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Hanna Kamuz
Manual QA Engineer
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Professional Summary
Proficient Manual QA Engineer with 4.5 years of hands-on experience in software testing
within the banking and financial sector. Skilled in manual testing of web and mobile
applications, SQL, and API testing with tools like Postman, Swagger, and pgAdmin,
Microsoft SQL Server. Analyzing logs using Kibana. Currently learning test automation
with Java and have a solid understanding of Java basics. Strong understanding of Agile
methodologies and practical experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and TestRail.
Proven leadership in mentoring and leading a QA team. Previous background in sales and
promotions, demonstrating strong communication, coordination, and client-focused
skills. ​
English level – B2, Ukrainian - Native.
Currently working as a freelance QA Engineer, which allows to remain flexible and adapt
to a variety of projects and workflows.​

Skills
●​ Manual Testing (Web & Mobile)
●​ Test Case Development
●​ Defect Documentation
●​ Functional Testing
●​ Integration testing
●​ Cross-Browser Testing
●​ Regression Testing
●​ Exploratory Testing
●​ SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, DataGrip, pgAdmin)
●​ API Testing (Postman, Swagger, Fiddler)
●​ Apache Kafka
●​ RabbitMQ
●​ Jira
●​ Confluence
●​ TestRail
●​ Agile/Scrum
●​ Team Leadership & Mentorship
●​ DevTools
●​ Project Communication & Documentation
●​ Java (basic knowledge)
●​ JMeter (basic knowledge)
●​ MongoDB (basic knowledge)
●​ Log Analysis in Kibana
●​ Collaboration
●​ Problem-Solving
●​ Mentoring
Experience​
Manual QA Engineer
Freelance at Upwork
Jun 2025 - Present
●​ Perform functional, regression, exploratory testing on various projects as a
freelancer.
●​ Performed usability testing to assess user experience and identify areas for
enhancement, contributing to increased customer satisfaction.
●​ Executed cross-browser and device testing to ensure compatibility and
performance across multiple platforms.
●​ Identifying and clearly documenting frontend and backend issues.

Manual QA Engineer
Banking / Financial Sector
Oct 2020 - May 2025
●​ Ensured the quality and functionality of banking software (web and mobile).
●​ Documented and tracked defects in a bug-tracking system, ensuring timely
resolution and effective communication with development teams.
●​ Supported automation engineers in transitioning manual test cases to automated
tests where feasible.
●​ Developed and maintained test cases and scripts based on functional
specifications and user stories.
●​ Performed manual testing and executed API tests using Postman and Swagger.
●​ Validated data using SQL tools (Microsoft SQL Server, DataGrip, pgAdmin).
●​ Worked with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ for message flow verification.
●​ Participated in Agile development using Scrum methodology.
●​ Improved testing processes and contributed to new product launches.
●​ Actively collaborated with developers, managers, and business units.
●​ After one year, began mentoring new team members.
●​ Led a team of 3 QA testers for the last year: assigned tasks, reviewed results, held
knowledge-sharing sessions.

Sales Manager
Construction Sector
Aug 2012 - Aug 2020
●​ Increased company revenue through new sales strategies.
●​ Identified and acquired new customers.
●​ Provided high-quality client support and consultation.
●​ Used CRM systems for managing sales and orders.
●​ Coordinated product assembly, logistics, and delivery.
●​ Performed risk analysis and management.

BTL Promotions Supervisor
Advertisement Agency 'SKIF'
May 2009 - May 2011
●​ Planned and coordinated promotional campaigns.
●​ Supervised field teams and ensured alignment with brand goals.
●​ Monitored campaign effectiveness and adjusted tactics.
●​ Promoted from promoter to supervisor within 2 months.
●​ Boosted ad targeting effectiveness, increasing client sales.
Education
Biology*. Specialist in immunology and biochemistry. - Master's Degree
Kherson State University
2007 - 2012 | Kherson

Languages
English - Upper-Intermediate
Ukrainian - Native
Russian - Native
Georgian - Beginner

Certifications
●​ QA Technical Pro – Hillel IT School (Dec 2024)
●​ Project Management – University of Colorado Boulder (Oct 2024)
●​ Introduction to Project Management – IBM (Sep 2024)
●​ Project Manager Certificate – ITG (Feb 2023)
●​ Course of SQL – ITG (Apr 2022)
●​ Fundamentals of Software Testing – QATestLab (Aug 2020)

Accomplishments
●​ Progressed from Junior QA to mentoring new team members within the first year
of employment, demonstrating fast learning and leadership potential.
●​ After 3 years, promoted to lead a QA team of 3 testers, coordinating testing efforts
and improving test process efficiency.
●​ Actively contributed to the development and testing of a new MVP for a banking
application, ensuring quality from early planning stages to production.
●​ Designed and implemented a regression testing model that reduced post-release
bugs and increased team productivity.
●​ Performed thorough UI/UX and localization testing for multilingual web and
mobile platforms, ensuring consistency and usability across different languages
and regions.
●​ Regularly collaborated with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, analysts,
stakeholders) to clarify requirements and improve product quality.
●​ Developed structured test documentation, checklists, and test cases, increasing
regression coverage and onboarding speed for new team members.
●​ Took initiative in improving QA processes, introducing test prioritization and
risk-based testing approaches.
●​ Currently working as a freelancer, applying strong analytical and communication
skills to deliver high-quality QA services in various domains.

Interests
●​ DIY
●​ Yoga