Edwin O. Danganan

QA leader with 20+ years of experience in software quality assurance, test management, and delivery in Agile and SDLC environments. Strong background in leading QA teams, defining test strategies, driving automation, and working closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders. Experienced in enterprise systems, data platforms, and financial services applications. Seeking a QA Manager role where I can help scale quality practices and improve release confidence.

Lead QA Analyst - GHD

(2018-01 - 2025-12)

• Led and supervised QA team supporting multiple applications in an Agile environment
• Defined test approaches for functional, regression, and deployment verification testing
• Coordinated closely with developers, product owners, and project managers to align testing with release goals
• Investigated production and customer-reported issues and supported root cause analysis
• Improved test coverage through a mix of manual and automated testing
• Contributed to overall test strategy, risk identification, and release readiness decisions

Senior QA Tester / IT Consultant - Benedictio Corp. (Client: Accenture)

(2017-05 - 2017-12)

Delivered testing services using SDLC methodology in a fast-paced enterprise environment

• Designed and executed Unit and SIT test cases (manual and automated)
• Built automated scripts using JMeter and Selenium
• Prepared and maintained test data for multiple test cycles

Senior Test Analyst / Senior ETL Tester - RCG IT Philippines (Client: Macquarie Offshore Services)

(2014-07 - 2016-10)

• 3rd Project (Oct 2015 – Oct 2016): Worked in Agile sprints supporting data warehouse and regulatory reporting solutions - Performed backend, ETL, and data validation testing (Foundation, Staging, DWH) - Conducted system, integration, and UAT support testing - Used Redgate Compare for data and functional validation - Tracked and triaged defects and provided regular test status and risk reports - Supported business users during UAT and production readiness
• 2nd Project (May 2015 – Jul 2015): Pioneer member of Data Delivery testing team for new regulatory data warehouse - Executed regression testing using HP UFT - Designed structured and reusable test cases using HP ALM - Reported defects and test metrics through HP ALM
• 1st Project (Jul 2014 – Apr 2015): Performed functional and backend testing across multiple systems - Supported SIT and UAT cycles - Collaborated with PMs, BAs, and developers on requirement analysis

Senior Quality Assurance Analyst - Oracle Corporation

(2010-05 - 2014-07)

• Owned test planning and execution for product releases and enhancements
• Developed manual and automated test cases using SilkTest
• Conducted internal and external test plan reviews
• Validated bug fixes and supported monthly patch releases
• Automated high-priority regression suites across five major modules
• Led QA activities for tax system enhancements

Senior Software Engineer / Module Lead - Accenture

(2006-04 - 2010-05)

• Client: Financial Services (Credit/Debit Card Systems) - Acted as QA Module Lead managing test planning, execution, and reporting - Supervised QA team, delegated tasks, and provided performance feedback - Facilitated defect triage, RCA sessions, and weekly status meetings - Managed QA budget estimates and resource planning - Delivered dashboards, metrics, and executive reports - Maintained high test effectiveness (98%) and audit compliance - Led security compliance activities as Asset Custodian
• Client: Gas Company (HR System) - Designed and executed performance tests using HP LoadRunner - Analyzed performance bottlenecks and supported tuning recommendations
• Client: Consumer Goods (PeopleSoft) - Performed functional and regression testing - Analyzed and reported test results

Application Programmer / Software Tester - UCPB General Insurance Co., Inc.

(2000-01 - 2006-01)

• Developed and tested insurance applications and batch systems
• Conducted unit, system, and UAT support testing
• Built modules for claims recovery, data uploads, and system integration
• Maintained programming standards and technical documentation

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Philippine Christian University (1995-01 - 1999-01)