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Nataliia Novikova
Location: Lysaker, Norway
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GitHub: https://github.com/noviko-commits

Professional Summary

Motivated Junior QA Engineer with solid knowledge of software testing principles and practice in both
manual and automated testing. Completed training in Python programming and software testing (ISTQB
Foundation Level syllabus). Skilled in test design, defect reporting, and automation basics. Detail-
oriented, structured, and eager to contribute to delivering high-quality software solutions.

Key Skills

• Testing: Manual testing, exploratory testing, test design, defect reporting
• Automation: Python, Postman, Pytest, Unittest, API testing basics (requests, Playwright)
• Test Management Tools: JIRA, TestRail
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Databases: Basic SQL queries
• Methodologies: Agile/Scrum fundamentals
• Other: Writing test cases, checklists, bug reports

Education & Certifications

• Genius Testing Course – Completed training in QA fundamentals, manual testing, test
documentation, automation basics
• 100 Days of Python (Udemy) – Python programming with applied projects
• ISTQB Foundation Level (Syllabus 4.0) – Preparing/Studying for certification
• Master’s Degree in «Management of foreign economic activity»

Projects & Practice
Flight Search Project (Python, APIs, Google Sheets)
- Integrated Amadeus API for flight data retrieval
- Applied request/response validation and error handling
- Automated updating of records in Google Sheets via Sheety API
Test Automation Practice
- Created automated UI tests using Selenium and Python (login, forms, navigation scenarios)
- Practiced writing unit tests with Pytest
- Performed API testing using Postman and Python requests

Manual Testing Practice
- Designed test cases and checklists
- Reported and tracked defects in JIRA mock projects
- Practiced exploratory testing scenarios

Work Experience
Self-employed Baker (Ukraine, 2022 – 2023, 8 months)
- Prepared and sold homemade pastries and bread to private clients
- Managed orders, customer communication, and small-scale logistics
- Gained organizational and problem-solving skills

Kitchen Assistant (Cafeteria «Pyrogomania», Ukraine, 2021 – 2022)
- Assisted in food preparation and serving
- Followed hygiene standards and quality control
- Collaborated with team to ensure smooth daily operations

Sales and Customer Support, Pet Products (Animal Shop, Ukraine, 2019 – 2021)
- Assisted customers with product selection and pet care guidance
- Maintained store organization, stock control, and cash register
- Developed attention to detail and responsibility in daily operations

Stay-at-home (Family Responsibilities, Volunteering, Travel, 2016 – 2019)
- Managed household responsibilities
- Volunteered at a local animal shelter (feeding, cleaning, helping with adoptions)
- Traveled extensively, gaining cultural experience and adaptability

Languages
- English – B1 (speaking, writing)
- Norwegian – B1 (speaking), A2 (writing)
- Ukrainian, Russian – Native