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Sim Anibal

Madrid

Summary

Results-driven Software Quality Assurance Test Lead with 9 years of experience, including 3 years in a leadership role. Skilled in designing and implementing testing strategies with a strong focus on automation, particularly for AI software across mobile devices, computers, home appliances, and wearables. Committed to enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual effort. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Test Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Madrid
09.2021 - Current
  • Leading a team of up to 10 QA testers and engineers in designing and executing automated functional tests for AI projects, utilizing Xcode and Swift
  • Conducting pipeline monitoring and triaging failures to enhance testing frameworks
  • Managing daily automation tasks, including pull request reviews and ensuring continuous integration and development using Iris CI/CD
  • Taking part in the transition from physical to virtualized testing environments, reducing costs and improving efficiency
  • Played a key role in confidential hardware projects, guiding teams on specific testing needs

QA Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Madrid
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Executed both manual and automated testing for AI software, ensuring product compliance with standards
  • Reported significant defects using bug tracking tools during functional and regression testing

QA Manual Tester

LocTeam
Madrid
08.2016 - 09.2019
  • Conducted manual localization testing for an AI project, ensuring product quality for Turkish-speaking users
  • Collaborated with an international language team to deliver precise translations

Localization Tester

Electronic Arts
Madrid
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Performed localization testing on demo builds of FIFA 16 and FIFA 17, ensuring accurate adaptation for the Turkish market
  • Collaborated with developers to resolve localization defects

Translator and Interpreter

IBF Consulting
Nicosia
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Served as a translator and interpreter for a harmonization project sponsored by the European Commission Coordination Center. The project's aim was to integrate the Turkish Cypriot community into the EU. My responsibilities included translating EU directives and regulations into Turkish.
  • Translated documents from English to Turkish and vice versa for various clients.

Education

Bachelor of Translation and Interpretation -

Eastern Mediterranean University
Cyprus

Skills

  • Testing Types: Unit Testing, UI Testing, Functional Testing, Localization Testing, Regression Testing
  • Tools & Technologies: Xcode, Swift, GitHub, Iris CI/CD, Test Management Tools
  • Automation Frameworks: XCTest
  • Methodologies: Waterfall
  • Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability, Time Management

Languages

Turkish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

QA Test Lead

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2021 - Current

QA Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2019 - 09.2021

QA Manual Tester

LocTeam
08.2016 - 09.2019

Localization Tester

Electronic Arts
06.2015 - 08.2016

Translator and Interpreter

IBF Consulting
08.2011 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Translation and Interpretation -

Eastern Mediterranean University
Sim Anibal