Mariana Araujo

Functional QA Manager

Managed a Functional QA department of 100+ testers delivering QA as an external partner, reporting to senior leadership. Evaluated new client opportunities and planned capacity, staffing each project with the right skills.

QA ManagementCapacity PlanningClient ManagementProcess ImprovementMentorshipTest StrategyKPIs

SQA Manager

Built and led the SQA team, introducing SQA best practices and developing the team through feedback and coaching. Defined risk-based test strategies from customer requirements, specifications, and software documentation, with mitigation plans aligned with software and project managers.

SQATest StrategyRisk Based TestingTest PlanningTest CycleResource PlanningKPIsContinuous ImprovementCoaching

Senior SQA Engineer

Defined test scope, plans, and test cases per release, improving coverage and risk mitigation. Primary point of contact for customers on issues and troubleshooting, and implemented BDD tests for Android projects.

Test PlanningTest CasesRisk MitigationCustomer SupportBDDAndroidIPTVDVB CDVBHPNADHCPHTTPTFTPOPCH

SQA Engineer

Tested bootloader, downloader, middleware, and UI on IPTV and satellite set-top boxes, tracking issues in Jira and Odart. Led on-site QA for a DVB-S set-top box project in the UK, validating performance in a live environment.

Embedded TestingSet Top BoxesIPTVDVBJiraOdartOn Site QA

Software Development and Project Intern

Supported software development and project activities as an intern, contributing to testing and project coordination.

Project Management Intern

Assisted project management activities, supporting project coordination and documentation.

Process Optimization Intern

Supported process optimization initiatives, contributing to efficiency improvements.