Open to Opportunities · Remote (US & Global Overlap)

Hi, I'm Dreb

Software QA Engineer

Philippines

UTC+8 (Global Remote Overlap)

Software QA Engineer with fullstack development foundations. I build automated E2E test suites with Playwright, validate mission-critical REST APIs with Postman, and uncover high-risk edge cases before production releases. Bringing a code-centric, security-first mindset to software quality across distributed teams.

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My Work

Featured Projects & QA Case Studies

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Just Holistics

Led end-to-end quality assurance across responsive interfaces, practitioner directories, and user flows. Performed exploratory testing paired with API validation for data payloads and endpoint stability, authored standardized QA SOPs for bug triage and regression cycles, and integrated automated smoke tests with Playwright.

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Style Driven

Architected and engineered a fullstack CRM and conversion funnel platform for design and development agencies. Implemented reactive real-time database schemas with Convex, user authentication with Clerk, dynamic client portals, and automated transactional email workflows via Resend.

Next.jsConvexShadcn/uiTailwind CSSClerkResendStrapi

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Feminine Attractions

Conducted end-to-end QA for a custom Shopify storefront, verifying pixel-accurate Figma design fidelity across mobile and desktop. Systematically validated high-priority e-commerce flows including user authentication, appointment booking, shopping carts, checkout funnels, payment gateways, and third-party integrations.

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Spirit Visions

Managed end-to-end QA across a custom Shopify apothecary storefront to guarantee a seamless buyer journey. Conducted responsive UI design audits against Figma prototypes and systematically validated high-priority commerce flows including cart operations, discount code logic, and secure checkout processing.

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My Journey

Experience & Education

Experience

QA Specialist (Automation)

Optima Solutions

Remote (WFH)

Jan 2026 - Present

•Developed automated Playwright E2E regression suites, accelerating testing cycle efficiency by 80%.
•Authored 500+ structured test cases in Zephyr Scale and validated API payloads with Postman, maintaining near-zero defect leakage on critical production releases.
•Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams during sprint cycles to analyze edge cases, perform exploratory testing, and triage blocker bugs ahead of launch.

PlaywrightZephyr ScalePostmanJiraTypeScriptRegression TestingFigma

Lead Developer

Naviport (Startup)

On-site

Jul 2025 - Jan 2026

•Built and launched a maritime travel information hub MVP using React and modular architecture, enabling passengers to verify requirements beforehand.
•Conducted 20+ on-site usability testing sessions with port travelers and terminal operators, iteratively refining workflows to reduce boarding friction.
•Engineered resilient REST APIs and responsive client interfaces, maintaining sub-300ms response times under low-connectivity port conditions.

ReactREST APIsSystem ArchitectureUsability TestingModular Design

Lead Software Engineer

Style Driven

Remote (WFH)

May 2025 - Aug 2025

•Led architecture and engineering of core agency CRM and conversion funnel features, delivering 20+ production features on schedule.
•Implemented reactive real-time database schemas with Convex, Clerk authentication, and transactional email pipelines via Resend.
•Directed engineering code reviews and smoke-test protocols, increasing team sprint delivery velocity by 20%.

Next.jsConvexClerkTailwind CSSResendTypeScriptCode Review

Full-Stack Web Developer

Independent Contractor

Remote

Oct 2024 - May 2025

•Delivered custom fullstack web applications, client portals, and responsive interfaces from database schema design to deployment.
•Engineered normalized relational database schemas, secure RESTful APIs, and pixel-accurate responsive interfaces tailored to client specifications.

ReactPostgreSQLDatabase DesignREST APIsTailwind CSSFullstack Development

Education

BS in Information Technology

Magna Cum Laude · Top 12 University-Wide

Caraga State University

Philippines

2022 - 2026

•Graduated Magna Cum Laude, ranked 12th highest across the entire graduating university class (cumulative GPA: 1.37).
•Completed comprehensive IT curriculum specializing in software development, system architecture, and defensive cybersecurity.
•Represented the university as team leader in national & regional CTF championships and startup hackathons.

Software EngineeringSystem ArchitectureNetwork SecurityAlgorithms

Technical Toolkit

Testing Stack & Core Competencies

Quality Assurance & Testing

Figma

Jira

Playwright

Postman

Zephyr Scale

Mailisk

Frontend & UI

Next.js

Shadcn/ui

Tailwind CSS

Bootstrap

React

Vue.js

Backend & APIs

Convex

Node.js

FastAPI

Laravel

Supabase

Integrations & Services

Clerk

Resend

Stripe

Google Maps

Strapi

Tools, Security & CI/CD

GitHub

Kali Linux

Vercel

Docker

Git

Loom

Security & Accreditations

Honors & Security Credentials

Competitive cybersecurity & CTF championships. I apply this offensive security mindset directly to QA—validating authentication boundaries, preventing API parameter tampering, and catching critical vulnerabilities before release.

Competitions & CTF Championships

ASEAN CyberShield Hacking Contest10th Placer (International)

KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency) • 2023

HackForGov 4 CTF RegionalsChampion (Teams)

DICT • 2025

HackForGov 4 CTF RegionalsTop Individual Scorer

DICT • 2025

Caraga Startup Pitch FestChampion

DOST • 2025

HackForGov 3 CTF RegionalsChampion (Teams)

DICT • 2024

Certifications & Training

Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP)Certified

Red Team Leaders • 2025

Capacity Development on Ethical HackingTraining Credential

DICT CARAGA • 2025

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