Alexandre Freitag
About Alexandre Freitag
Alexandre Freitag is a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) with extensive experience in software development and testing. He has worked at YieldStreet since 2020 and has held various roles in companies such as DBServer and HP, focusing on test automation and quality assurance.
Work at Yieldstreet
Alexandre Freitag has been employed at YieldStreet as a Senior Software Engineer in Test (SDET) since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining test scripts using Cypress and Typescript for web platforms. He also manages the CI/CD pipeline on Jenkins, executing automated testing in parallel with the Cypress Dashboard. His contributions enhance the quality and reliability of YieldStreet's software products.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Alexandre Freitag held various positions in software development and testing. He worked at DBServer as a Software Developer from 2009 to 2010 and later as a Software Test Analyst from 2005 to 2009. He also served as a Software Test Engineer at HP from 2010 to 2016 and as a Senior Test Automation Engineer at DBServer from 2016 to 2020. His experience spans over a decade and includes significant roles in both development and testing.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Freitag earned a Bachelor of Computer Science from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, completing his studies from 2001 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software engineering, particularly in test automation and quality assurance.
Technical Skills and Tools
Alexandre Freitag has developed proficiency in various testing frameworks and tools. He utilizes Cypress and Typescript for web platforms and employs Appium, WebDriver.IO, and JavaScript for mobile platforms. He has implemented a toolchain for the qualification team to improve testing processes, demonstrating his capability in enhancing software quality through automation.
Entrepreneurial Experience
In addition to his technical roles, Alexandre Freitag was the Editor In Chief and Founder of A Hora Do Filme, where he worked from 2014 to 2022. This role involved overseeing content and operations, showcasing his versatility beyond software engineering.