Rav Rommel Banaag – Software QA Engineer

Lead QA Engineer | Test Strategy & Automation | Building QA Foundations for Startups | ISTQB® Certified

I’m a Software QA Engineer with 8+ years of experience ensuring high-quality releases across web and mobile applications. I specialize in building QA foundations from scratch, designing test strategies, and implementing scalable automation frameworks for startups and growth-stage teams. My focus is simple: ship fast, reduce risk, and protect user trust.

Manual Testing

User-centric Manual QA and Functional Testing services." I provide comprehensive manual quality assurance focused on the end-user experience. From cross-browser testing to WCAG accessibility compliance, I ensure your software is intuitive, inclusive, and bug-free across all devices and locales.

Functional & Core Verification

Verify that every feature works as expected according to user stories and ensure critical functionalities remain stable after new builds or deployments

Regression & Stability Testing

Re-test existing functionality after updates or bug fixes to ensure new changes don’t break working features, using both scripted and unscripted checks.

User Experience & Accessibility

Evaluate ease of use, navigation, and overall UX while ensuring the application is fully usable by people with disabilities and meets WCAG standards.

Compatibility & Global Reach

Ensure consistent performance across different browsers, devices, and OS, while validating that the app works correctly across different languages and regions.

Exploratory & Edge Case Discovery

Identify hidden edge cases and unexpected issues through unscripted, hands-on testing to improve product reliability where scripted tests might fail.

Release Readiness & UAT

Validate that the software meets business requirements and is correctly configured for the environment before the final production release.

Test Automation

Scalable Test Automation frameworks for rapid deployment." I design and implement custom automation testing suites using modern tools like Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium. My focus is on creating stable E2E regression tests and API automation that accelerate your release cycles and reduce manual overhead.

Web Automation (End-to-End)

Develop and maintain robust automated test suites using frameworks like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress to simulate real user interactions across browsers.

Mobile App Automation

Automate functional and UI testing for iOS and Android platforms using Appium or Detox to ensure mobile responsiveness and performance.

Low-Code & No-Code Automation

Intelligent Test Automation Leverage low-code platforms like BugBug, Testim, or Mabl to rapidly create and maintain test suites that adapt to UI changes automatically.

API Automation & Integration Testing

Verify data integrity and system communication by automating REST/GraphQL API tests using Postman, RestAssured, or Supertest.

Performance & Load Testing

Automate stress and load tests using tools like JMeter or k6 to identify system bottlenecks and ensure stability under high traffic.

CI/CD Integration (DevOps)

Integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI) to enable Continuous Testing and faster release cycles.

QA Strategy & Leadership

Strategic QA Leadership and Process Optimization." I help organizations build a "Quality-First" culture by auditing the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). My services include QA strategy design, automation architecture, and mentorship to reduce technical debt and manage release risks effectively.

QA Strategy & Process Audit

Analyze your development lifecycle to identify bottlenecks and implement a customized QA strategy and toolstack that maximizes ROI and improves delivery speed.

Strategic Test Planning

Create comprehensive test plans and risk assessments while strategizing mock data and environment setups to ensure 100% requirement coverage.

Automation Architecture

Design modular, scalable automation architectures (like Page Object Model) that are built for longevity, ensuring they are easy for teams to maintain and expand.

DevOps & CI/CD Integration

Collaborate with DevOps to bake quality into the deployment pipeline, establishing automated "gatekeeping" to ensure only stable code reaches your users.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Upskill your team in modern testing methodologies, bug reporting standards, and QA best practices to foster a high-performance quality culture.

Release Management & Governance

Provide data-driven "Go/No-Go" recommendations by analyzing test trends and system stability to ensure confident, low-risk production releases.

Services & Rates

Quality Delivered, Hour by Hour

Hourly rates vary by engagement type and scope. Discounted rates available for long-term projects or ongoing QA support.

Manual Testing

$ 25.00

/ Hour

  • Manual & regression testing

  • Bug reporting & verification

  • Bug reporting & verification

  • Release readiness checks

Test Automation

$35.00

/ Hour

  • Automation using Playwright, Cypress, Testim, etc.

  • Regression suite setup & maintenance

  • CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

  • Flaky test stabilization

QA Strategy & Leadership

$45.00

/ Hour

  • QA audits & strategy planning

  • Test process design & optimization

  • Team mentoring & best practices

  • Release & risk assessment

GET IN TOUCH

Let’s Talk Quality

Have a project, role, or collaboration in mind? I’m open to full-time, contract, and consulting opportunities in QA, test automation, and quality strategy. Feel free to reach out—happy to chat.