Hello, I'm

Joaquín Piedra Cueva

QA Engineer

Ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing strategies, automation frameworks, and meticulous attention to detail.

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About Me

I'm a passionate QA Engineer based in Montevideo, Uruguay, currently working at TalkingPoints where I combine my love for technology with a dedication to improving education through quality software.

With expertise in test automation, API testing, and UI testing using modern frameworks like Playwright and TypeScript, I ensure robust, reliable, and user-friendly applications.

@TalkingPoints
Uruguay
ES & EN
C1 English

Skills & Expertise

Test Automation

Building robust automated test suites using modern frameworks like Playwright and TypeScript

Playwright TypeScript GitHub

API Testing

Comprehensive REST API validation ensuring reliable backend services and integrations

Postman Playwright

Database Testing

Database expertise for data validation, integrity checks, and backend verification

MongoDB

Manual Testing

Comprehensive manual testing across platforms ensuring quality user experiences

iOS Android Web (Cross-browser) API Accessibility

CI/CD Integration

Integrating automated tests into continuous integration pipelines for rapid feedback

GitHub Actions

Accessibility Testing

Ensuring inclusive digital experiences through comprehensive accessibility validation

WCAG Rules Contrast VoiceOver/TalkBack Axe Core

Web Development

Building modern web interfaces with clean, maintainable code

JavaScript CSS HTML

Agile & Collaboration

Working effectively in agile environments with modern collaboration tools

Scrum Jira Software Slack

AI-Powered Testing

Leveraging AI tools to enhance testing efficiency and automation capabilities

Claude Code Playwright Agents

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

QA Engineer

TalkingPoints

  • Leading test automation initiatives using Playwright and TypeScript
  • Designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies
  • Building and maintaining Page Object Model frameworks
  • Implementing visual regression testing and CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Jun 2024 - Aug 2025

QA Specialist

TalkingPoints

  • Developed automated test suites for API and UI testing
  • Collaborated with development teams to ensure product quality
  • Created detailed test documentation and reports
  • Participated in agile ceremonies and sprint planning
Apr 2023 - Jun 2024

QA Analyst

TalkingPoints

  • Executed manual and automated testing for web applications
  • Identified and documented software defects
  • Performed regression testing and smoke testing
  • Contributed to improving QA processes and workflows

Education

Feb 2025 - Dec 2029

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technologies

UTEC - Universidad Tecnológica

  • Currently pursuing degree to deepen expertise in IT practices
  • Focus on emerging technologies and software development
Mar 2024 - Feb 2025

Technical Analyst in Information Technologies

ORT University

  • Technical analysis and IT fundamentals
  • Software development methodologies

Certifications

Claude Code in Action

Anthropic

Dec 2025

Software Tester Diploma

Centro de Ensayos de Software (CES)

Sep 2023

C1 Advanced - Score 186

Cambridge English

Dec 2021

Featured Projects

Playwright Juice Shop

End-to-end test automation framework for OWASP Juice Shop built with Playwright and TypeScript, featuring cross-browser UI testing, API testing, accessibility auditing, visual regression, and mobile testing with Docker and CI/CD integration.

Playwright E2E Testing API Testing Accessibility Docker

More Coming Soon

Additional projects are in the works. Stay tuned for more automation frameworks and testing tools.

Get In Touch

Interested in working together or have a question? Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

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