Mauricio W. Ramirez Flores

SDET & Full Stack Developer | 7+ Years of Experience

Cochabamba, Bolivia

Professional Summary

Automation Testing specialist with extensive experience in software development and quality assurance. Proven track record in improving testing processes, reducing execution times, and leading engineering teams. Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript for both backend and frontend testing, coupled with DevOps experience using Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins, and Docker. Currently expanding skills in AI and web development to stay at the forefront of technology.

Professional Experience

Encora Inc., Cochabamba, Bolivia

SDET & Senior QA Engineer (Apr 2021 - Present)
- Development of UI testing frameworks using TestCafe and TypeScript.
- Created tools and libraries to streamline QA processes and improve efficiency.
- Created dashboards to monitor test execution and quality metrics.
- Monitored pipeline and automated tests to ensure consistency and reliability.
Jalasoft, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Software Developer Engineer in Testing (Jan 2019 - Apr 2021)
- Designed and developed API/UI testing frameworks using Python.
- Automated testing of 3000+ API endpoints, significantly reducing manual testing time.
- Developed scripts to reduce repetitive manual tasks for testers.
Jalasoft, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Junior Lead Automation Engineer (Dec 2018 - Apr 2021)
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive testing plans.
- Became the focal point for an area of the client's product, ensuring projects were tested and delivered on time.
- Managed a team of 8 engineers, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Successfully delivered high-quality software by improving the automation framework.
Jalasoft, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Staff Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Jun 2018 - Apr 2021)
- Created and maintained test cases while enhancing existing test frameworks.
- Automated regression testing, reducing manual execution time from 8 hours to 20 minutes.
Jalasoft, Cochabamba, Bolivia

Junior Manual Tester (Jun 2017 - Jun 2018)
- Assisted in the execution of test plans and identified software defects.
- Supported the development of test cases and documentation processes.
- Contributed to the success of the testing efforts by identifying and reporting defects.

Education

Project Formulation, Evaluation, and Management (Feb 2015 - Dec 2015)

Universidad Católica Boliviana Cochabamba, Bolivia
Telecommunications Engineering (Feb 2007 - Dec 2012)

Universidad Simon I. Patiño Cochabamba, Bolivia

Certifications

EF SET

EF SET English Certificate 75/100 (C2 Proficient) | EF SET (Oct 2024)
UDEMY

Artificial Intelligence A-Z 2024: Build 7 AI + LLM & ChatGPT | UDEMY (Jul 2024)
UDEMY

Machine Learning A-Z™: Hands-On Python & R In Data Science | UDEMY (Mar 2018)

Technical Skills

Databases: MySQL (Middle), MongoDB (Middle), PostgreSQL (Middle)
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (Advanced), Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro (Advanced)
Frameworks/Libraries: Tailwind (Advanced), Node (Middle), React, Next.js (Middle), VueJS (Middle), TestCafe (Advanced)
Languages: HTML/CSS (Advanced), JavaScript/TypeScript (Advanced), Python (Advanced), PHP (Middle)
Tools: Git (Middle), GitHub, GitLab (Advanced), Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD (Middle), Webstorm, PyCharm (Advanced), Docker (Middle), Kubernetes (Advanced)
Other: Machine Learning/Data Science, AI/LLM/NLP, Microsoft 360 suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

Languages

Spanish (Native)
English (Advanced)