Fernanda Castro

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About Fernanda Castro

Hi there! I'm a QA Analyst at Launchcode, a leading software development company that creates innovative solutions for various industries. I'm also a Software Engineer student, pursuing my passion for testing high-quality software applications. In addition, I have some Data Science Professional Certificates from IBM, which enhances my skills in data analysis and visualization. As a QA Analyst, I have three years of experience in designing, executing, and automating test cases, ensuring that software products meet user requirements and expectations. I'm proficient in using industry-leading tools like Cypress, Selenium, also API and BDD to perform various types of testing, such as regression, usability, and smoke testing. I'm also skilled in collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve defects, track QA metrics, and improve testing processes. Some of my achievements include: Increasing the test coverage by 35% and reducing the defect rate by 20% using Cypress and BDD; Implementing API tests to validate the functionality and integration of multiple systems, resulting in a 50% reduction in testing time and a 40% increase in user satisfaction; Creating and maintaining automation scripts using Selenium for a large-scale e-commerce project, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the platform; I'm always eager to learn new technologies and methodologies, and to apply my expertise in software quality assurance to different domains and projects. My goal is to become a well-rounded QA Engineer who can deliver software solutions that are reliable, efficient, and user-friendly.