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Svitlana Shnipova
(929)-599-0515 | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | linkedin | GitHub
Software QA Engineer
2+ years of experience specializing in ensuring the quality and functionality of web-based applications, including 1 year in test
automation (Java). Proficient in executing test plans, identifying and documenting software defects, and collaborating closely
with development teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Experienced in API automation using Rest Assured, enhancing test
efficiency, and ensuring seamless backend functionality through comprehensive validation of RESTful services.

Technical Skills:
●​ Manual Testing Expertise: STLC, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Bug tracking (Jira, YouTrack), ZephyrScale
●​ API Testing: Postman, REST API testing, Swagger.
●​ Automation Tools & Frameworks: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Rest Assured.
●​ Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines.
●​ Database Testing: MySQL, phpMyAdmin.
●​ Cross-Platform Testing: Browser Stack, Charles Proxy, Chrome Dev Tools, Android Studio.
●​ Performance Testing: Apache JMeter
●​ Programming & Web Technologies: Java, HTML, CSS.
●​ Operating Systems: Mac OS, Windows, iOS, Android OS.

Experience

QA Engineer, Custom Product Builder​
June 2022 – January 2025

●​ Developed and implemented manual QA testing strategies for an e-commerce web application, leading to a
measurable 60% reduction in critical defects and a 40% improvement in testing efficiency based on internal defect
tracking reports.
●​ Expanded test coverage by approximately 40% by incorporating a variety of testing methodologies, including smoke,
integration, functional, end-to-end, regression, and UAT testing, ensuring comprehensive validation of system
functionality.
●​ Ensured 15 consecutive successful releases without blocking or critical bugs, contributing to a 35% decrease in
customer-reported support tickets, as tracked in the customer service ticketing system.
●​ Developed and maintained automated test scripts and architectures using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Rest
Assured, reducing the need for repetitive manual testing and cutting test execution time by 20%.
●​ Conducted manual REST API testing using Postman and Swagger, helping to identify and resolve back-end issues
early in development, resulting in a 15% reduction in back-end defects based on defect reports.
●​ Logged and managed 300+ defects through clear and detailed bug reports, collaborating closely with developers and
business owners, which led to a 50% reduction in average bug resolution time based on YouTrack ticket analysis.
●​ Actively participated in stakeholder meetings to align project goals, define requirements, and ensure smooth execution,
leading to a 30% improvement in issue resolution efficiency and ensuring that 95% of deliverables met deadlines,
per project tracking reports.

Education

●​ Bachelor of Science in Biology​
Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
●​ QA Bootcamp​
GoIT