Rita Gimmelshtein — QA Manager

I’m a Lead QA Engineer with over 8 years of experience driving quality strategy, automation, and release excellence across SaaS, CRM - D365 (Dynamics 365), and data-driven platforms. I specialize in building scalable QA frameworks that bridge business goals with technical precision. I empowering teams to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable software by delivering QA metrics and analyzing the root causes. My background combines QA engineering, product ownership, and Agile leadership, giving me a holistic view of the delivery lifecycle, from defining acceptance criteria to integrating continuous testing in DevOps pipelines. Capabilities: • Automation & CI/CD Integration: Expert in Selenium, Postman, Playwright, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions to enable continuous testing, reduce release risk, and increase coverage efficiency. • AI-Driven QA Innovation: Exploring AI and ML tools for predictive defect analysis, intelligent test generation, and faster regression cycles. • QA Strategy & Leadership: Skilled in designing test strategies, building automation frameworks, and mentoring QA teams to improve speed, accuracy, and collaboration. • Quality Metrics & Optimization: Proven record of reducing recurring defects by 40%+ and accelerating release cycles through process improvement and proactive test planning. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at partnering with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to align QA with user expectations and business impact. I’m passionate about elevating quality engineering beyond testing, toward innovation, analytics, and intelligent automation that fuel high quality software.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS QA Engineer with expertise in automation and Agile methodologies.

Location: Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Experience: 2 yrs

Skills

Automation & Ci/cd Integration
Qa Strategy & Leadership
Agile Testing

Career Highlights

Expert in building scalable QA frameworks.
Reduced recurring defects by over 40%.
Strong background in Agile leadership and QA strategy.

Work Experience

Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)

Quality Assurance Engineer (3 yrs 10 mos)

Environics Analytics

Quality Assurance Analyst (2 yrs 2 mos)

Metrolinx

Professional development (1 yr 1 mo)

QA Lead | Financial Reconciliation | Test Strategy | Agile | UAT Coordination (2 yrs 1 mo)

Education

Sustainability Studies at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University

Master of Science - MS at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - BS at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Rita Gimmelshtein

QA Manager

Boca Raton, Florida, United States2 yrs experience

AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in building scalable QA frameworks.
Reduced recurring defects by over 40%.
Strong background in Agile leadership and QA strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS QA Engineer with expertise in automation and Agile methodologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Automation & Ci/cd IntegrationQa Strategy & LeadershipAgile Testing

Other Skills

API TestingJSONSeleniumAzure DevOpsGitHub ActionsPostmanGIS testingProcess ImprovementMicrosoft SQL ServerMobile TestingMCPAjvPDF validationPython (Programming Language)Test Cases

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Experience

Multi-health systems inc. (mhs)

Quality Assurance Engineer

May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Enhanced multi-stage testing processes by integrating Agile and DevOps methodologies, reducing release timelines by 37% without compromising product quality in SaaS environments.
Led automation and AI-driven test strategies, enabling parallel project delivery, accelerating regression cycles, and improving QA efficiency.
Owned API and enrichment testing frameworks, creating detailed test cases, automation scripts, and validation plans for complex data integrations and CRM systems.
Initiated root cause analysis practice that decreased recurring defects by 46%, saving development time and lowering release risk.
Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria, manage risks, and maintain clear communication channels throughout SDLC.
Strengthened defect prevention and traceability, ensuring 100% coverage through comprehensive test matrices and automated regression tracking.
Integrated automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to support continuous delivery and deployment validation.
Mentored team members in automation, exploratory testing, and quality metrics reporting, fostering a scalable, quality-first culture.

API TestingJSONSeleniumAzure DevOpsGitHub ActionsAutomation & CI/CD Integration+1

Environics analytics

Quality Assurance Analyst

Feb 2020 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experienced in leading Data driven (GIS) testing projects, ensuring software quality through test planning, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile methodologies. Adept at identifying defects, mitigating risks, and improving software usability.
✔ GIS Testing & Quality Assurance – Led testing projects, created test plans, and collaborated with internal customers and stakeholders to define and refine requirements.
✔ Stakeholder & Vendor Communication – Effectively liaised with customers, leads, and vendors, resolving issues, providing training, and ensuring seamless project execution.
✔ Defect & Risk Management – Identified software and device performance issues, documented corrective actions, and ensured long-term stability.
✔ Agile & Scrum Execution – Supported sprint planning, test plan reviews, and daily standups, tracking progress and aligning with project timelines.
✔ Test Case Development & Execution – Wrote and executed test scenarios, cases, and walkthroughs, ensuring alignment with scope, requirements, and company standards.
✔ Technical Expertise – Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Windows, and cross-browser testing (IE, Firefox).

GIS testingProcess ImprovementMicrosoft SQL ServerAzure DevOpsQA Strategy & LeadershipAgile Testing

Metrolinx

2 roles

Professional development

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

Career development courses and certification persue

QA Lead | Financial Reconciliation | Test Strategy | Agile | UAT Coordination

Mar 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Experienced in leading financial reconciliation projects, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and software quality through strategic test planning, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile methodologies. Skilled in risk management, defect resolution, and cross-functional coordination to enhance financial systems' reliability.
✔ Financial Reconciliation & QA Leadership – Led testing projects, developed test plans, and monitored project activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
✔ Stakeholder & Vendor Communication – Collaborated with customers, leads, and vendors, resolving issues, providing training, and ensuring seamless project execution.
✔ Defect & Risk Management – Identified software and device performance issues, documented corrective actions, and implemented preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
✔ Agile Testing & Project Oversight – Managed test plan reviews, daily standups, and progress tracking, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
✔ User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Coordination – Led Business and UAT testing for internal (Presto, Metrolinx) and external (Transportation Agencies) customers.
✔ Test Case Development & Accessibility Testing – Designed and executed test scenarios, including accessibility testing, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry standards.
✔ Technical Expertise – Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server, Dynamic AX, Azure DevOps/TFS, Windows, and cross-browser testing (IE, Firefox).