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Carlos Alexandre Lourenço Taborda

Curitiba, Parana

Summary

Dynamic Tech Leader with 15+ years of experience driving Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Automation Engineering and DevOps practices. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions through Agile and Lean methodologies, focusing on customer satisfaction, innovation and operational excellence. Proficient in designing test automation frameworks, implementing CI/CD pipelines and promoting a DevOps culture. Strategic thinker with a strong track record in managing end-to-end software testing processes (SDLC, STLC), driving test automation (functional and non-functional) and ensuring software accessibility. Passionate about fostering diverse, inclusive teams and empowering them to achieve optimal performance. Leader in innovation spearheading key projects in Open Innovation and disruptive technologies while ensuring alignment with business goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Executive/SQE Tech Leader/Senior Software Test Specialist

TELEFONICA/VIVO
02.2013 - 09.2024
  • Implemented Shift Left Testing culture on majority of projects, achieving a 75% adoption rate
  • Facilitated the adoption of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance software delivery and collaborating across departments reducing defects and ensuring high-performance software
  • Increased software accessibility by 70% by leading a team over 21 software analysts (including Devs, POs, SQEs, SEs) to deliver the accessibility requirements established by WCAG for four web-based applications over two years
  • Maintained the system availability and reliability at 98,9% by leading more than 110 SQEs to foster a culture of quality and testing excellence, promoting agile practices and continuous testing improvement across over 130 projects annually
  • Improved the test design efficiency by 53% through implementing of an Edge/Device Testing solution with Headspin/DeviceLab which utilized 200 different devices remotely
  • Increased test coverage by 35% by leading the Test Automation Team, which was responsible for automating over 2,500 regression test cases, 35000 functional test cases and 120 non-functional test cases across 400 different systems
  • Enhanced test execution efficiency by 65% by developing a Test Automation Framework (TAF) strategy that supported the SQE in creating Integration Test Scripts, Functional Test Scripts, Regression Test Scripts and Edge/Device Test Scripts
  • Managed the Test Automation scope of Vivo by 90% by hiring 15 Test Automation Analysts and creating a dedicated Test Automation Team to implement the Test Automation Framework

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

SENAI
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Impacted the learning process for 80 students aged between 16 and 18 years by teaching 'Software Engineering' and 'Quality Assurance and Testing' as part of the Technology Program

BUSINESS ANALYST

SOFTPLAN POLIGRAPH
04.2012 - 02.2013
  • Digitalized the judicial process area by 45% by gathering requirements, mapping and analyzing business processes, designing new workflow processes and creating business metrics
  • Improved Customer Experience with Product Design patterns by 90% through implementation of strategies and techniques such as Design Thinking, Business Process Management, and Business Canvas Notation

TEST AUTOMATION ANALIST

HSBC/GLT SOFTWARE DELIVERY
07.2009 - 04.2012
  • Increased test coverage by 15% YOY by developing over 120 test data scripts and 36 non-functional test scenarios for Testing Center of Excellence
  • Maintained test execution efficiency by 80% by executing more than 120 test data scripts, resulting in the creation of over 50000 different test data annually

Education

MBA - Executive Leadership in IT

FACULDADE ANHANGUERA
07.2024

MBA - CyberSecurity

FACULDADE ANHANGUERA
06.2024

Specialization - Information Technology and Project Management

FAE
11.2015

Bachelor - Information Management

UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PARANÁ
12.2011

Skills

  • Programming languages: Java, C, JavaScript, VBScript
  • Source and version control: git, github
  • Databases: MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
  • Software development tools: JIRA, Confluence, VSCode, Eclipse
  • Software development standards and lifecycle
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Test-driven development
  • Code reviews
  • DevOps principles
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Agile development methodologies
  • Cloud computing technologies
  • Project management
  • Technical problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Requirements gathering
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Budget management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Creative and innovative

Professional leadership and awards

  • 2023, Diversity and Inclusion improvement for System Accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
  • 2022, Improvement the employee's systems for respect and include for transgender individual regarding their social name.
  • 2021, Implement the Collaborative Digital Culture for IT department.
  • 2021, Selected as one of 10 participants companywide for a 12-month 'DNA Vivo' professional development program.
  • 2020, Selected as one of 15 participants companywide for a 12-month 'Shapers' professional development program.
  • 2017, Selected as one of 30 participants companywide for a 12-month 'Lean Six Sigma' technical development program.
  • 2015, Named as one of the top 5 participants companywide for Leadership in project 'Test Automation Framework for Regression Testing at Vivo.'

Certification

  • IGTI, Professional in DevOps Culture and Practices, 09/01/20
  • INTERNATIONAL SCRUM INSTITUTE, Scrum Associate Accredited Certification, 08/01/20
  • CERTIPROF, Lifelong Learning Certification, 08/01/20
  • 6SigmaStudy, Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, 06/01/20
  • CERTIPROF, DevOps Essentials Professional Certification, 07/01/20
  • CERTIPROF, Scrum Foundation Professional Certification, 06/01/20

Academic leadership and awards

  • 2011, Awarded the best Academic Paper in UFPR Undergraduate Research Project Annual Event.
  • 2010, Awarded the best Academic Paper and Pitch in UFPE 3rd Symposium on Hypertext and Technologies in Education.
  • 2010, Received an honorable mention for the best Academic Paper and Pitch from UFPR.
  • 2010, Honored as the second-best Academic Paper in UFPR Undergraduate Research Project Annual Event.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefits

Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

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