Ricky Didaravong

Las Vegas, NV, USA

  1. Engineering
  2. Cypress.io
  3. Senior DevOps Engineer
  4. amazon aws
  5. GitHub Actions
  6. JavaScript

DevOps Visionary | Transforming Software Development with Leading-Edge QA & Automation Strategies

Ricky Didaravong is a dedicated DevOps and SDET leader, with a deep dive into automation, CI/CD, and cloud solutions, particularly AWS. Over a decade's journey through software engineering and quality assurance has honed his ability in sculpting high-performance teams and robust systems. His remarkable contribution lies in slashing deployment times by 50% and pioneering innovative testing frameworks. Passionate about mentoring, Ricky shapes the next wave of engineers, embedding efficiency and quality at the heart of development.

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Experience

  • Ylopo, LLC

    Ylopo, LLC

    Sr Software Dev. Engineer

    Mar 2021 - May 2025

    Ylopo LLC is a well-funded real estate technology startup focusing on providing digital marketing solutions for real estate teams and brokerages.

    • Spearheaded DevOps and QA strategy, implementing CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment time by 50%.
    • Developed robust automation frameworks supporting regression, API, and UI testing, enhancing software quality and efficiency.
    • Directed test infrastructure upgrades and release engineering processes within Agile teams, ensuring streamlined development and deployment cycles.
    • Mentored DevOps and QA engineers on best practices in automation, monitoring, and testing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • VideoAmp

    VideoAmp

    Senior Software Development Engineer Test

    May 2019 - Mar 2021

    A media measurement software company offering powerful audience segmentation for programmatic ads in a more valuable data-driven ecosystem.

    • Led UI/API test automation development using Cypress; customized internal tools for scalability.
    • Embedded testing into SDLC to improve reliability and developer productivity.
    • Collaborated on CI/CD pipelines and integrated Swagger for API documentation.
  • Deltatre

    Deltatre

    Lead/Senior Software QA Engineer

    Apr 2018 - May 2019

    Deltatre is the world's leading sports and entertainment technology provider, specializing in streaming, digital software development, and data, graphics, and officiating solutions for various sports leagues and federations.

    • Led Deltatre Americas in automation and manual testing for key clients such as NFL and MLBAM, enhancing project delivery and client satisfaction.
    • Designed and implemented comprehensive automation frameworks using Jmeter, Cypress, and Postman/Newman, significantly improving testing efficiency and reliability.
    • Integrated automated testing workflows into Jenkins CI/CD build processes and Azure DevOps, streamlining development cycles and enhancing product quality.
    • Supported OTT application testing initiatives, ensuring high streaming quality standards were met, in line with Deltatre's benchmarks.
  • Kaseya

    Kaseya

    Software Development Engineer Test

    Feb 2016 - May 2017

    Kaseya is the leading global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software, empowering organizations to manage IT infrastructure and secure networks.

    • Built and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium, Cucumber, and Swagger UI, enhancing the quality and efficiency of software testing.
    • Implemented automated test pipelines, supporting full-lifecycle testing strategies and contributing to the streamlined software delivery process.
  • Vegas.com

    Vegas.com

    Quality Assurance Engineer

    Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

    Vegas.com is the leading entertainment and hospitality marketplace for consumers exploring Las Vegas, offering deals on shows, hotels, and more, and providing insider access to the city's iconic landmarks.

    • Conducted manual and API testing for web and mobile platforms, ensuring robust performance across Android and iOS devices.
    • Led quality assurance documentation efforts and implemented comprehensive testing methodologies for tiered applications at Vegas.com.
  • BMM Testlabs

    BMM Testlabs

    Test Engineer

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

    BMM Testlabs is the longest established and most experienced independent gaming certification lab in the world, offering technical and regulatory compliance services across the full spectrum of gaming products since 1981.

    • Ensured gaming platform compliance through meticulous functional, regulatory, and integration testing, adhering to jurisdictional regulations and technical standards.
    • Designed and executed automated test cases for mobile gaming apps, enhancing the integrity, accountability, and functionality of gaming technology.
  • Zen Medical Technologies

    Zen Medical Technologies

    Application Support Specialist

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

    Zen Medical Technologies is a medical software development organization dedicated to improving healthcare communication and notification standards.

    • Provided Tier 1 and 2 software support and led internal QA initiatives, enhancing system reliability and user satisfaction.
    • Authored testing documentation and trained new hires in QA processes and systems, contributing to the proficiency and efficiency of the QA team.
  • IBM

    IBM

    Deskside Support Analyst

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

    IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries.

  • Geek Squad

    Geek Squad

    Counter Intelligence Agent

    Jun 2009 - Apr 2011

    Geek Squad specializes in providing technical support and services for electronics and technology, ranging from computer troubleshooting to home theater installation.