WILLIAM ARTURO MENDOZA PAREDES
IT Diector - Enterprise Software Architect - Mechatronic Engineer
Bogotá
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 12+ years of experience in the IT sector, specializing in software quality assurance and advanced technological solutions. As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Facilpass and Carroya, leading the delivery of high-demand technological solutions through innovative frameworks. Spearheading the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for increased efficiency and transformative impact across platforms such as electronic toll collection, vehicle sales, and automotive insurance. Known for strategic vision, deep technical expertise, and fostering high-performing engineering teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)
FACILPASS AND CARROYA
12.2023 - Current
- Led the technological strategy and innovation direction for the mobility ecosystem, including Facilpass and Carroya, encompassing services for electronic toll collection, new and used vehicle sales, and automotive insurance, among other solutions.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of advanced technological solutions to optimize user experience and operational efficiency.
- Managed multidisciplinary engineering and development teams, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement environment.
- Established and maintained strategic alliances with technology providers and key partners to drive business growth and expansion.
QA AUTOMATION LEAD
AVAL DIGITAL LABS
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Designed and implemented Test Automation strategies.
- Implemented and managed Test automation procedures.
- Evaluated testing tools for Quality Assurance Procedure.
- Evaluated QA procedure performance.
- Led and mentored QA team Members.
SR. QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER
AVAL DIGITAL LABS
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Implemented UI and Backend Service test automation with Java.
- Established and evolved formal QA processes, ensuring team used industry-accepted best practices.
- Developed test planning, schedules, and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.
- Generated reports for Automated Test suites.
- Led and mentored QA team Members.
SR. QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER
GLOBANT
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Implemented UI test automation with Selenium WebDriver, Appium, and Cucumber with Java.
- Worked with GIT.
- Developed test planning, schedules, and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.
- Generated reports for Automated Test suites.
QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER
PRODIGIOUS BRAND LOGISTICS
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Implemented UI test automation with Selenium WebDriver, Watir-Webdriver, and Cucumber.
- Implemented REST API functional testing.
- Worked with GIT and Rubymine.
- Developed test planning, schedules, and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.
- Generated reports for Automated Test suites.
- Reported software defects presented during the automation run.
FUNCTIONAL QA ANALYST
PRODIGIOUS BRAND LOGISTICS
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
- Executed and evaluated manual and automated test cases and reported test results.
- Documented software defects, using a bug tracking system, and reported defects to software developers.
- Developed test planning, schedules, and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.
- Identified test requirements from specification documents, mapping test cases, and designed risk coverage plan.
TEST ANALYST ENGINEER
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS)
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
- Created testing procedures that addressed areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, and usability.
- Documented software defects, using a bug tracking system, and reported defects to software developers.
- Planned test schedules and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.
- Documented test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance of Metrics defined by the project.
- Supported beta testing defined by the client to evaluate software performance (in Sao Paulo, Brazil).
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER (INTERNSHIP)
SIEMENS S.A
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Designed engineering systems for automation in industrial tasks.
- Created mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, and finished products (High voltage transformers).
- Designed, developed, and implemented control circuits and algorithms related to electromechanical, pneumatic devices, and QA systems.
- Created mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
- Implemented or tested design solutions.
- Worked collaboratively with mechanical engineers to implement operating procedures, resolve system issues, and provide technical information.
Education
Enterprise Software Architect -
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering - undefined
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
High School Diploma - Academic
Colegio Naval Santa Fe de Bogotá
Skills
Strategic Technology Leadership
AI/ML Integration & Strategy
Cloud Architecture & Management
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Digital Transformation & Innovation
IT management and delivery
Technology roadmapping
Data collection
Awards
Registration of Honor (Scholarship), Period 2013-1, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
Phones
+573203957972
Timeline
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)
FACILPASS AND CARROYA
12.2023 - Current
QA AUTOMATION LEAD
AVAL DIGITAL LABS
04.2021 - 12.2023
SR. QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER
AVAL DIGITAL LABS
11.2018 - 04.2021
SR. QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER
GLOBANT
02.2018 - 11.2018
QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER
PRODIGIOUS BRAND LOGISTICS
08.2017 - 02.2018
FUNCTIONAL QA ANALYST
PRODIGIOUS BRAND LOGISTICS
10.2016 - 08.2017
TEST ANALYST ENGINEER
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS)
04.2015 - 10.2016
APPLICATIONS ENGINEER (INTERNSHIP)
SIEMENS S.A
11.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering - undefined
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada
High School Diploma - Academic
Colegio Naval Santa Fe de Bogotá
Enterprise Software Architect -
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
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