Marco Andrade
About Marco Andrade
Marco Andrade is a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and software testing. He has worked for various companies, including Circle, Luma Health, and Toptal, and has a strong background in Agile methodologies and automation tools.
Current Role at Circle.so
Marco Andrade serves as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Circle since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes. His experience in utilizing methodologies such as Agile and Kanban enhances the efficiency of the QA practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Marco has a diverse background in quality assurance roles across various companies. He worked as a Senior QA Engineer at Luma Health for 10 months in 2020. Prior to that, he held multiple positions at Toptal, including Senior Community Leader, Scrum Master, and QA Automation Engineer, accumulating four years of experience in QA automation from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include QA Engineer positions at Avenue Code and Ubertesters, showcasing his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Marco Andrade earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His expertise includes utilizing Ruby on Rails and Watir for test automation, as well as applying Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies in his projects. He has a strong foundation in bug tracking and resolution, which supports his quality assurance efforts.
International Experience
Marco gained international experience during his internship at Infosys in Bangalore, India, where he worked in the research team focused on automation software for three months in 2011. This experience contributed to his understanding of global software development practices and quality assurance standards.
Methodologies and Tools
In his quality assurance practices, Marco employs Agile and Kanban methodologies to streamline processes. He is experienced in using tools and frameworks such as Watir for test automation, which enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of testing procedures. His focus on Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) further supports collaboration between technical and non-technical team members.