Darren Victoriano
Software Engineering Manager • San Diego, CA • [email protected]
Engineering manager with 10 years of experience leading test strategy and building automation for consumer electronics and FDA-regulated products. Experienced in Python, Robot Framework, API testing, ingestion pipelines, data migration, and engineering team development.
Experience
Software Engineering Manager
Dexcom — March 2025 – Present
- Lead a cross-functional software engineering team that builds test automation infrastructure and internal tooling for FDA-regulated product development.
- Set technical priorities, plan delivery, and coordinate execution across engineering teams and project stakeholders.
- Develop engineers through mentoring, onboarding, and goal setting while reinforcing ownership and technical standards.
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
Dexcom — March 2024 – March 2025
- Led engineers developing Python test automation frameworks with Robot Framework.
- Designed reusable data modules and test infrastructure for REST API validation.
- Automated test documentation workflows for FDA-regulated products.
- Planned and delivered test coverage across multiple concurrent projects.
- Mentored and onboarded engineers joining the team.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Dexcom — January 2021 – March 2024
- Designed scalable automation solutions in Python and Robot Framework.
- Supported regulatory testing by automating test documentation generation.
- Served as test lead, coordinating schedules, priorities, and defect triage.
Software Test Engineer
Sony Electronics — January 2016 – January 2021
- Built Python, Bash, and ADB automation frameworks for Android TV devices and applications.
- Validated APIs with Node.js using Mocha and Chai, and with Java using JUnit and TestNG.
- Led testing for HDMI 2.1 features and premium audio and video standards, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Skills
- Languages and tools: Python, Robot Framework, C/C++, Playwright, Bash, Git, Kubernetes, Docker, Google Cloud
- Testing: APIs, ingestion pipelines, UI automation, CI/CD pipelines, regulated-product testing and documentation
- Leadership: Team management, technical planning, delivery coordination, onboarding, and mentoring
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
AMA University, Philippines · 2009–2013 -
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
UCSD Extension, San Diego, CA · 2018–2019 -
Certified Software Tester
Escondido Adult School, Escondido, CA · 2014–2015