QA Lead & SQA Strategist | Senior QA Specialist | CTFL ISTQB | Fluent English (C2)
Matão, SP, Brazil | Remote Work Preferred
(+55) 16 99714-8778 | leonardosetti@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/leonardo-setti
Senior SQA professional with 17+ years of experience delivering exceptional test coverage across mobile apps, web, fintech, and enterprise platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in managing SQA strategies, risk mitigation, and analytical requirements review. Strategic leader and mentor who has trained and coached over 40 QA professionals, fostering a quality culture and driving process enhancement throughout the Software Development Cycle. Proven success in dynamic, distributed Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
| Area of Strength | Leadership Contributions and Impact |
|---|---|
| Process Ownership & Optimization | Designed, reviewed, and evaluated QA processes (Test Plan, Test Case, Test Strategy) across multiple organizations. Achieved 30% cycle time reduction through workflow refinement and systematic improvement initiatives. |
| Team Leadership & Mentorship | Led and coordinated shared QA team resources. Mentored 40+ QA professionals and facilitated business rule knowledge transfer across QA and development teams. |
| Risk Management & Quality Advocacy | Awarded "High Five Award" for exceptional problem identification and prevention. Maintained zero production defects on major Fortune 500 accounts. Applied risk-based testing for high-risk area identification and prioritization. |
| Stakeholder Communication | Fluent English (C2 level) enabled seamless cross-functional collaboration. Delivered daily reporting on test outcomes and critical quality metrics to stakeholders. |
| Adaptability & Resilience | Provided international leadership (Angola, Brazil). Supported critical processes during the corporate merger of Vivo and Telefónica, adapting SQA strategies and processes. |
Senior QA Analyst | Teramind (USA, Remote)
December 2024 – December 2025
- Led deep review of project specifications to define precise test coverage and risk mitigation strategies.
- Managed infrastructure and virtualization (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V), including Debian VMs, Docker, and OVA.
- Performed comprehensive API testing with Postman and back-end data validation using SQL queries for PostgreSQL.
- Proactively identified and escalated QA risks impacting release timelines and quality.
Senior QA Analyst | FOUR (Pay With Four) – Fintech
April 2024 – August 2024
- Coordinated QA strategies for mobile payment platforms (iOS/Android).
- Executed API tests with Postman for payment flow validation on platforms such as Stripe and Galileo.
- Achieved zero payment processing failures through edge case exploration and risk mitigation.
- Utilized BrowserStack for device farm testing across 20+ device/OS combinations.
Senior QA Analyst | Sinqia (Bank of America Account)
May 2023 – January 2024
- Led and evaluated validation processes for critical financial systems migration for Bank of America.
- Optimized testing processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in cycle time through workflow refinement.
- Developed and implemented 100% of test plans for application server migration.
- Managed SQA artifacts using JIRA, Confluence, and qTest with SCRUM methodology.
Senior QA Analyst | Arctouch Brasil
June 2021 – March 2023
- Led mobile-first testing across 12+ applications (iOS/Android).
- Implemented accessibility validation (A11Y/WCAG 2.1) standards for inclusive design across 50+ devices.
- Contributed to product design reviews, providing insights into requirements, schedules, and risks.
Senior Testing Analyst | Wipro (Mastercard Account)
November 2013 – January 2021
- Played a key role in high-impact international projects, working on-site at Mastercard HQ (St. Louis, MO, USA).
- Led the integration, training, and mentoring of 40+ QA professionals.
- Developed robust test scenarios using Transact SQL queries for backend data validation against Oracle 11g/12c.
- Awarded "High Five Award" for identifying and preventing critical defects.
QA Consultant | Link/Aitec Brasil
August 2008 – January 2013
- Provided international QA leadership and consulting for clients including Vivo/Telefónica (Brazil) and Movicel (Angola).
- Designed, reviewed, and validated the entire QA process.
- Participated in the corporate merger of Vivo and Telefónica, leading process adaptation for QA teams.
| Category | Skills & Tools |
|---|---|
| Methodologies & Strategy | Scrum/Agile, Kanban, SAFe, Risk-based testing, Test Plan/Strategy/Case Design and Evaluation |
| Backend & Data Validation | SQL Query Writing/Optimization (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Transact SQL), API Testing & Validation (Postman), Database Integrity Checks |
| Compliance & Quality | Accessibility Validation (A11Y/WCAG 2.1), Performance Analysis/Monitoring (DataDog, Splunk) |
| Infrastructure & CI/CD | Linux (Arch Linux, Debian, RHEL), Docker, Virtualization (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V), Shell Script/Bash |
| Management Tools | JIRA + Zephyr Squad, HP Quality Center/ALM, Confluence, qTest, TestRail |
| Test Automation & Principles | BDD/Gherkin, TDD, Postman API testing, Cypress |
B.S. Analysis & Systems Development
FATEC – Taquaritinga, SP | Expected December 2026
Technology in Data Processing (90% credits completed)
FATEC | Completed December 2008
Computer Technician
E.T.E.C. Sylvio de Matos Carvalho | Completed 2002
Certifications
- Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL ISTQB): 12-CTFL-01817-BR
- English: Fluent (C2 Level - EF SET Certified)
- Languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced/C2)