Erick Guadalupe Félix Flores
Lead SDET
Ciudad Obregón,SON
Summary
Lead SDET with 4+ years of experience building automation frameworks, leading QA teams, and transforming quality processes. Expert in Playwright, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and backend/API testing. Proven results improving delivery speed, defect reduction, and testing maturity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead SDET
Issirmax
04.2024 - Current
- Led an 8-member QA team, overseeing automation, performance, and security testing across multiple systems.
- Built a Playwright + Python (pytest-async) automation framework, reducing scripting time by 60% and automating 80% of systems.
- Defined and documented the end-to-end QA process within the company’s SDLC, establishing a consistent and scalable quality baseline.
- Reduced UAT defects by 60% through a standardized classification process for client findings (bugs, non-applicable, change requests).
- Implemented Jenkins + Docker + Allure pipelines for continuous integration, execution, and reporting of automated tests.
- Integrated OWASP ZAP and JMeter for automated security and performance testing, improving system reliability and visibility of risks.
- Contributed to the company’s CMMI Level 3 DEV certification by formalizing QA standards, processes, and technical documentation.
- Performed backend testing and development using FastAPI, Django Ninja, PostgreSQL, and SQLAlchemy ORM.
- Trained and mentored QA engineers on automation tools, best practices, and coding standards, strengthening team capability and autonomy.
- Collaborated in requirement analysis and test strategy definition, ensuring coverage from business logic to backend validation.
- Conducted code and test reviews, promoting continuous improvement and adherence to automation standards.
QA Lead
Media Aérea
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Led the QA team in implementing automated testing frameworks, enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and cases, ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify defects early in the development cycle, significantly improving product release timelines.
- Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with development teams to resolve issues and implement improvements, elevating overall product quality.
QA Automation Engineer
Ludens Productions
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Automated regression and functional test cases using Cypress for web applications.
- Designed and maintained test case matrices aligned with sprint requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Executed manual test cycles for validation and exploratory testing.
- Logged, tracked, and verified defects (ClickUp, Trello) through the bug lifecycle in collaboration with developers.
- Participated in QA and client meetings to review progress, clarify requirements, and define test priorities.
Education
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering - Medical Technology
Universidad La Salle Del Noroeste
Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Automation framework development
Certification
ITIL Foundation Level
Accomplishments
💡 Highlighted Project: Designed a fully documented Playwright + Python (pytest-async) automation framework (~6,500 LOC) featuring Dockerized CI/CD, Jenkins pipelines, and Allure integration. → GitHub Repository
Timeline
Certified Associate CMMI
01-2025
ITIL Foundation Level
07-2024
Lead SDET
Issirmax
04.2024 - Current
Certified Scrum Developer
03-2024
QA Lead
Media Aérea
09.2022 - 04.2024
QA Automation Engineer
Ludens Productions
02.2021 - 09.2022
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering - Medical Technology
Universidad La Salle Del Noroeste
05.2001 -