Alessandro Baroni
Alhaurin de La Torre,Spain
Summary
Results-driven Tester with expertise in manual functional regression API integration and UAT testing. Skilled in test case creation and execution using Zephyr and Jira Xray, alongside defect management in Jira, Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps. Experienced in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, with a strong focus on API and database testing using Postman and SQL, facilitating effective cross-team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
QA tester II - Hybrid
Verisk - Spain
Málaga, Malaga
2025.07 - Current
- Developed AI-driven test cases to execute and validate web applications, enhancing testing efficiency.
- Analysed functional requirements and design specifications to create test plans.
- Performed API testing to confirm service contracts in insurance domain.
- Established comprehensive acceptance and regression testing repository to improve traceability.
- Built feature files for automation suite for consistent runs.
- Documented test artefacts and evaluated results to ensure quality standards using internal tools.
- Communicated critical issues and status promptly to stakeholders.
- Worked collaboratively with global team to meet delivery deadlines.
- Answered product management and client servicing queries about software products quickly.
- Identified critical bugs with rigorous system testing and validation processes.
Senior QA Engineer - Remote
Intrum - Spain
2023.12 - 2026.06
- Conducted manual, integration, and API testing, verifying system integrity and performance across various components.
- Designed and executed end-to-end (E2E) test scenarios for third-party debt collection system, enhancing test coverage and quality assurance using Jira.
- Developed detailed test cases, ensuring comprehensive validation of functional and non-functional requirements to meet project standards.
- Logged and tracked defects, collaborating with developers for resolution.
- Reduced defect rates by implementing robust testing frameworks.
Senior QA Engineer - Hybrid
Sector Alarm - Spain
2021.10 - 2023.12
- Performed manual and API testing for CRM solutions (Dynamics 365) to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Performed system and regression testing for Web-based app (iOS, Android, Web).
- Streamlined defect reporting and enhanced communication between QA and development teams for more effective collaboration.
- Ensured smooth integration between various systems including Sales, Marketing, and Billing platforms.
- Mitigated production issues through prompt troubleshooting methods.
Senior Test Analyst - Contract
Virgin Media - UK
2014.05 - 2020.10
- Managed E2E targeted advertising testing, verifying accuracy of ad placements and enhancing user experience.
- Oversaw UAT activities and defect tracking, facilitating smooth release implementation.
- Led IPVOD content testing, ensuring quality of encoding, metadata, subtitles, and SCTE35 markers.
- Mentored junior testers and improved testing processes.
- Identified critical bugs, enhancing overall system stability and performance.
Education
High School Diploma - Accountancy
Istituto Tecnico
Milan06.1985
Skills
- Test case execution
- Defect management
- SQL and API testing
- API assessment
- GitHub testing methodologies
- GitHub experience
- Agile methodologies
- Software tools knowledge
- Cloud technology knowledge
- Cross-team coordination
- Adaptability to change
- GitHub experience
Certification
- ISTQB Certified
- Salesforce Administration Essentials
- Agile Fundamentals
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Azure Fundamentals
- Learning Java and Gherkin/Cucumber
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Italian (Native)
Spanish (Fluent)
French (Basics)
Timeline
QA tester II - Hybrid
Verisk - Spain
2025.07 - Current
Senior QA Engineer - Remote
Intrum - Spain
2023.12 - 2026.06
Senior QA Engineer - Hybrid
Sector Alarm - Spain
2021.10 - 2023.12
Senior Test Analyst - Contract
Virgin Media - UK
2014.05 - 2020.10
High School Diploma - Accountancy
Istituto Tecnico