Federico D.
Senior Quality Assurance Lead
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Federico D. is a highly accomplished Senior QA Lead with over seven years of experience establishing robust quality practices across diverse industries such as streaming, eCommerce, fintech, logistics, and mobile products. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he has played a pivotal role in transforming quality assurance from individual execution to a structured discipline, developing test strategies and implementing quality metrics. At Robin, Federico successfully redefined the QA process for four product teams, optimizing processes and simplifying complex documentation. His expertise extends to the introduction of AI-assisted testing workflows, using tools like Playwright paired with Claude for accelerated test authoring and maintenance. As Director of the Software Quality Diploma at UNTREF, Federico has contributed to the education of over 2,000 QA professionals. His efforts encompass leading QA teams in high-profile engagements with companies such as Disney and HBO, and spearheading test automation with platforms like Functionize and Playwright, showcasing his proficiency in API & Backend and Automation & CI/CD environments. An advocate for QA education, Federico regularly engages in speaking events, shaping the quality landscape with his insights.
Experience
Senior Quality Assurance Lead
Robin · 2026 — PresentTransformed QA from individual execution into a structured practice across four product teams by defining processes, documentation standards, and ownership. Evaluated and implemented Qase as the test management platform, migrating nearly 600 test cases from Notion. Standardized backend documentation for QA across three projects, covering approximately 1,500 API endpoints, enabling various testing types. Defined QA workflows comprehensively, clarifying validation stages and entry/exit criteria for releases. Introduced quality metrics and structured feedback, enhancing defect visibility and reporting consistency. Served as a technical reference for two QA professionals, influencing testing practices.Head of Quality Assurance
Abstracta · 2026 — 2026Managed QA strategy for a client account, pinpointing process gaps and defining improvements adopted by the delivery team. Conducted audits of existing test suites, eliminating 15% of redundant scenarios, thus reducing regression execution time. Identified defects within 7% of test cases during the audit, correcting previously failing coverage. Oversaw a team of three QA professionals, developing individual roadmaps and facilitating knowledge transfer.QA Lead
Curiosity Inc. (CuriosityStream) · 2024 — 2026Executed QA strategy for a multi-platform streaming ecosystem while managing a team of five through monthly release cycles. Held responsibility for a device matrix of 14 configurations validated during each release across various platforms. Established the end-to-end QA process from ground up, defining testing strategy and release validation practices. Integrated Playwright and Functionize into the automation stack, utilizing AI assistance for test authoring; built a suite of approximately 200 automated scenarios focused on API coverage.Chief Technology Officer, now Product Manager / QA Strategy
Iconext · 2024 — PresentInitially joined as CTO responsible for the IT function, later transitioning to product management as the platform evolved. Directed product definition and delivery initiatives for a logistics platform, ensuring alignment among operational stakeholders and a diverse engineering team around a prioritized roadmap. Translated operational requirements into actionable product definitions and coordinated directly with development teams throughout delivery processes.Mobile QA Lead
Qualitest · 2023 — 2024Led QA initiatives for Android and iOS applications within the real estate sector, overseeing a team of five throughout ten release cycles. Managed test design, execution, and reporting for functional, UI, and regression testing on both simulators and physical devices. Defined quality metrics and coordinated QA efforts to enhance coverage and team efficiency. Supported automation practices to expand testing coverage while minimizing repetitive manual validation.AEM Lead QA Analyst
Conexio · 2022 — 2023Supervised a team of three QA analysts serving three international clients on Adobe Experience Manager, coordinating testing across multiple layers, including frontend and backend. Introduced Cypress automation, building a suite of 200 scenarios and increasing automated regression coverage significantly. Managed both functional and non-functional validations to contribute to more reliable release cycles.Senior QA Analyst
Telecom Argentina · 2020 — 2022Solely managed backend QA for Flow, a streaming platform, ensuring validation of all approximately 400 API endpoints. Developed and implemented the login queueing system to manage concurrency spikes during major live events. Acted as the primary QA on this initiative, collaborating closely with the product owner and coordinating various teams through delivery. Conducted extensive functional, API, database, and log validation using tools like Postman and Swagger, thereby enhancing defect detection before release.QA Analyst, Multi-platform
uTest · 2020 — 2022Performed functional, exploratory, and regression testing on digital products across a variety of platforms including web and mobile. Contributed to QA initiatives for globally recognized brands such as Disney, HBO, and Audi. Documented test cycles, tracked defects, and validated UX/UI behavior.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Programming AnalystUniversidad Abierta Interamericana · — — 2027
- Diploma in Information SecurityUniversidad Siglo 21 · — — 2022
- Video Game Development & Programming TechnicianImage Campus · 2015 — 2017