John Michael Salamat
About John Michael Salamat
John Michael Salamat is a Senior Test Engineer at SiteMinder in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Adamson University and has worked in various roles in the IT industry since 2008.
Work at SiteMinder
John Michael Salamat has been employed at SiteMinder as a Senior Test Engineer since 2015. In this role, he assists the Technical Lead by breaking down stories and bugs into technical tasks. He supports the QA Lead in enhancing SiteMinder's QA capabilities and dedicates time to mentoring junior testers. His responsibilities include conducting load testing for API and web systems using JMETER and establishing the production environment, which involves coordinating application installations and setting up test data.
Education and Expertise
John Michael Salamat earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Adamson University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in software testing and quality assurance. He is skilled in both manual and automated testing, utilizing tools such as Test Rail, Katalon Studios, Postman, and GraphQL. He designs and implements automation tests for web and API systems, demonstrating proficiency in his field.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining SiteMinder, John Michael Salamat held several positions in the IT sector. He worked at IBM Solutions Delivery Inc. as an IT Specialist - Senior Software Test Engineer from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Software Quality Engineer at Lakeside Technologies, LLC from 2008 to 2010 and also served as a Business Requirements Analyst there for 9 months in 2010. Additionally, he worked as an IT Business Analyst at Twist Resources for 8 months in 2015.
Technical Skills and Tools
John Michael Salamat possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software testing. He performs manual and automated testing and has experience with various testing tools, including Test Rail, Katalon Studios, Postman, and GraphQL. He is proficient in designing and implementing automation tests and conducts load testing for API and web systems using JMETER. His expertise supports the quality assurance processes within his organization.
Mentorship and Development
In his current role, John Michael Salamat dedicates a significant portion of his time to mentoring junior testers. He shares his skills and knowledge to support their professional development. His commitment to mentorship contributes to the growth of the QA team and enhances the overall capabilities of the quality assurance function at SiteMinder.