Vita

Manual QA Engineer
Vita Holopuz

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[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Germany | Remote | Willing to relocate

SUMMARY

Experienced Manual QA Engineer with over 3 years of expertise in testing web and mobile applications,
dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability. Proficient in developing and
executing comprehensive test plans, meticulously identifying and documenting defects, and consistently
optimizing testing processes to enhance overall performance. Specialized in functional, regression, and
exploratory testing, ensuring seamless user experience. A proactive team player with a proven track record
of collaborating in Agile environments, driving project success through effective communication and
problem-solving. Fluent in English and German, enabling clear and efficient communication across
international teams.

● Technologies and Tools: HTML/CSS, Java Scipt, JIRA/Confluence, TestRail, Asana, ClickUp,
Postman/Swagger, AWS services (Amazon DB, CloudWatch), Firebase, GitHub, GitLab
● Design & Content Management: Figma, Adobe Experience Management (AEM)
● Application testing service: Testflight / App Store Connect and Android (App Tester) / Andriod
Studio / BrowserStack / Dev Tools / Visual Studio
● Methodologies: various software development models SDLS/STLS and Agile methods (Scrum and
Kanban)

EXPERIENCE

Middle QA Manual Engineer | DevsX, remote
10.2022 - 04.2023 | part-time

● Test Planning & Execution: Spearheaded the creation and implementation of detailed test plans and
cases, aligned with industry best practices, increasing overall test coverage by 30.5%. Developed
comprehensive test cases for various scenarios, including edge cases, regression paths, and user
behaviors, which significantly improved test clarity and reduced testing time by over 18%.
● API Testing & Optimization: Utilized Postman to systematically validate backend API functionality,
identifying and resolving bottlenecks such as inefficient database queries and unoptimized server
configurations. These optimizations led to a 22% reduction in load times and a 35.6% decrease in
error rates, significantly improving both product performance and user experience.
● Regression & Release Stability: Ensured product stability through regular regression tests and
maintained quality across new releases by leading scheduled inspections.
● Defect Management: Identified root causes of software defects, reported and tracked them using Jira
and ClickUp, and worked with cross-functional teams to reduce defect resolution time, enhancing
product stability and minimizing release delays.
● Mentorship: Provided targeted mentorship aimed at enhancing technical skills, which led to improved
performance metrics, a reduction in regression test time, and faster release cycles. Mentees
demonstrated increased confidence and independence, boosting team productivity.

QA Manual Engineer | SMISS, Kharkiv
12.2020 - 04.2023 | full time

● Test Case Design & Execution: Designed test cases using the Cucumber BDD format to ensure
comprehensive coverage of test scenarios. Executed functional, regression, usability, and UI/UX testing
across five major projects, achieving 87.8% defect-free releases and improving user satisfaction by
20.3%.
● Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC): Actively engaged in all phases of the STLC, including test
planning, execution, and defect management. Successfully planned and executed 150+ test cases per
project, identifying and managing 200+ defects, which enhanced overall testing efficiency by 34%.
● Bug Identification & Resolution: Collaborated with the development team to identify and resolve over
150 bugs per release cycle, achieving a 95% bug resolution rate and ensuring re-testing for
sustained product quality and timely releases.
● Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD): Applied CI/CD principles to streamline testing workflows
and reduce testing time between iterations, ensuring faster, high-quality releases.

VOLUNTEERING

Caritas Forchheim, Germany
Education Volunteer / Social Services 07.2024 - Presents

Project under NDA (remote)
QA Engineer / Mentoring assistance 05.2024 - 06.2024

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bfz Erlangen, Germany
Perspektive Integration Arbeit 03.2024 - 04.2024
- P.I.A. Speed -

Sprach- und Integrationskurs 04.2023 - 02.2024
Abschluss: B1 – Angewandt: B2

Lemon School Kharkiv, Ukraine
Certificate: QA Engineer 09.2020 - 12.2020

Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics Kharkiv, Ukraine
Master's degree: Enterprise Economy 09.2005 - 06.2010