, ensuring that fintech solutions meet both regulatory and user expectations.

I have extensive experience using Jira for bug tracking and test management, and I maintain comprehensive documentation of test results to ensure transparency and traceability. My approach emphasizes proactive communication and collaboration with developers, product owners, and business analysts to resolve issues efficiently and maintain continuous product improvement.

Working in the fintech domain has enhanced my ability to understand complex financial workflows, payment systems, and compliance requirements, allowing me to test with both technical accuracy and business insight. I take pride in thinking from the end-user’s perspective, ensuring that every release is intuitive, secure, and error-free.

Beyond executing tests, I contribute to process improvement by identifying testing gaps and proposing optimizations that enhance test coverage and efficiency. I also stay current with evolving QA methodologies and tools to continuously improve my skills and contribute more effectively to my team.

Driven by curiosity and precision, I am passionate about delivering software that users can trust. My ultimate goal is to ensure that every product released not only meets its functional requirements but also delivers a seamless, high-quality user experience.

Core Skills: Manual Testing, Test Case Design, Regression Testing, UAT, Defect Tracking, Jira, Agile/Scrum, Fintech Applications, Functional Testing, API Testing (basic), SDLC/STLC, Documentation, Collaboration.