Senior QA Automation
Engineer | AI Application
Software Developer
Building intelligent automation, AI-powered testing, and high-performance systems.
Engineering Quality at Scale
Passionate about merging AI innovation with robust software testing to deliver exceptional product quality.
Hi, I'm Cris Carlo Dapitanon
Philippines
I'm a Senior QA Automation Engineer at LegalMatch with 9+ years in software quality, from manual and API testing to building scalable automation frameworks with Playwright, Cypress, and TypeScript.
I build test automation teams can trust: end-to-end and mobile testing, load and performance testing with k6 and JMeter, Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals audits, and CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and Azure DevOps. Lately, I've been bringing AI into the workflow to generate and maintain tests faster.
- Years in QA
- 9+
- Years in QA
- Certified Tester
- ISTQB
- Certified Tester
- Testing scope
- Web · API · Mobile
- Testing scope
QA Automation
Building scalable automation frameworks with Cypress and Playwright, mobile testing with Appium, and REST API testing with Postman.
AI-Powered Testing
Driving AI-powered test automation that generates tests, speeds up maintenance, and accelerates QA workflows.
Performance Testing
Load and performance testing with JMeter and k6, plus Lighthouse audits that track Google Core Web Vitals.
CI/CD Pipelines
Designing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and Jenkins, along with custom pipeline development and Git workflows.
Notification Automation
Developing email server notification automation that delivers test results and alerts to the right people.
Next.js Development
Building fast, modern web applications and internal tools with Next.js and TypeScript.
Tech Stack & Expertise
A curated toolkit spanning test automation, performance, CI/CD, and AI-driven development.
Test Automation
Performance Testing
CI/CD & DevOps
AI & Development
Featured Work
A selection of projects that showcase expertise in automation, AI, and modern engineering.
AI TestGenie
AI-powered Test Automation Assistant
An intelligent assistant that generates test cases and automation scripts using AI. Seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate QA workflows and improve test coverage.
Cypress Lighthouse Performance
Automated Performance Auditing
Automated performance auditing framework that integrates Google Lighthouse directly into the Cypress test pipeline, providing continuous performance monitoring and regression detection.
Playwright POM Framework
Scalable Page Object Model Architecture
A production-ready, scalable automation framework built with Playwright using the Page Object Model pattern. Features CI-ready architecture, parallel execution, and comprehensive reporting.
Professional Journey
A track record of building quality into software through automation and innovation.
Sr. QA Automation Engineer
LegalMatch • Apr 2023 – Present
- Spearheaded test automation for the Law Library, Attorney Cases, and Client Page Dashboard projects using Playwright and Cypress, ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical user workflows.
- Automated web UI testing for case posting and client dashboard interactions, ensuring seamless experiences across browsers and devices.
- Conducted performance testing on Law Library pages and Client Dashboards with k6, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to improve responsiveness and load times.
- Designed modular, scalable automation frameworks in TypeScript for efficient maintenance and future-proof testing.
- Integrated automated suites into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment errors and improving delivery speed.
QA Engineer
Reekoh • May 2022 – May 2023
- Reviewed technical specifications and diagrams to align testing strategies with project requirements.
- Developed automated test cases with Cypress and maintained regression test scripts.
- Performed API testing with Postman and Swagger, ensuring compatibility with external vendor software.
- Conducted mobile automation testing for workforce management applications.
- Researched new testing methodologies and tools to strengthen the team's capabilities.
Quality Assurance Analyst
MicroSourcing • Mar 2021 – May 2022
- Designed and implemented test plans adhering to organizational quality standards.
- Automated regression test suites using Selenium.
- Conducted mobile automation testing for workforce management applications.
Solutions Developer (QA)
Lenovo PCCW Solutions • Mar 2017 – Mar 2021
- Analyzed requirements, wrote and executed test cases, and reported defects by severity with post-fix regression testing.
- Designed and implemented automation scripts using Cypress, Selenium, Maven, and TestNG.
- Conducted end-to-end mobile and cross-browser testing with Appium and Experitest.
- Executed REST API CRUD testing (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) with Postman.
- Validated XML/JSON responses, status codes, and database integrations (SQL and MongoDB).
- Collaborated with developers to investigate and resolve issues.
Education
BS Computer Engineering
Surigao del Norte State University
2006 – 2011
Certifications
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
ISTQB
Test Automation Foundations
Selenium Essential Training
Cypress V5 UI & API Testing Automation
Insights & Articles
Thoughts on AI, automation, performance testing, and QA engineering best practices.
AI-Powered Testing: The Future of QA
How artificial intelligence is reshaping software testing—from intelligent test generation to self-healing automation—and how to adopt it without losing trust in your test suite.
Feb 2026
Building Scalable Automation Frameworks
Best practices for designing automation frameworks that scale with your team and product, using Playwright, Cypress, TypeScript, and the Page Object Model.
Jan 2026
Performance Testing Strategies That Work
A practical guide to load and performance testing with k6, JMeter, and Lighthouse—plus how to track Core Web Vitals and integrate it all into your CI/CD pipeline.
Dec 2025
The QA Engineer's Guide to DevOps
Bridging the gap between QA and DevOps—how automation engineers can build CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, custom tooling, and automated notifications.
Nov 2025
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to discuss opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.