Daniel Bicudo

Background

About Daniel Bicudo

I hold a degree in Business Administration, which provides a solid foundation for managing Alume Energia Solar. My background in Geography deepens my understanding of the Earth-Sun relationship, enhancing solar system efficiency. I also hold an MBA in IT Management and have a solid career in Software Quality, applying this mindset to deliver precision, excellence, and high standards in every project. My career runs across three pillars: QA Team Lead at Sysmap Solutions, leading software quality projects, test automation, and reliable deliveries. CEO at Alume Energia Solar, combining technology, management, and sustainability to deliver efficient solar energy solutions. Manager of AI-driven Dark Channels, running automated, scalable businesses powered by AI. I began in the financial sector, gaining strong expertise in process management, controls, and governance. Later, I transitioned to tech, specializing in test automation, software quality, data analysis, and AI, mastering tools like UFT, QTP, Silk, Rational, languages like VBA, Java, Cobol, and databases such as SQL and Oracle. In QA leadership, I manage the full demand lifecycle, focusing on: Test factory management Requirements analysis (technical/functional) Test scenario and case coverage Exploratory and automated testing (TDD) Agile (Scrum, Squad) and traditional models (V-Model, Waterfall) Creative solutions for complex testing challenges At Alume, I apply the same discipline and tech mindset, blending technical knowledge, strategic vision, and sustainability. AI is a key driver in my work. I develop intelligent automations, chatbots, content generators, predictive models, and operational solutions, applying them to Software Quality, Solar Energy, and Digital Businesses to boost efficiency and scalability. Skills Software Quality & Test Automation Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI Solar Energy — Project & Operations Management Digital Entrepreneurship (AI-powered Dark Channels) Process, People & Project Management Programming (VBA, Java, Cobol)| Databases (SQL, Oracle) Agile (Scrum, Squad), V-Model & Waterfall Education Business Administration Geography MBA in IT Management My purpose is to create value through innovation, technology, quality, and sustainability, whether leading QA teams, scaling businesses with AI, or delivering solar energy solutions.