Денис

Denys Konoplov | Senior QA Lead
Kyiv, Ukraine · [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) · [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) · TG: @dennykofein · [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

SUMMARY
Senior QA Lead with over 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, including more than 7
years in leadership roles. Proven expertise in establishing QA processes from the ground up, managing
cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality web, mobile, IoT, and enterprise applications. Skilled
in Agile methodologies, test strategy development, automation integration, and mentoring QA
engineers. Possesses a strong international background with projects across Europe and Asia.

KEY SKILLS

• QA Strategy & Process Building | Test Automation & Manual Testing | CI/CD Integration
• Leadership & Team Management | Agile (Scrum, Kanban) | Risk Management & KPI Tracking
• Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), API, and IoT Testing | Blockchain & Payment Systems Testing
• Reporting & TMS: Jira, Confluence, Redmine, TestRail
• Databases: MySQL Workbench, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite
• Build & CI/CD: GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
• API and Sniffers: Postman, Insomnia, Swagger, Charles, Fiddler, Wireshark
• Mobile App Debugging: XCode Console, Android SDK, Android Studio, Logcat
• Other: Blockchain Testing, Microservices, Dozzle, Regex, RabbitMQ, MQTT, Zeplin, Figma,
JMeter Performance Testing,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head of QA Department – QuadroTech Limited · Kyiv, Ukraine · Full-time 2019 – 2025

• Defined and executed QA strategy across multiple product lines (IoT, mobile, gaming, and
web applications).
• Built a QA department from 3 to 12 engineers. Established career paths, training programs,
and performance reviews.
• Implemented test documentation standards and CI/CD integration, reducing release cycle
time by 25%.
• Introduced risk-based testing, reducing defect leakage into production by 30%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PMs, developers, business analysts) to ensure
product quality.
• Key Projects (NDA):
- Smart Watch – Android & iOS Mobile Apps (C#, Xamarin), backend server (Java Spring
Boot), admin panel, firmware, and BT/GSM devices with sensors.
- Smart Home – Android & iOS Mobile Apps (React Native), backend server (NodeJS,
MQTT), web admin panel, firmware, devices with sensors.
- Gaming Devices – Windows & MacOS Apps, firmware, gaming devices (monitors, mice,
keyboards, headsets, controllers, mouse pads, chairs, webcams, microphones, accessories).
- Taxi Order Service - Android & iOS Mobile Apps (React Native), backend (microservices
architecture, RabbitMQ), web admin panels (React JS).
QA Lead / Senior QA – First Bridge · Kyiv, Ukraine · Part-time 2020 – 2024

• Designed and executed test plans for large-scale E-Gov platforms, ensuring compliance and
security standards.
• Led manual and automated testing, covering microservices architecture, blockchain, and
payment gateways.
• Mentored junior QAs and introduced test case management practices that improved coverage
by 40%.
• Key Projects (NDA):
- E-Gov Services (digital platforms and applications that allow citizens and businesses to
access government services and information online) - Microservices architecture, frontend
(React JS), backend (NodeJS), blockchain, payment gateway.

QA Manager / Middle+ QA – Meituan · Guangzhou, China · Full-time 2015 – 2019

• Managed QA efforts for Meituan’s mobile apps (e-commerce, food delivery, tourism).
• Performed manual and automated testing for Android/iOS apps, backend services, and admin
panels.
• Improved bug reporting and defect triage process, reducing issue resolution time by 20%.
• Collaborated with developers and product managers to optimize release quality.
• Projects:
- Meituan Mobile App Ecosystem (E-Commerce Marketplace, Local Business, Food Delivery,
and Hotel and Tourism) – Android & iOS Mobile Apps, backend, frontend admin panels.

LANGUAGES

• English – Professional working proficiency
• Chinese (Mandarin) – Limited working proficiency
• Ukrainian – Native

EDUCATION
National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" – Engineer Analyst 2005 – 2011

Computer and Information Technologies faculty, Computer Engineering specialization