Hi, I’m
Sebastian Valencia Vargas
Bogotá
Summary
Experienced software requirements and testing engineer specializing in the creation and implementation of testing strategies that enhance software quality and performance. Proficient in analyzing requirements, documenting test cases, and conducting functional and regression testing. Strong background in agile methodologies and software testing best practices, with industry experience in banking, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Committed to continuous improvement and quality achievement, looking for opportunities to apply skills in delivering dependable software solutions.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Globant
QC Analyst
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and executed test cases for directvgo platform.
- Managed defects arising from test execution.
- Provided support for production environment operations.
- Estimated functionalities within the agile QC process.
Indra sas
Functional Analyst, QC Analyst, Support Engineer
08.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Conducted requirement estimation and technical proposal construction activities.
- Collected requirements to align project outcomes with user expectations.
- Constructed use cases to illustrate functional specifications clearly.
- Designed functional frameworks to guide system development processes.
- Developed testing strategies ensuring comprehensive quality assurance.
- Oversaw requirement delivery to users, facilitating effective communication and support.
- Proactively identified risks in initial software engineering phases to enhance project outcomes.
- Provided installation, support, and testing for vehicle detection and collection systems.
- Extracted and interpreted requirements for new and current applications to optimise system capabilities.
INTERGRUPO SAS
Functional Analyst
08.2014 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Conducted time estimates for analytical activities to optimize efficiency.
- Assessed and detailed client requirements to ensure precise specifications.
- Oversaw requirements management and maintained comprehensive documentation.
- Facilitated production release documentation for factory operations.
- Validated technology solutions to confirm compliance with client demands.
- Detected risks in early software engineering phases to prevent disruptions.
- Monitored quality assurance processes and managed incident reports from operations.
QUALITY VISION TECHNOLOGIES
QA Analyst
02.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Executed comprehensive test cases for developed modules, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Tracked and reported incidents discovered during development stages.
- Facilitated delivery of products to end users for testing purposes.
- Validated production incidents to maintain operational stability.
- Performed SQL testing to verify database functionality.
IT CONSULTORES
QA Analyst
05.2011 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Planned and designed effective testing procedures to guarantee product performance.
- Conducted tests meticulously, ensuring all functionalities were verified.
- Tracked and reported defects systematically to facilitate prompt fixes.
ULTRASYSTEMS
Cobol Developer
03.2011 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Ensured adequate application functionality through user requirement analysis and validation.
- Optimized COBOL applications used in inventory management, improving system performance and reliability.
- Tailored user experiences by developing data mappings for query modules based on specific needs.
- Worked closely with General Manager to align development initiatives with strategic goals.
- Contributed to major projects for Ital Lent S.A. and Cooratiendas S.A., enhancing their information systems.
GRUPO THOMAS SIR VIPSA
Support Technician
05.2004 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Implementación y gestión de políticas de seguridad informática, mejorando la protección de datos sensibles.
- Desarrollo y ejecución de planes de respaldo y recuperación de datos, asegurando información crítica.
- Manejo y administración de sistemas operativos y aplicaciones de software para maximizar rendimiento.
- Monitoreo y mantenimiento preventivo de infraestructura tecnológica, garantizando disponibilidad continua.
- Soporte técnico interno y externo, resolviendo incidencias para mejorar operatividad empresarial.
- Configuración y optimización de equipos para sistemas de peaje, cumpliendo con estándares operativos.
- Identificación y resolución de incidentes críticos en peajes, contribuyendo a fiabilidad en producción.
- Colaboración en proyectos de innovación tecnológica, impulsando mejoras en procesos.
Education
Universidad El Bosque
Systems Engineer from Systems Engineer
2020
Colegio Miguel Antonio Caro
High School Graduate from High School Graduate
1997
INDUDATA
Diploma from requirements engineering
01.2012
Sena
Diploma from Web page design with PHP and MySQL
01.2006
Skills
- Web development using PHP and MySQL
- Object-oriented programming skills
- JSF expertise
- JSP programming knowledge
- database integration in J2EE
- front-end testing techniques
- deployment of test management tools
- database access via cloud platforms
- debugging with testing frameworks
- data management with SQL Server 2012
- documentation and UML modeling tools expertise
- effective use of Team Foundation
- documentation versioning strategies
- effective requirements management using Mantis
- design modeling skills
- automated testing using Selenium
- effective use of Charles Proxy
- testing WS validation and mocking techniques
- testing APIs with Postman
- general Jira lifecycle management skills
- efficient requirements handling
- development of test cases
- BDD test case creation
- user story creation
- QC testing techniques
- Defect management
- Requirement analysis
- Test case design
- Agile methodologies
- Risk assessment
- Communication skills
- Documentation management
- Data validation
- Incident reporting
- Collaborative problem solving
- Quality assurance processes
- Time management proficiency
- Quality testing
- Test analysis
- Creative problem solving
- Quality control management
- Quality assurance knowledge
- Product testing techniques
- Quality control systems
- Deadline management
Languages
Inglés
References
- Rubén García, Ingeniero de Sistemas, Globant, 3177962138
- Diana Corredor, Líder QA, Indra S.A.S, 3057128278
- Jose Gregorio Moreno Camargo, Jefe de Mantenimiento, Compensar, 3162451481
Timeline
QC Analyst
Globant
07.2021 - Current
Functional Analyst, QC Analyst, Support Engineer
Indra sas
08.2018 - 07.2021
Functional Analyst
INTERGRUPO SAS
08.2014 - 08.2018
QA Analyst
QUALITY VISION TECHNOLOGIES
02.2012 - 08.2014
QA Analyst
IT CONSULTORES
05.2011 - 02.2012
Cobol Developer
ULTRASYSTEMS
03.2011 - 05.2011
Support Technician
GRUPO THOMAS SIR VIPSA
05.2004 - 01.2011
Universidad El Bosque
Systems Engineer from Systems Engineer
Colegio Miguel Antonio Caro
High School Graduate from High School Graduate
INDUDATA
Diploma from requirements engineering
Sena
Diploma from Web page design with PHP and MySQL