Ship reliable web apps without building a full QA team
QA Testing for small Web Product Teams
I help startups and indie teams catch critical bugs, strengthen test coverage, and release with confidence through functional testing, automation, and web app security testing
Expertise
I specialize in modern web application QA: validating critical user flows, building practical test automation, improving quality processes, and identifying risks before release.
Functional Testing & Test Automation
From validating business-critical workflows to building maintainable automated test coverage, I help teams identify functional issues early through structured manual testing, exploratory testing, and scalable automation strategies that improve release quality and reduce regression risk.
Quality Engineering and Test Management
From defining QA standards and improving collaboration between teams to managing test execution and release readiness, I help organizations establish structured testing practices, improve release workflows, and implement quality strategies that reduce risk across the software development lifecycle.
Team Management & Leadership
Lead QA initiatives with clear direction, structured collaboration, and a strong quality culture that supports high-performing development teams. I help organizations improve coordination between QA, developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure smoother delivery cycles and stronger product outcomes.
Web Application Security Testing
From authentication flaws and access control issues to input validation and business logic vulnerabilities, I help teams assess web applications for common vulnerabilities, insecure implementations, and high-risk attack surfaces through practical, security-focused testing aligned with real-world threats.
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Experience
A career timeline highlighting the roles, projects, and QA leadership milestones that shaped my work in testing, automation, and product quality.
Test Engineer · Web Application Testing
As the lead QA for a globally recognized international organization. I oversee the quality assurance lifecycle for high-impact features, ensuring seamless functionality and performance of web applications used by millions worldwide. My expertise lies in developing test strategies, creating and maintaining comprehensive end-to-end automation test suites, and collaborating across teams to uphold the rigorous standards of a high-profile organization.
Team Lead · Quality Management
My career highlight so far. At 500 Designs, I was able to apply the full breadth of my testing expertise. My most notable achievement was building a QA team from the ground up and establishing a robust QA framework that became the foundation for the team's and organization's success. In my role as Team Lead, I developed deep expertise in leadership and team management. I effectively drove success by setting clear objectives and key results for each team member, aligning their efforts with broader organizational goals to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Software QA Tester · Web Application Testing
Transitioning from mobile games and applications to web-based platforms, With a domain focused in E-commerce, most of the projects I'm involved are built with Magento and WordPress (WooCommerce). This allowed me to expand my expertise in testing complex web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences, and optimizing the performance of online retail platforms. This transition also enabled me to delve into test automation using Selenium and later Cypress, as well as explore web application vulnerability testing to enhance overall software quality and security.
QA Tester III
As a QA Tester 3, I led a team of up to five skilled game testers, managing 2-3 projects simultaneously. My primary responsibilities included executing comprehensive test plans for mobile applications and games, utilizing QA tools and frameworks such as Jira and Appium to ensure quality and efficiency. I also mentored junior testers, conducted thorough reviews of their work to uphold standards, and verified the accuracy of test results to ensure project success.
Resource Management Staff
After spending some time as a game tester. I applied for a lateral movement as a Resource Management Staff. As a Resource Management Staff or RMS, part of my responsibility is to ensure that the test build installed on the test devices are correct. As an RMS, we are also responsible for keeping the safety & security of the devices.
Game Tester
After earning my Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, I started as a game tester, focusing on testing various mobile games across different platforms such as Android and iOS. My responsibilities included executing pre-defined test plans and test cases to ensure functionality and quality.
Tools & Technologies
Testing workflows, automation tools, and platforms I use to keep web applications reliable.
JV William Andal
An ISTQB Certified tester focusing on Web-Based Application testing for startups and indie teams. I deliver lean, end-to-end web app testing that ensures products are reliable, user-friendly, and built to scale.
I partner with indie and small development teams that do not have the resources to "hire" an in-house QA team.