Mariano Muñoz

Mariano Muñoz

$30/hr
Manual qa
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
40 years old
Location:
Paraná, Entre Rios, Argentina
Experience:
5 years
Resumé Mariano Role: Manual QA Experience: 5+ years Profile Results-oriented IT and QA professional with over 15 years of experience driving quality, risk management, and process optimization in technology and financial environments. Known for leading teams, leveraging automation, and creating robust project frameworks to deliver reliable production systems and actionable business insights. Skills & Technologies Programming languages: JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, SQL Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database Operating Systems: GNU/Linux, Windows. Frameworks & Libraries: Postman, JMeter, Playwright, Cypress, Spreadsheets Tools and IDEs: Visual Studio Code, Notebook, Eclipse, ApacheJMeter, DBeaver, Jenkins, PowerShell, Postman, Confluence, Office tools, Grafana Others: Jira, GitHub, HTML, CSS Experience Bosonic Digital (USA) — Quality Assurance Lead & Trading Operations Description: In my role leading Quality Assurance for the Bosonic trading platform, I defined and executed the overall QA strategy, designing comprehensive protocols to ensure reliability and client trust in trading operations. I was responsible for building and mentoring a team of QA engineers, guiding them in the adoption of both manual and automated testing methodologies to strengthen feature coverage and release performance. A core focus of my tenure was advancing automation coverage, ultimately exceeding 85% of feature testing through sophisticated frameworks and tooling. This achievement drove significant improvements in regression detection and overall release confidence. I closely coordinated with product managers and developers to refine test protocols and review defect reports, ensuring cross-functional clarity and systematic defect resolution. My responsibilities/deliverables were: • Defined, strategized, and implemented end-to-end QA protocols, establishing the foundation for rigorous platform-wide quality controls. • Directed and mentored a team of up to 3 QA engineers, driving the adoption of manual and automated testing methodologies to enhance feature coverage and release reliability. • Coordinated closely with product/project managers and developers, contributing to precise test protocols and effective defect review processes. • Oversaw QA workflows for trading operations, ensuring accuracy in final Net Settlement and consistency of client transaction records across the system. Main technologies and tools involved: Postman, JMeter, Playwright, Cypress, Spreadsheets, Git, JavaScript, Python, SQL. Methodologies: Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, CI/CD practices. Team size: 12 (1 Project Manager, 4 QA Engineer, 1 TechLead, 6 Devs, 1 blockchain developer, 1 Devop). Duration: Sep 2020 – Sep 2025. Nuevo Banco de Entre Ríos (Argentina) — Management Control Analyst Description: As Managed Control Analyst at Nuevo Banco de Entre Ríos, I was responsible for ensuring robust control assurance and effective risk management across a network of 49 branches, operating within Argentina’s regulated banking environment. My role centered on the continuous development and production of analytical reports that drove operational improvement and compliance monitoring throughout the organization. I partnered closely with teams in Risk, Audit, and Compliance to collaboratively design, test, and maintain comprehensive control frameworks. This cross-functional engagement was vital in aligning operational procedures with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards. I spearheaded the deployment of advanced data analytics tools, enabling dynamic performance tracking and proactive vulnerability assessments that enhanced the bank’s risk My responsibilities/deliverables were: • Maintained and produced analytical reports driving operational improvement and compliance monitoring. • Led the deployment of data analytics tools for performance tracking and vulnerability assessment. • Delivered strategic advice and actionable insights directly to senior management. Main technologies and tools involved: Excel, SQL, institutional data systems, proprietary banking risk platforms. Methodologies: Waterfall, Risk-Based Auditing. Team Size: 6 (Audit, Compliance, Operations, Accountants). Duration: Aug 2011 – Mar 2021. Trascender SRL (Argentina - SF) — IT Junior: DBA, BI Reporting & QA Description: In my position supporting regional customers, I was responsible for the administration, monitoring, and continual optimization of SQL databases, ensuring robust data integrity and system reliability. My work encompassed the development and ongoing enhancement of BI dashboards, where I transformed complex data into actionable business intelligence insights, empowering users to make informed decisions. Collaboration with software development teams was a core aspect of my role, focused on streamlining data flows and elevating reporting accuracy. I consistently sought opportunities to learn and adapt new methodologies, spearheading process improvements that benefitted system efficiency and user experience. Additionally, I benchmarked, documented, and helped disseminate technology best practices for team-wide adoption, contributing to organizational knowledge and performance My responsibilities/deliverables were: • Ensured compliance and reliability through test plans and documentation. • Collaborated with software teams to improve data flow and reporting precision. • Learned and adapted new methodologies, implementing process improvements across systems. • Benchmarked and documented technology best practices for team adoption. Technologies/Tools: MySQL, Excel, VBA, Jasper BI. Methodologies: Manual QA, basic Agile documentation, process audits. Duration: Apr 2008 – Aug 2010 Team Size: 7 (1 Team Leader, 5 Dev, 1 QA/BI/DBA) Education Associate Degree in Programming Universidad Tecnológica Nacional – Facultad Regional Paraná (UTN-FRP). Courses 2025 2025 2025 Initiation to AI Development Course (BigSchool) — ongoing The course covers essential AI concepts and development practices, introducing students to machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation techniques. With a focus on practical implementation, the program guides participants through building simple AI applications and understanding their real-world impact. As the course progresses, I continue to expand my proficiency with AI tools, frameworks, and ethical considerations relevant to modern AI development Playwright with JavaScript initiation ongoingThe course provides a practical introduction to automated web testing using Playwright, a modern testing framework for browser-based applications. Throughout the course, participants learn fundamental concepts of Playwright, including setting up the testing environment, scripting browser interactions, and validating application functionality with JavaScript. The training emphasizes hands-on experience in building, running, and debugging automated tests for web pages, covering key areas like UI verification, user workflow simulation, and cross-browser compatibility. Functional Programming with JavaScript (LinkedIn) — ongoing/self-taught The course introduces participants to the core principles and techniques of functional programming within the 2025 2011 - JavaScript ecosystem. The curriculum explores concepts such as pure functions, immutability, higher-order functions, and function composition, emphasizing the advantages of clean, modular, and maintainable code. Learners engage with practical exercises to apply map, reduce, filter, and other functional paradigms to real-world programming challenges. The course also covers best practices in leveraging functional programming for state management and data transformation, enabling students to write more expressive and efficient JavaScript applications. Postman Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning) The course on LinkedIn Learning teaches learners how to write, run, and automate API tests using Postman, a popular tool for API testing and automation. The curriculum is led by Kristin Jackvony and is designed for those with a basic understanding of command-line usage and HTTP requests. Java Intermediate Level II The course focuses on advancing Java skills beyond the basics, using practical projects and real-world examples to reinforce learning. This level is typically aimed at learners who already understand core concepts like variables, loops, and basic OOP and want to expand their abilities with more complex programming techniques. Java Basic The course introduces learners to the fundamentals of Java programming and the core concepts needed to start building simple applications. This type of course is designed for absolute beginners or developers who want a fresh start in Java. Languages English Spanish Upper-Intermediate (B1) Native
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