QA · ANALYTIC
Available · QA roles and freelance projects
Maximiliano Farias
QA Tester · Semi-Senior
Test like QA, think like a user.
Web & mobile testing · Manual, functional, API & Cypress.
How I think · FullDrive QA
From requirement to CI, with the user in mind.
Quality starts before testing
I like to get involved from the beginning — understand what we're building, ask questions, and spot potential issues before we even reach the testing phase.
A good bug speaks for itself
I aim for every report to be clear, concrete, and useful — so anyone on the team can understand what happened, how to reproduce it, and why it matters.
Testing is a mindset
I don't stick to expected scenarios only. I like to explore, ask questions, and think about the different ways a feature can be used.
Beyond the role
QA, but human.
Technology changes constantly. Tools change, processes change, and new ways of building software keep appearing.
But behind every product, there are people.
That's why I think doing QA also means observing, exploring, asking questions, and thinking like a user — because quality isn't just about finding bugs. It's also about understanding what we're building and helping build it better.
So when I report a bug, I don't just ask what broke. I ask who it affects.
Profile
About me
I'm a Semi-Senior QA Tester with 4 years in software testing. I started as a Trainee at a software factory and grew into working autonomously on international projects.
My strongest domain is fintech: lending and mortgage platforms for the US market, where a wrong amount, date or status has real impact. I've also tested a paid-survey rewards app (web and mobile), a home-services marketplace and a shared-calendar platform.
I do functional, manual, exploratory, regression and API testing, and I automate with Cypress and TypeScript when it adds value. I call my approach FullDrive QA: covering the full cycle, from requirement to CI.
I'm currently available for a Semi-Senior QA role and for freelance projects.
Expertise
Technical skills
History
Work experience
Crombie S.R.L.
Software Factory · QA Tester (Trainee → Semi-Senior)
Joined as a Trainee and grew to Semi-Senior, working on international projects and taking on broader responsibilities over time.
Started with test execution and defect tracking, then expanded into requirements analysis, scenario design and test planning.
Worked on higher-complexity features and integrations, adding automation and a broader view of each application and its risks.
In my last stage, I helped define priorities and coverage strategies, supported other QA team members and worked closely with technical and business teams.
Learning
Certifications & training
- ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL)In preparation
- AWS for Software Testers: Cloud Automation TestingUdemy · 2025
- Cypress Automation TestingUdemy · 2024
- Software TestingUdemy · 2024
- Exploratory Testing for Agile TeamsUdemy · 2024
- PythonUdemy · 2024
- Full Stack DevelopmentCoderhouse · 2022
- JavaScript · TypeScript · Web DevelopmentCoderhouse · 2022
Soft skills
Professional competencies
Analytical thinking
I like to understand the system before starting to test it.
Critical thinking
I question scenarios and look for different ways to use a feature.
Ownership
I take responsibility for the tasks I pick up and see them through to the end.
Problem-solving
I investigate before assuming and try to understand the root cause of issues.
Effective communication
I try to make information clear and useful for every person on the team.
Priority management
I organize work by impact, risk, and project needs — focusing on what affects users or the business most.
Mentoring & collaboration
I share knowledge, support fellow QA engineers, and take initiative when I can contribute.
Languages
Reach out
Let's talk
Available now. I'm looking for a Semi-Senior QA role (remote or hybrid in Buenos Aires) and I also take freelance testing projects for web, mobile and APIs. For a job opportunity, email me or message me on LinkedIn. For a project, check the packages.