➜ ~ 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
- Update test data sets for local and cloud test environments
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retros to understand acceptance criteria and refine test cases early
- Monitor flaky tests and rerun or quarantine them while collaborating with devs to stabilize root causes
- Document new test scenarios, create simple wiki pages, and peer-review PRs for coding standards and readability
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
(June 2023 – July 2025)Led test automation efforts and maintained CI/CD pipelines while executing API, performance, and penetration tests.
- Developed and maintained automated testing frameworks
- Implemented CI/CD testing integration
- Performed security testing and vulnerability assessments
- Collaborated with development teams on quality improvements
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
- Developed onboarding program for new team members
Quality Assurance Engineer
(Jun 2022 – Dec 2022)Performed manual and automated testing on web platforms. Collaborated closely with developers to resolve bugs early in the SDLC.
- Conducted systematic testing of web applications
- Created comprehensive test documentation
- Collaborated with development teams on testing practices
- Participated in architectural reviews for testability
Technologies
Featured Projects
Financial Tracker Application
Personal finance management application built with React and Node.js for tracking expenses and managing budgets.
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
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Foundational cybersecurity principles and best practices
Skills Covered
CyberOps Associate
Cybersecurity operations and incident response fundamentals
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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