Emiliano Duque Padilla
About Emiliano Duque Padilla
Emiliano Duque Padilla is a Senior Manual Tester Engineer at Endava with extensive experience in various engineering and managerial roles across Colombia and the United States.
Current Position at Endava
Emiliano Duque Padilla currently holds the position of Senior Manual Tester Engineer at Endava. In this role, he is responsible for executing manual testing procedures, ensuring the quality of software products before their release. His tasks include creating test plans, documenting test cases, and identifying bugs or issues in the software. Emiliano is an integral part of a Scrum team and actively participates in all Scrum ceremonies, contributing to the collaborative and iterative process of software development.
Previous Experience
Emiliano's professional experience spans several industries and roles. He served as Junior Full Stack Engineer at a company named 'none' in Colombia from 2021 to 2022 for 9 months. Prior to that, he was the General Manager at Have Fun Learning English, also in Colombia, where he worked from 2019 to 2022. His long-standing role at Construcciones 4D had him working as a Civil Engineer from 2013 to 2022. Emiliano's extensive experience includes a 13-year tenure as a QA Specialist at Schlumberger in the United States, from 2000 to 2013. Additionally, he has worked as a freelance builder, constructing houses and buildings.
Education and Technical Background
Emiliano Duque Padilla has a solid educational foundation in engineering and software. He earned a Maestría en Ingeniería de Software y Sistemas de Información from TECH Universidad Tecnológica in 2023. In 2021, he completed the Técnico en Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web de MisionTic 2022 and Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web programs at Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga. His foundational academic achievement is a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, which he completed in 2000. Emiliano continues to enhance his skills by studying test automation.
Software and Hardware QA Experience
Emiliano has significant experience in QA/QC testing in both software and hardware contexts. His expertise dates back to his time at Schlumberger, where he specialized in quality assurance for petroleum exploration technologies. This background equipped him with a keen attention to detail and strong analytical abilities essential for identifying and resolving technical issues. His comprehensive testing experience includes ensuring the reliability and performance of various systems and applications.
Entrepreneurial and Leadership Skills
Emiliano has demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills across various roles. As General Manager at Have Fun Learning English, he honed his ability to manage operations and teams under pressure. His leadership capabilities are further proven by his role in the construction industry as a freelance builder. Emiliano is also an entrepreneur and investor, indicating his strategic thinking and capability to navigate diverse professional environments. His role in a Scrum team at Endava underscores his ability to lead and collaborate effectively.