SENIOR QA ENGINEER

Building Bulletproof
Software Systems

Senior QA Engineer with 5+ years building scalable test automation and release processes that reduce risk and accelerate delivery. Expert in Playwright, CI/CD, and incident response—leveraging AI-assisted tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to speed up test development and improve coverage while maintaining strong QA fundamentals and engineering judgment.

🚀 12+ Major Releases
📈 90% Test Coverage
🎯 80% Defects Reduced
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EXPERTISE

Core Competencies

A comprehensive toolkit for ensuring software quality across the entire development lifecycle

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Test Automation

Building scalable test suites with BDD/TDD that reduce regression time and improve release confidence

Selenium Cypress Playwright Mocha JUnit
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CI/CD Integration

Integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to catch defects early and accelerate delivery

Jenkins GitHub Actions Docker AWS
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Mobile Testing

Comprehensive testing strategies for iOS and Android applications

LambdaTest Android iOS React Native
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API Testing

Validating REST APIs, backend services, and database integrity for reliable system integration

Postman REST APIs Database Testing SQL
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Programming

Writing maintainable test automation code in Java, JavaScript, Python, and TypeScript

Java JavaScript Python TypeScript
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Monitoring & Analytics

Monitoring production quality metrics and using data to drive continuous improvement

Splunk Datadog Appitools Jira
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Leadership & Collaboration

Leading teams, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement

Team Leadership Mentoring Agile/Scrum Data Analysis
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AI-Assisted Quality Engineering

Using AI tools to accelerate test development, improve edge-case coverage, and reduce iteration time

GitHub Copilot ChatGPT Claude Test Ideation
PORTFOLIO

Featured Projects

Personal projects demonstrating technical skills and problem-solving

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Bash File Organizer

Automated file organization script that categorizes files by type using Bash scripting and custom functions. Built to improve workflow efficiency and demonstrate scripting fundamentals. Developed with AI-assisted debugging and edge-case validation.

100% Automated
MIT Open Source
Bash Shell Scripting Automation File Systems
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ProBet Sports

Sports betting web form built for automation testing practice. Features account creation, bet placement, real-time payout calculations, dynamic API-driven dropdowns, and comprehensive form validation. All elements include data-testid attributes for test automation.

Full Stack Application
ISC Open Source
TypeScript Node.js Express HTML/CSS Docker Test Automation
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Quality Command Center

AI-assisted quality operating system for structured, reliable software testing. Features seven specialized AI agents for release readiness, production triage, compliance guardrails, metrics, exploratory testing, automation refactoring, and executive reporting. Built for high-stakes environments like healthcare SaaS.

7 Agents AI-Powered QA
MIT Open Source
AI Engineering Playwright Cypress CI/CD Quality Strategy
JOURNEY

Professional Experience

A track record of delivering quality across diverse industries

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Boost | Atlanta, GA (Remote)
  • Mentored 3 junior QA engineers, improving team test coverage by 40% and establishing quality best practices
  • Designed and implemented QA onboarding program, reducing new hire ramp-up time from 4 weeks to 2 weeks
  • Partnered with Engineering teams to streamline QA-Dev handoffs, reducing feature delivery cycle time by 30%
  • Created comprehensive test plans for 15+ high-impact features, reducing post-production incidents by 60%
  • Leveraged AI-assisted tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to reduce test authoring time and improve early defect detection during regression and release validation
May 2025 - Sept 2025

QA Lead (Temporary Assignment)

Boost | Atlanta, GA (Remote)
  • Directed end-to-end testing across major releases including regression and performance validation
  • Defined test strategies aligned with business requirements ensuring full traceability
  • Championed risk mitigation by identifying blockers during pre-release cycles
  • Delivered go/no-go recommendations through comprehensive QA reports
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

Jr. QA Engineer

Repisodic | Philadelphia, PA
  • Spearheaded regression testing for 12+ major SaaS releases in Agile environment
  • Architected test automation framework using TDD and BDD, reducing manual testing by 80%
  • Achieved 90% test coverage increase through enhanced test strategy design
  • Managed 50+ bugs through Jira resulting in 25 product improvements
  • Reduced post-release issues by 80% through thorough testing reports
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

Quality Assurance Engineer

Storable | Remote
  • Pioneered first regression testing suite for SaaS applications
  • Initiated test automation using Selenium reducing test cycle times by 80%
  • Developed and tested mobile applications enhancing cross-platform compatibility
  • Implemented version numbering system reducing bug resolution times by 80%
Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

QA Automation Engineer

Stellar Software | Atlanta, GA
  • Orchestrated full-cycle testing enabling successful launch of 2+ products
  • Validated 10+ new features and bug fixes with comprehensive test coverage
  • Conducted mobile testing using LambdaTest across multiple devices
  • Pioneered automated test practices reducing manual testing by 70%
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Amethyst Pro Services | Atlanta, GA (Contract)
  • Conducted regression test suite for new software and applications
  • Led comprehensive training for offshore teams in manual testing and terminal testing
  • Established maintenance protocols for regression test suites
  • Ensured effective prevention and resolution of issues in new product releases
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks | Atlanta, GA
  • Directed operations for high-volume location with $25,000+ monthly sales
  • Led performance management for 10+ team members, accelerating productivity by 85%
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends and develop new policies
  • Grew customer satisfaction by 75% through data-driven improvements
EDUCATION

Academic Background

Continuous learning and professional development

2021

Java and React Native Certificate

Southern Methodist University
  • Advanced programming in Java and React Native
  • Mobile application development
  • Agile methodologies and cross-team collaboration
2020 - 2021

Computer Science Certificate

Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Full Stack Web Development
  • Grade: 4.0 GPA
  • Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
  • Technical documentation and Agile practices
2010 - 2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

The Art Institute of Atlanta
  • Major: Graphic Design
  • Visual design and creative problem-solving
  • User experience fundamentals
COMMUNITY

Volunteer Experience

Giving back through arts and culture

Mar 2010 - Dec 2025 · 15 years

Guest Relations Specialist

MomoCon LLC | Arts and Culture
  • ✓ 15+ years of ongoing dedicated service to arts and culture community
  • ✓ Currently providing exceptional guest experience at major convention events
  • ✓ Demonstrate long-term commitment and reliability
  • ✓ Customer service excellence in high-volume environments
CONNECT

Let's Build Quality Together

Open to opportunities, collaborations, and quality discussions

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Email

shelbycignetti@gmail.com
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LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/shelbycignetti
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GitHub

github.com/shelb-doc
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Location

Atlanta, GA

(678) 680-8638