Raul Parihuana

I’ve always been drawn to the rewarding challenge of delivering products with genuine quality. After a brief stint as a developer, I discovered my true calling in QA when I took a chance on a role that required a complete shift in perspective—viewing software through the user’s eyes rather than the code. To my surprise, I found I had a natural talent for it.

At SmythOS, I’ve thrived in an environment that’s given me the confidence to expand beyond traditional QA boundaries. Working with our AI platform has transformed my approach to quality assurance; I’ve become skilled at building AI agents that accelerate my workflow and automate test cases, reducing testing time while maintaining thoroughness.

My role has evolved far beyond what I initially expected. I’ve taken on documentation writing, created video tutorials, and provided direct customer support in our Discord community—all new challenges that have broadened my skillset. This multifaceted experience has given me a unique perspective on how our platform functions from development through to user experience.

In an undeterministic AI environment, testing takes on fascinating new dimensions. I maintain a comprehensive test case repository that my AI agents can reference, allowing me to quickly identify potential issues at the earliest stages of development when they’re easiest and most cost-effective to fix.

What excites me most about SmythOS is how it’s reshaping the role of AI across various professions, including QA itself. As a fast learner who loves simplifying processes and maximizing efficiency, I find that each new feature we develop makes me more effective at my job while simultaneously expanding my understanding of what’s possible.

The rapid pace of innovation at SmythOS demands vigilant quality control, but I believe I bring something beyond traditional QA—a perspective enhanced by the very AI tools we’re building, creating a virtuous cycle of quality improvement that keeps pushing our platform forward.