Тарас

Taras Lavrysh
Kraków, Poland | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | LinkedIn

Personal Profile
Test Lead with 8 years of experience in automotive, railway, and financial projects. I build environments where
engineers grow, processes are clear, and quality is treated as a shared responsibility. I combine strong hands-on
automation skills with confident leadership and a strategic approach to quality, enabling teams to deliver reliable
products that meet business expectations. I continue to expand my impact in team management, cross-functional
collaboration, and quality strategy as I progress toward broader engineering leadership roles.

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Skills
Technical Skills: Leadership & Collaboration:
● C/C++ (advanced) ● Clear and effective communication
● Python (mid-level) ● Keeping discussions productive
● GitHub Copilot ● Cross-functional collaboration
● Git/GitLab/GitHub ● Strategic thinking with a focus on delivery
● Jenkins ● Prioritization and time management
● Jira, Confluence
● Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban

Career Summary
Test Engineering Lead | ALTEN 09, 2023 – Present
● Led two automation teams and enhanced delivery efficiency and cross-team collaboration
● Developed and executed a test automation strategy aligned with project goals
● Enhanced firmware quality for premium automotive systems by using quality metrics and continuous
improvement
● Delivered team capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and growth plans to increase autonomy
and performance
● Participated in project and process assessments to evaluate the test strategy, identify improvements, and
ensure quality alignment

Senior Test Engineer | ALTEN 11, 2022 – 08, 2023
● Optimized test case design and reviews to improve consistency, reduce preparation time, and increase
overall test quality
● Coordinated with management and developers to resolve critical defects faster and improve release
predictability
● Prepared and delivered release reports covering product quality, key risks, and deployment readiness
● Reason for leaving: shifting into a more technical QA Automation / Tech Lead-oriented position within the
company

Senior Software Engineer | GFT 07, 2021 – 10, 2022
● Performed testing of applications used for risk calculation in the rates sector
● Maintained scripts necessary for performing regression tests in the QA/UAT environment
● Worked with databases and Git repositories
● Reason for leaving: was headhunted for a role offering a more competitive compensation level

Test Development Engineer | Sii 06, 2020 – 06, 2021
● Implemented automated C-based test functions for embedded platforms across automotive and railway,
projects
● Reported defects with clear technical insights to support efficient debugging
● Participated in planning test strategies and improving verification workflows within Agile teams
● Reason for leaving: was headhunted for a role offering a more competitive compensation level

Software Tester | Software Test Group 05, 2018 – 05, 2020
● Created manual test cases and validation scenarios for embedded automotive components
● Prepared structured test reports summarizing results, risks, and recommendations
● Supported engineers by clarifying requirements and ensuring test coverage across the project
● Reason for leaving: limited opportunities for further growth within the organization

Key Achievements
● After taking over the Tech Lead role, test coverage increased from 35% to 84% at the Software Integration
Test level
● Personally identified a critical architecture-related defect that could have increased the client's operational
costs by 7%
● Verified the client's technical requirements and supported the consulting company during negotiations,
contributing directly to securing the project
● Conducted technical onboarding for a newly assigned Project Manager and ten Test Engineers
● Delivered 9 software releases on schedule, while ensuring the team maintained dedicated time for
developing technical skills
● Proactively stepped into one of the most complex testing areas by taking ownership of performance testing
activities
● I reached a point where I wanted to influence more than just the technical layer, so I decided to start a new
chapter in my career

Leadership Highlights
● 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

Education
● Częstochowa University of Technology | 2019 - 2020 | Master of Science in Informatics
● Transilvania University of Brașov | 2017 | Engineer in Informatics (Erasmus+)
● Częstochowa University of Technology | 2015 - 2019 | Engineer in Informatics

Languages
English
Polish
Ukrainian

Interests/Hobbies
Healthy cooking and nutrition
Cognitive biases and decision-making psychology
Gym training
Traveling and exploring new cultures