What motivates you to be a Cypress Ambassador? I am driven to become a Cypress Ambassador because of my strong passion for test automation and the transformative impact Cypress has on software quality. As a QA Engineer, I have witnessed how Cypress simplifies testing, enhances developer efficiency, and accelerates feedback loops. I enjoy mentoring others, sharing insights, and helping teams implement best practices in test automation. This role would allow me to contribute more to the community through content creation, workshops, and advocacy, empowering others to become more proficient testers.
How do you currently help others that are either using Cypress or interested in using Cypress?
I support those using or exploring Cypress by sharing my expertise through mentoring, troubleshooting, and promoting best practices in test automation. I help teammates and fellow testers write efficient test scripts in the organization, optimize test performance, and resolve issues.
What is your favorite Cypress feature?
Time-travel debugging is my favorite Cypress feature. Being able to view snapshots of each test step in the Command Log makes debugging significantly more efficient. Rather than relying on console logs or adding extra debugging steps, I can visually inspect what occurred at each stage of the test. This not only saves time but also enhances test reliability and streamlines the debugging process.
What is your favorite "Cypress Best Practice" and why?
My favorite Cypress best practice is keeping tests independent and self-contained. Each test should set up its own state rather than relying on the outcome of a previous test. This ensures reliability, prevents flaky tests, and allows tests to run in parallel without dependencies. By using APIs or fixtures to seed test data, I can create more efficient, maintainable, and robust test automation.
Outside of work, what are your favorite things to do (hobbies, passions, etc.)?
I love going to the beach, traveling, doing research, and listening to music.
What is one professional milestone you are proud of? (an accomplishment, celebration, recognition, etc.)
A professional milestone I’m particularly proud of is leading the automation of a major B2B membership platform using Cypress. By adopting best practices and optimizing test execution, I greatly reduced manual testing efforts while enhancing test reliability. This achievement streamlined the QA process, enabling faster deployments and minimizing production issues. Witnessing the positive impact on the team's efficiency and overall product quality was truly fulfilling.
For new users – what is the best way to "get started" with Cypress?
The best way to get started with Cypress is to begin with its official documentation and tutorials. First, install Cypress using npm install cypress --save-dev and explore its Test Runner to understand how tests are executed. Next, start writing simple tests for common user actions like clicking buttons or filling out forms. The Cypress Dashboard and built-in commands make debugging easy. Additionally, following Cypress’s best practices, engaging in community forums, and experimenting with sample projects will help new users quickly build confidence and proficiency.
What is your favorite quote or saying?
If you can think it, you can achieve it. – Unknown
About the Ambassador Program.
The Cypress Ambassador program supports the top Cypress advocates around the world. Through this program, Ambassadors are offered speaking opportunities, a personalized hub, and visibility within our extensive network.To learn more about these wonderful ambassadors visit our Official Ambassador webpage.
The Cypress Community Team has been working on the official Cypress Ambassador program to include a variety of new experiences, support resources, benefits, contribution areas, and much more. One of our main priorities is to highlight our current Ambassadors and the amazing work they are doing. They truly embody the community spirit through their advocacy to help empower others. We will be having more opportunities to connect with our Ambassadors this year. Make sure to stay updated and connect with the community.