yosuancrespo

Senior Qa Engineer And Project Manager

Results-driven Senior QA Engineer with a Computer Science Engineering background and 17 years of proven expertise in both manual and automated testing across web, mobile (iOS, Android), API and blockchain platforms. Skilled in architecting end-to-end test strategies, leveraging JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, SQL and industry-leading frameworks (Cypress, Selenium, Appium, Playwright, Pytest), within Agile (Scrum, Kanban) environments and CI/CD pipelines, consistently reducing critical defects and accelerating release cycles. Bilingual (English-Spanish) and collaborative leader who has mentored high-performance QA teams, driven TDD/BDD adoption and stepped into Project Manager roles to align quality initiatives with broader business objectives. Passionate about continuous improvement, user-centric quality and delivering secure, scalable solution from traditional enterprise applications to cutting-edge Web3 and DeFi ecosystems. Open to various opportunities (including full-time, part-time and contract roles); for contract engagements, services can optionally be provided via his US-based LLC if required.



Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $96,000

Hourly rate: $50

Nationality: 🇪🇸 Spain

Residency: 🇪🇸 Spain


Experience

Senior QA Engineer and Project Manager
Blubird
2024 - 2024
• Architected QA strategy for a Web3, cryptocurrency platform. Validated smart contracts for Decentralized Applications (DApps) on Ethereum, Solana, BSC and other blockchains, performing crypto-transaction testing and vulnerability assessments using Python. • Developed test suites (E2E, functional, exploratory, UAT, usability, accessibility, database (SQL, NoSQL), security) for React, Node.js apps, using Playwright, Pytest, Cucumber, Katalon and Postman to cover UI and RESTful APIs • Managed CI/CD & cloud integration with GitLab CI, Jenkins and AWS ensuring scalability, availability and secure delivery, decreasing build failures by 25% and maintaining 99.9% system uptime • Ensured effective team communication and collaboration, fulfilling Project Manager duties during some periods • Key Technologies & Tools: Python, Ethereum, Solana, BSC, SQL, NoSQL, React, Node.js, Playwright, Pytest, Cucumber, Katalon, Postman, RESTful API, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Maven, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Oracle, Visual Studio Code, GitLab, Git, GitHub, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Allure, REST Assured, REST, XML, SOAP, Jira, Confluence, TestRail, TestProject, Gatling, JMeter, Zapier, Notion, ClickUp, LastPass, BambooHR, Fireblocks, Slack.
QA Lead and Project Manager
Freeway
2022 - 2023
• Led the team, defining and executing a comprehensive test strategy (Manual & Automated) while simultaneously overseeing project execution within an Agile framework, for the integration with the Bitcoin network and DeFi applications • Implemented full-stack automation integrated into Azure and mentored QA Engineers, reducing critical bugs in production by 35% and accelerating release cycles by 25% • Executed a wide range of testing types: Unit, API, Automation (Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Postman), E2E, Regression, Smoke, Integration, Exploratory, UAT and Cross-Functional (performance with Gatling and JMeter, Security, Compatibility, Usability, Accessibility, Scalability) • Specialized in testing blockchain transactions for decentralized finance products across networks including BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, BSC Testnet and Goerli, utilizing tools like Fireblocks • Applied Cloudflare features to enhance website security and performance, incorporating relevant testing procedures • Managed the complete project lifecycle using Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog grooming, task prioritization and stakeholder communication via Jira and Notion • Key Technologies & Tools: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Maven, Python, React, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Oracle, Node.js, Visual Studio Code, AWS, Azure, GitLab, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, Allure, REST Assured, RESTful API, XML, SOAP, TestRail, TestProject, Gatling, JMeter, Fireblocks, Cloudflare, Jira, Confluence, Zapier, Notion, ClickUp, LastPass, BambooHR, Slack
Regional Manager and Business Developer
Rentible
2022 - 2023
• Pioneered Web3 adoption in real estate by spearheading regional management and business development for Rentible, a cutting-edge platform facilitating crypto-based property rentals via smart contracts • Represented Rentible at The Capital 2022 Metaverse Conference (CoinMarketCap), generating 10+ high-value leads and expanding brand visibility in the crypto ecosystem • Secured strategic partnerships with 12 real-estate agencies and proptech startups, boosting platform listings by 150% and driving a 4x increase in monthly rental volume using Salesforce • Onboarded 40+ new clients, property owners and asset managers, by guiding them through smart-contract setup, KYC/compliance and platform integration • Conducted 25+ stakeholder interviews and needs-analysis sessions to refine user journeys, resulting in a 25% uptick in user engagement metrics • Audited and optimized website UX/UI, collaborating with designers and developers to improve load times by 40% and streamline the rental workflow • Authored comprehensive user guides, FAQs and video tutorials that reduced onboarding support tickets by 65% • Led investor outreach and due-diligence efforts, closing a pre-seed round and establishing ongoing VC relationships • Orchestrated PR campaigns across crypto and real-estate media channels, securing press and amplifying social media community growth by 300%
Senior QA Engineer
ThoughtWorks
2020 - 2021
• Acted as QA Engineer and Architect, Product Owner, Project Manager and Business Analyst, shaping end-to-end test strategy and ensuring alignment with product roadmaps • Led a cross-functional QA team of 4+ engineers, embedding Scrum, Kanban, TDD and BDD practices that increased automated test coverage to 90% and slashed regression cycles by 50% • Designed and implemented comprehensive test suites (unit, automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Pytest), E2E, regression, smoke, integration, exploratory, cross-functional and A/B testing), uncovering critical defects before production • Collaborated with developers to review unit tests, refine user stories, triage bugs and manage technical debt, improving sprint predictability by 30% • Orchestrated sprint planning, backlog grooming and retrospectives in Jira, Confluence, driving continuous process enhancements and stakeholder transparency • Applied SEO best practices and analytics strategies (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Google Tag Manager) to boost e-commerce engagement by 25% • Key Technologies & Tools: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Maven, Python, React, HTML, CSS, MySQL, Oracle, .NET, Node.js, AWS, GitLab, Git, Jenkins, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Pytest, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, Allure, REST Assured, RESTful API, XML, SOAP, Kibana, Grafana, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Jira, Confluence, Contentful, WordPress, Drupal, Gatling, JMeter, Visual Studio Code, Slack, Webex
Senior QA Engineer and Project Manager
Independent Consultant
2015 - 2020
• Delivered QA and project management services for 8 clients across fintech, e-commerce, healthcare and SaaS, reducing critical defects by 50% and accelerating release cycles by 40% in average • Architected and implemented robust automation frameworks (Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Pytest) in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java and Python, integrating with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) to ensure consistent, high-quality releases • Developed and launched 8 responsive websites (Drupal, WordPress, React) with tailored SEO strategies that boosted organic traffic by an average of 35% and improved lead conversion by 20% • Planned and executed diverse testing scopes, unit, E2E, regression, smoke, integration, exploratory, A/B and cross-functional (performance via Gatling & JMeter, security, scalability, compatibility, usability, accessibility), for both web and API projects • Advised startups and SMEs on digital marketing, social media growth and online advertising, delivering campaigns that achieved up to 5x ROI • Conducted market research and go-to-market planning for product launches in North America, Europe and Latin America, supporting clients’ market entry and fundraising efforts • Key Technologies & Tools: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Maven, Python, React, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Oracle, .NET, C, C#, C++, Node.js, Visual Studio Code, Salesforce, AWS, GitLab, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Cypress, Selenium, Appium, Playwright, Pytest, BrowserStack, Postman, TestCafe, JUnit, TestNG, Allure, REST Assured, RESTful API, XML, SOAP, Kibana, Grafana, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Jira, Confluence, TestRail, TestProject, Gatling, JMeter, Slack
QA Engineer and Project Manager
EspacioCuba
2012 - 2015
• Defined and validated functional requirements for the national real-estate portal and agency websites, writing and executing test plans to ensure 100% coverage • Managed office network infrastructure, provided support and maintained a high availability of internal systems • Employed data analytics and BI tools to surface usage insights, enabling targeted feature enhancements and process refinements • Key Technologies & Tools: Wordpress, PHP, Symfony, Linux, Apache, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, MySQL, SQL, RUP
QA Engineer and Project Manager
University of Computer Sciences
2008 - 2012
• Led student teams as Project Manager for significant academic software projects within the university environment • Managed the development lifecycle of a Medical Genetics Computer System (PHP, Symfony) designed to manage patient data for genetic diseases • Served as Project Manager for EPIGEN, a statistical analysis tool for Genetic Epidemiology research, facilitating the study of genetic and environmental factors in complex diseases • Worked as QA Engineer defining and implementing systematic activities and testing plans (Functional, Regression, Usability, Compatibility, Security, Performance) using RUP methodology principles across various software projects • Key Technologies & Tools: PHP, Symfony, Linux, Apache, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, MySQL, SQL, Java, RUP

Skills

agile
ai
blockchain
crypto
finance
fintech
java
javascript
project-manager
python
scrum
typescript
web3
quality-assurance
english
spanish