Hézio Fernandes is an experienced quality assurance professional with a robust background in leading QA teams and implementing testing strategies across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Head of QA and Testing at LovelyStay since May 2024, Hézio focuses on estimating, prioritizing, planning, and coordinating testing activities. Previous roles include Lead Software QA Engineer and Senior QA Automation Engineer at Tamanna.com, where Hézio promoted a "Test-First" mentality and executed test scenarios. Other notable positions held include Senior QA Automation Engineer at Acrontum GmbH and Senior Quality Engineer at Tillster, Inc., with a strong emphasis on developing testing strategies and maintaining quality standards across various platforms. Hézio's educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Instituto de Ensino Superior da Grande Florianópolis and a Java Programmer certification from Global Code Academy.