➜ ~ jamesgaid@sec●online
{James Ryan Gaid}
QA Engineer • Automation Specialist •
Security Enthusiast
█About Me
I'm a passionate QA Engineer with expertise in automated testing, security testing, and full-stack development. I specialize in creating robust testing frameworks and ensuring software quality across the development lifecycle.
My experience spans web application testing, API testing, security assessments, and test automation. I'm committed to delivering high-quality software solutions and continuously learning new technologies.
When I'm not testing applications or writing automation scripts, I enjoy contributing to open-source projects and staying updated with the latest trends in software testing and cybersecurity.
Technical Skills
Testing & QA
Programming
Security
DevOps & Tools
Quick Facts
Professional Experience
Jr. Software Development Engineer in Test(Promoted from Software Quality Assurance Engineer)
Progressed from Software Quality Assurance Engineer to Jr. Software Development Engineer in Test, expanding expertise in test automation and development practices.
Jr. Software Development Engineer in Test
(June 2025 – Present)Write and maintain automated test scripts in Playwright for UI, API, and integration layers under senior guidance. Execute existing regression and smoke suites in CI and report results.
- Write and maintain automated test scripts in Playwright for UI, API, and integration layers under senior guidance
- Execute existing regression and smoke suites in CI and report results in Jira or TestRail
- Debug test failures, isolate environment vs. code issues, and attach logs, or screenshots to tickets
Technologies
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer(Promoted from Quality Assurance Engineer)
Progressed from Quality Assurance Engineer to Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, demonstrating growth in technical leadership and team management capabilities.
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
(Dec 2022 – Jun 2023)Led the QA team and managed testing processes across projects. Mentored junior testers and maintained automation scripts.
- Led QA efforts across multiple client projects
- Established standardized testing procedures
- Implemented code review processes
Technologies
Featured Projects
Education
B.S. Information Technology
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines • 2020 – 2024
Focused on Software Engineering, QA practices, and participated in competitive programming and coding competitions.
Impact:
Achieved Dean's List honors for multiple semesters.
Technical Contributions:
- Developed a capstone project on automated web application testing.
- Participated in inter-university coding competitions.
- Contributed to open-source projects as part of coursework.
Certifications & Training
Continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity, testing, and technology.
Introduction to IoT
Fundamentals of Internet of Things technologies and applications
Skills Covered
Command Line in Linux
Linux command line fundamentals and system administration
Skills Covered
Practical Web App Security & Testing
Hands-on web application security testing and vulnerability assessment
Skills Covered
Get In Touch
Ready to discuss QA strategies, automation opportunities, or potential collaborations? I'd love to hear from you.
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, sharing knowledge about QA practices, or collaborating on interesting projects.
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