Тарас

Taras Lavrysh I create an environment where engineers can grow, processes
make sense, and quality becomes a shared responsibility
Test Engineering Lead
IMPACT IN NUMBERS (2025)

After taking over the Tech Lead role, test coverage
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increased from 35% to 84% at the Software Integration Test
level.

Personally identified a critical architecture‑related defect
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that could have increased the client's operational costs by
7%.
taraslavrysh1998​@gmail.com
Verified the client's technical requirements and supported
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
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the consulting company during negotiations, contributing
Kraków, Poland directly to securing the project.

Conducted technical onboarding for a newly assigned
ABOUT ME
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Project Manager and ten Test Engineers.

Test Lead with 8 years of experience in Delivered 9 software releases on schedule, while ensuring
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automotive, railway, and financial projects. I the team maintained dedicated time for developing technical
combine hands‑on automation skills with skills.
leadership and a strategic approach to quality,
helping teams deliver reliable products that meet Proactively stepped into one of the most complex testing
business expectations. I’m steadily expanding my
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areas by taking ownership of performance testing activities.
responsibilities in team management,
cross‑functional collaboration, and quality strategy I reached a point where I wanted to influence more than
to move toward broader engineering leadership
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just the technical layer, so I decided to start a new chapter
roles. in my career.

TECH STACK PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
C, C++, Python, Git/​GitLab/​GitHub, Git Bash, Test Engineering Lead
TortoiseSVN, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Alten
Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban, AI Tools &
09/2023 – Present | Kraków, Poland
Platforms
Leading two automation teams, improving delivery
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efficiency and collaboration across development and QA.
Developing and executing a test automation strategy aligned
LANGUAGES
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with project goals.
Enhancing firmware quality for premium automotive
English
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systems using quality metrics and continuous improvement.
Polish Coordinating with management and developers to resolve
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critical defects faster and improve release predictability.
Ukrainian Delivering release reports summarizing product quality,
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risks, and deployment readiness.
Optimizing test case design and reviews to improve
CORE SOFT SKILLS
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consistency, reduce preparation time, and raise test quality.
Participating in project and process assessments to evaluate
› Clear and effective communication
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test strategy, identify improvements, and ensure quality
› Keeping discussions productive alignment.
› Prioritization and time management Developing team capabilities through coaching, knowledge
› Cross‑functional collaboration
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sharing, and growth plans to increase autonomy and
› Strategic thinking with a focus on delivery performance.

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 Software Engineer/ Senior Test Engineer – Various
EDUCATION
Engineering Roles
Master of Science in Informatics Alten, GFT, Sii, Software Test Group.
Czestochowa University of Technology 05/2018 – 09/2023 | Poland
2019 – 2020 | Poland Designed and implemented test cases ensuring full
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functional and edge‑case coverage.
Engineer in Informatics (Erasmus+) Supported and improved test automation, increasing
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Transilvania University of Brasov efficiency and speeding up release cycles.
2017 – 2017 | Romania Tested risk‑calculation applications in the rates sector for
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accuracy, stability, and compliance.
Managed and maintained the test environment to ensure
Engineer in Informatics
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stability, availability, and alignment with project needs.
Czestochowa University of Technology
Created and updated test documentation to improve clarity,
2015 – 2019 | Poland
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traceability, and onboarding.
Ensured testing process quality and consistency by
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introducing improvements and best practices.
TOPICS I EXPLORE Oversaw firmware quality for premium automotive systems,
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ensuring reliability and industry compliance.
– Relationships with growth-oriented people
– AI in Engineering Management
– Leadership Development
– Behavioral psychology
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
– Cognitive science
▹ I often use ideas from cognitive science, perception biases,
and ethology to better understand people and handle
situations more effectively.
▹ I focus on keeping things clear, so the team always
understands what we’re trying to achieve.
▹ I give people room to take ownership, while staying
available when they need support.
▹ I build trust by being consistent and following through on
what I commit to.
▹ I break down complex goals into practical steps the team
can actually deliver.
▹ I care about creating an environment where people enjoy
working together and feel comfortable speaking up.

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