Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Karla Fernandes

QA Analyst | Software Tester
Burnaby,BC

Summary

Experienced Quality Analyst with almost 8 years of expertise in manual software testing and project management. Proficient in conducting thorough tests, managing project lifecycles, and implementing agile methodologies. Skilled in creating documentation and utilizing various testing methods. Recognized for exceptional performance and ability to deliver high-quality results efficiently.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Analyst | Project Management

HYPERSPACE
Remote
09.2019 - Current

• Conducted thorough manual software testing for an agribusiness financial company, focusing on financial calculations, performance, and design tests using agile methodology.

• Managed project lifecycles from inception to delivery for insurance software tailored to electronic devices, overseeing both project management and quality assurance aspects.

• Developed proficient skills in technology project management while enhancing QA expertise during tenure at Hyperspace. Additionally, I created test case documents, user manuals, test plans, and test reports.

• Implemented various testing methods, including end-to-end, exploratory, smoke, performance, manual functional, acceptance, and exploratory testing.

Quality Analyst

IBEGESP
São Paulo | Brazil
06.2019 - 09.2019

• Developed, updated, and applied operational quality control procedures to ensure project delivery quality.

• Played a key role in investigating various failures and out-of-specification issues, devising optimal corrective actions to achieve desired quality levels.

• Led the decision-making process regarding the types of tests to be performed, analyzing the company's business rules, delivery time, and available tools.

• Implemented agile methodology in the company, utilizing available agile tools and documenting the entire quality testing process.

Quality Analyst

3MW Communication and Technology
São Paulo | Brazil
09.2016 - 05.2019

• Started as a QA specialist, initially involved in content updates for CMS sites already in production.

• Recognized for exceptional performance, promoted to the role of Senior QA, where I excelled in rapid and high-quality project delivery.

• Created user manuals for clients and conducted system training in different states.

• Deepened my knowledge in agile and waterfall methodologies to ensure quality and faster deliveries.

• Responsible for relaying demands from the company's support team and testing before closing tickets opened by clients.

Education

Associate of Arts - Software Quality Assurance Engineering

Canadian College of Technology And Business
Vancouver, BC
05-2025

Skills

  • Natural problem solver
  • Solutions oriented
  • Strong and effective QA skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Quick to adapt
  • Functional Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Bug Tracking
  • Best Practices and Methodologies
  • Critical Thinking Abilities
  • Manual Testing
  • Experience With Agile Methodologies
  • Performance Testing
  • User Manual Creation
  • End-to-End Testing
  • Exploratory Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Acceptance Testing

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Quality Analyst | Project Management

HYPERSPACE
09.2019 - Current

Quality Analyst

IBEGESP
06.2019 - 09.2019

Quality Analyst

3MW Communication and Technology
09.2016 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Software Quality Assurance Engineering

Canadian College of Technology And Business
Karla FernandesQA Analyst | Software Tester