Hello! 👋

I'm Raúl Daniel Corona-Fernández

Software Developer in Test (SDET)

About Me

Software Developer in Test (SDET) with 7+ years of experience in Python and Object-Oriented Programming. Skilled in designing and executing automation frameworks, with hands-on expertise in test automation and CI/CD integration. Proven ability to improve test reliability and efficiency through measurable results. Fast learner, adept at adopting new methodologies and tools in dynamic environments. Experienced in Agile practices, SDLC, and quality assurance processes. Strong background in statistical database analysis and Unix/Linux systems. Proficient with Selenium, Docker, and project management tools. Recognized for technical leadership, collaboration, and driving scalable QA solutions.

Python C-Sharp .NET Selenium Squish Docker Azure Pipelines AI Test Automation Generative AI Bash PowerShell Unix/Linux SQL Agile/Scrum TensorFlow 2 Machine Learning JIRA Git

Experience

Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Delinea

Oct 2025 - Present
  • Engineered custom AI tools to automate test creation, streamline triage, and perform intelligent root-cause analysis for failed tests within Azure Pipelines.
  • Utilized AI coding assistants for 'code vibe' evaluations, improving the structural integrity, readability, and maintainability of Python and C# testing frameworks.
  • Designed Docker-based test environments and maintained CI/CD workflows, ensuring the reliability of pipelines executing thousands of automated tests.

Sr. Software Quality Engineer

AspenTech - EMERSON

Aug 2023 - Sep 2025
  • Maintained, created, and oversaw automation tools and processes for two pipelines with over 500 tests, streamlining the testing process.
  • Responsible for robust cross-platform test automation infrastructure for Windows and Linux environments.
  • Designed, developed, and executed manual and automated test cases for CI/CD software functionality and performance.
  • Collaborated with development teams to define test strategies, requirements, and conducted performance evaluations.
  • Back-end development and testing. Databases maintenance using SQL Servers.

Developer & Data Analyst

Mexico’s National Seismological Service (SSN)

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Automated analysis processes, enhancing and debugging programs in multiple programming languages for real-time seismic source analysis.
  • Improved, updated, debugged, and automatized programs for real-time seismic analysis.
  • Managed Linux Servers & real-time seismic databases.

Research Associate (PhD)

Institute of Geophysics, UNAM

Jan 2018 - May 2023
  • Developed and optimized software solutions, performed quality assurance, and designed scalable database schemas.
  • Implemented Python-based data processing and statistical analysis for improved decision-making.
  • Managed Unix servers, contributed to machine learning and genetic algorithm advancements, and enhanced predictive analytics.

Education

Ph.D. Earth Sciences

Institute of Geophysics, UNAM

2018 - 2023
  • Research focused on Seismology and Geophysical Data Processing
  • Developed custom cross-platform software using Python and Qt

M.Sc. Earth Sciences

National School of Higher Education Morelia, UNAM

2018
  • Advanced studies in Earth Sciences and Applied Geophysics

Bachelor Geophysical Engr. (PE)

Faculty of Engineering, UNAM

2014
  • Foundation in Geophysical Engineering and operational planning

Projects

01

Cross-platform Seismological Software

Designed and developed a custom cross-platform software using Python and Qt for seismological analysis, leveraging advanced research skills and domain expertise.

PythonQtUnix/Linux
02

Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA) Platform

Led a PSHA to evaluate current and future risks across national infrastructure, integrating seismic hazard data into a nationwide GIS platform.

PythonGISSQLData Analysis

Licenses &
Certifications

Principles of Secure Coding

Udemy

Selenium Webdriver with PYTHON from Scratch + Frameworks

Udemy

Agile Software Development: Code Quality

Linkedin-Learning/

Machine Learning with Python: Foundations

Linkedin-Learning

The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero

Udemy

TensorFlow 2: Working with Neural Networks

Linkedin-Learning

First Advanced Scientific Programming in Python (ASPP)

Latin-American Summer School 2023

Scientific Python3

UNAM