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MAKSYM SEMIANKIV
QA ENGINEER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CONTACTS
QA Engineer with 1 year of experience in manual and
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
automation testing, specializing in building reliable, scalable
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) test solutions for web applications.
https://github.com/Gymnast1992 Background as an elite athlete (Olympic-level gymnast,
Ukraine National Team) and current performer at Cirque du
Soleil — bringing a unique combination of precision,
EDUCATION discipline, and performance under pressure into software
quality assurance.
National University of Ukraine

Sep 2008 - May 2013 Proven ability to:
Master’s Degree in Theory and Design and implement test strategies from scratch
Methodology of Physical Improve product quality through risk-based testing
Condition
Work independently and take ownership of QA processes
The Open University
Apr 2025 - Present time Focused on becoming a top-tier QA Engineer by combining
Computing and Internet engineering excellence with a high-performance mindset.
Technologies

TECHNICAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES
Languages:
JavaScript / TypeScript
English - Advanced; SQL
French - Conversational;
Ukrainian - Native;
Test Automation:
Cypress
Playwright
WebdriverIO
CERTIFICATS API Testing:
Postman
“Codemify” Bootcamp REST API testing
Tools & Practices:
GitHub
CI/CD pipelines
Test design techniques
Agile / Scrum
 WORK EXPERIENCE

QA Engineer - The Experience
[Personal website]
Feb 2026 - Present time

• Built an end-to-end automation framework using Cypress.
• Implemented Page Object Model (POM) for scalable and
maintainable test architecture.
• Automated validation of website navigation and external links,
including integrations with Amazon and media content from
YouTube.
• Integrated automated tests into a CI/CD pipeline to enable
continuous testing.
• Managed source code and version control with GitHub.
• Implemented automated checks to ensure link integrity and
proper redirection.

QA Engineer Intern – Test Squad
Sep2024 - Nov2024

Rapidly adapted to new frameworks and tools on a weekly
basis, demonstrating strong learning agility and problem-
solving skills.
Delivered end-to-end automation tasks on a 7-day cycle,
consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high code
quality.
Built and executed automated tests using Cypress,
Playwright, and WebdriverIO, integrating them into CI/CD
pipelines.
Collaborated with team members in an Agile/Scrum
environment, providing feedback and contributing to
continuous improvement.
Gained hands-on experience with API testing (Postman,
Newman), regression testing, and cross-browser automation.

Completed 100% of assigned weekly automation challenges,
mastering multiple tools and frameworks.
QA Engineer Intern – Delek Homes
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

Developed and maintained automated test scripts using
Cypress and Playwright, reducing manual testing time by
30%+ and ensuring smooth CI/CD integration via GitHub
Actions.
Built API test suites in Postman, integrating them into CI/CD
pipelines for continuous testing and faster feedback loops.
Led regression testing cycles, identifying and resolving
critical issues before release, reducing customer-reported
bugs by 20%.
Designed and executed test plans, test cases, and
documentation, improving team efficiency and knowledge-
sharing.
Participated in weekly automation challenges, mastering
WebdriverIO, Playwright, and Postman to expand automation
capabilities.

Collaborated with developers and project managers to refine
testing strategies, improving software quality and release
reliability.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Performer - Cirque du Soleil
July 2018 - Present

Perform in high-pressure live environments requiring
precision, consistency, and teamwork.
Maintain peak performance standards under strict conditions
and deadlines.

Professional Athlete — Ukraine National Team
Olympic Games 2016

Competed at elite international level.
Developed exceptional discipline, focus, and resilience.
Operated in high-stakes environments where precision and
execution are critical.