My Big Goal

I’d like to become a Senior Test Automation Engineer, gain more knowledge on the technologies I’ve been working on, develop improvements to the test automation architecture, and create more value and confidence in Proper products.

My Big Lesson 

It’s my first experience working at a startup (before, I’d only worked at big companies), so I learned to be efficient in a dynamic environment where needs constantly change and releases are deployed daily.

My Favorite Memory 

There have been MANY challenges since joining the company, but one that stands out to me was sorting how to interact with Google spreadsheets for BR Automation validations. It was a headache at the time, but when I finally got to implement it, I felt thrilled and accomplished.

My Big Surprise

I thought that since this is a startup where new code is pushed every day, and everyone is busy attending different things all the time, the environment could be somehow tense, but to my surprise, it’s the exact opposite! 

Everyone on the engineering team, including managers, is friendly, supportive, and always willing to help and improve.

What I’m Proud Of 

When I joined Proper, there was no test automation architecture, so I had to create a test automation suite from scratch with all the complexities it implies (writing the code for the tests, running it every day, showing the results concisely and clearly, etc.) It was my first time doing it from scratch, and I’m proud of the result and how quickly I produced it. There are always things to improve, but I think I did a pretty good job overall.

The Fun Stuff

What was your childhood ambition?

I always imagined myself working in the art world. I liked drawing as a child, so I assumed I would be a painter, but later in life, I found other passions like computing and math and went that way.

If you could work remotely from absolutely anywhere, where would it be?

Madrid! I’ve been there twice and hopefully will be back soon. It’s my favorite city in the world by far.

What is your favorite type of taco?

Chicken with vegetables.

What has inspired you recently?

A movie called Happy Together inspired me to explore more places near where I live in Buenos Aires.

If you could be any animal, which would you be, and why?

I would like to be a house cat because they always seem to be having fun and doing whatever they want!

What’s your go-to karaoke song?

“No podras” — Cristian Castro

Tea or coffee? 

Tea all the way.

What’s a movie everyone should see at least once?

2001: A Space Odyssey 

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Slow and steady wins the race.

What’s your favorite YouTube video?

5-Week-Old Kitten Loves Swimming With Her Dad | The Dodo Soulmates

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