Marcelo Procopio Costa
About Marcelo Procopio Costa
Marcelo Procopio Costa is a QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in manual and automated testing for mobile and web applications. He has worked in various roles across multiple industries, demonstrating proficiency in building automated test suites and collaborating with distributed teams.
Work at BairesDev
Marcelo Procopio Costa currently serves as a QA Automation Engineer at BairesDev, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a QA Tech Lead at the same company from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to various projects and led quality assurance initiatives. His experience at BairesDev highlights his expertise in both manual and automated testing, specifically for mobile and web applications.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining BairesDev, Marcelo held several positions in quality assurance. He worked as a QA Engineer at Questrade Financial Group from 2018 to 2021, and briefly as a QA Engineer at Turing in 2023. He also served as a QA Engineer at Inter in 2021 and as a QA Test Analyst at Base2 Tecnologia in 2017. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Marcelo studied Information Technology at Centro Universitário Uni-BH, where he achieved a degree in IT Management from 2012 to 2014. He is certified in ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL), which demonstrates his foundational knowledge in software testing principles. His educational background supports his extensive experience in quality assurance and automation testing.
Technical Skills and Tools
Marcelo possesses strong technical skills in building automated test suites using tools such as Selenium with TypeScript, JavaScript, and Ruby. He is proficient in various software quality tools and environments, including Cypress, Watir, Jasmine, Protractor, Node.JS, XCUITest, and Expresso. Additionally, he has experience with databases like SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB, as well as test management tools like Jira and Testlink.
Industry Experience and Collaboration
Marcelo has worked in multiple industries, including Education, Financial, Healthcare, and Governmental sectors. He has experience collaborating with distributed teams across different cultures, which enhances his ability to work effectively in global environments. His strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills contribute to his success in Agile/Scrum development settings.