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Hello! My name is Francisco Valdovines

I’m a QA leader and operations strategist with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams and engineering scalable quality solutions. I help organizations deliver better products, faster — with purpose and precision.

A little bit of my story

I began my journey in QA over a decade ago, driven by curiosity and a strong conviction that quality extends beyond a mere checklist; it is the bedrock of exceptional products. Throughout the years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with startups and scale-ups across Mexico and the U.S., evolving from hands-on testing to leading high-performing teams and assuming executive roles.

My experience as a QA Manager and COO has taught me that meaningful impact occurs when strategy, technology, and culture align. Whether scaling a QA team from 2 to 16 engineers, launching internal tools to optimize operations, or implementing shift-left testing practices, my focus remains on developing systems—and nurturing people—that flourish.

Today, I assist companies in embedding quality at every level, from test automation frameworks to team culture and operational excellence. I firmly believe in leading with purpose, fostering deep collaboration, and continually prioritizing the user experience.

Skills and interests

EDUCATION

  • B.S Telematics Engineering
  • Certified Scrum Foundation Professional
  • OKR Certified Professional

CERTIFICATES

  • ISTQB
  • Building Up Quality Leaders
  • Building AI & Prompting

My experience 

SKILLS

  • Test Automation
  • QA Leadership & Team Building
  • Operations Management
  • Hiring Tech Talent 

WORK

  • Software Development Engineer in Test – Vanco (2023–Now)
  • QA Manager – Jüsto (2021–2023)
  • COO – DensityLabs (2019–2021)

How can I help

blend engineering, leadership, and AI-driven insight to help teams move faster and build better.

Impact QA
Teams

From startup scrappiness to enterprise scale, I help organizations design and lead QA strategies that go beyond testing — rooted in automation, early validation (Shift Left), and AI-assisted quality insights.

Growth

I partner with companies to hire smarter, onboard faster, and unlock the full potential of their engineers. Whether you’re launching an MVP or growing fast, I bring structure without slowing down innovation.

Ops with AI

I bring an operator’s mindset with an engineer’s toolbox — using automation, dashboards, and AI-enhanced data flows to improve how teams work across Product, Engineering, HR, and more.

Interested in working together? 
Feel free to contact me!

Got an exciting project or a challenge brewing?

Let's connect and explore how I can contribute!