Strategic Test Automation & DevOps Architecture

I create environments that breed quality software in the most efficient way possible.

Ralph A. Navarro Jr.

Principal SDET & Automation Architect

With over 20 years of experience, I bridge the gap between development and quality assurance. I specialize in Shift-Left methodologies, Risk-Based Quality, and building scalable Automation Frameworks that reduce time-to-market.

From Medical Device verification (FDA/ISO) to high-throughput Financial Systems, I lead teams to deliver robust software solutions.

SDET & Automation
DevOps & CI/CD
Team Leadership
MedTech Compliance

Core Competencies

Test Automation Frameworks

Designing custom frameworks using Selenium, Python, Java, Groovy, Geb, and Spock. Expertise in API testing (REST/JSON) and UI automation.

DevOps & Infrastructure

Implementation of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure), Docker containerization, and Release Engineering to ensure repeatable build quality.

Security & Compliance

Specialized in SBOM creation (Software Bill of Materials), OSS vulnerability scanning, and FDA/IEC 62304 medical device software standards.

Leadership & Training

Leading workshops, transforming teams from Waterfall to Agile, and managing geographically dispersed virtual teams (US, Sri Lanka, Offshore).

Trusted By

I have delivered quality solutions for industry leaders including:

Microsoft Johnson & Johnson Open Text / Vertica Draeger Medical CVS Health Raytheon IBM National Grid Partners Healthcare Factiva (Dow Jones)

Let's Improve Your Software Quality

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Ralph A. Navarro Jr.
Marlborough, MA | +1(508)287-0190
ralph@navarrocomputing.com