Rav Banaag

Senior Software QA Engineer

KnotAPI • Freelance

Dec 2021 - Mar 2025 • 3 yrs 3 mos

Senior Software QA Engineer Senior Software QA Engineer KnotAPI · ContractKnotAPI · Contract Jan 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mosJan 2022 to Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos • Architected and deployed a standardized "Self-QA" framework across three cross-functional engineering teams, decentralizing quality ownership and increasing sprint velocity by reducing bottlenecked dependencies. • Spearheaded the mobile automation initiative using Testim, successfully automating critical user paths which reduced manual regression hours by [X]% and ensured high-fidelity releases for iOS and Android. • Directed QA operations for a 20+ developer engineering org, establishing robust defect-lifecycle management and ensuring seamless communication between product and engineering during high-pressure release cycles. • Engineered a comprehensive Regression Suite that served as the backbone for core feature validation, significantly improving product stability and reducing post-deployment hotfixes in a complex Fintech environment. • Optimized the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) by introducing structured test planning and API validation, leading to broader test coverage and a measurable reduction in the "Time-to-Market" for new features.

Lead QA Engineer

Moneygeek • Freelance

Mar 2021 - Jan 2025 • 3 yrs 10 mos

• Pioneered the End-to-End Automation Strategy by implementing BugBug, successfully automating the regression suite for a massive 300+ page ecosystem, which slashed manual testing cycles by [X]% and ensured high-uptime reliability. • Transformed QA Department Operations by standardizing documentation frameworks and testing protocols, fostering a culture of cross-team collaboration that accelerated release timelines. • Strategized and Executed high-impact QA initiatives for complex, data-driven financial projects, ensuring all releases were perfectly aligned with both technical specs and overarching business KPIs. • Introduced Data-Driven Quality Monitoring, analyzing defect trends to identify root causes and implementing proactive safeguards that significantly reduced post-release production incidents. • Bridged the gap between Product and Engineering, collaborating directly with stakeholders to define quality benchmarks and ensure a seamless User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase for large-scale deployments.

Software QA Engineer

Nelsoft Systems Technology • Full time

Mar 2018 - Feb 2021 • 2 yrs 11 mos

• Executed Full-Lifecycle Quality Assurance for complex, project-based software systems, ensuring high-standard delivery from initial requirements through to final deployment. • Authored High-Impact Quality Reports that served as the primary decision-making tool for stakeholders to determine product release readiness and overall stability. • Managed End-to-End Defect Lifecycles, utilizing professional bug-tracking systems to document and prioritize critical issues in functionality, UI/UX, and data output. • Demonstrated Cross-Functional Versatility by providing QA expertise across various internal departments, successfully adapting to diverse project requirements and technical stacks on demand. • Collaborated within Agile Development Teams to translate technical specifications into comprehensive test suites, ensuring 100% alignment between code output and business needs.