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Roman Podhornykh

Software QA Engineer
Katowice, Śląskie, Poland [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
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PROFESSIONAL Software QA Engineer with extensive
experience in web and mobile testing across
SUMMARY multiple industries including E-commerce,
Social Networking, Education, Finance, and
Retail. Proven track record in developing
comprehensive test strategies, executing test
cases, and collaborating effectively within
Agile/Scrum environments to ensure high-
quality software delivery.

Performed functional, regression,
integration, smoke, and exploratory testing
of a business web platform
Validated frontend and backend
functionality, ensuring stability and high
product quality across releases
Worked closely with developers, analysts,
and product teams to clarify requirements
and improve test coverage
Created and maintained test
documentation, test cases, and bug reports
in Agile environment
Conducted database testing using SQL
queries for data validation, troubleshooting,
and business logic verification
Tested REST APIs using tools such as
Postman and browser developer tools
Participated in release verification and
production support activities
Used AI-assisted workflows and Python
vibe coding for test data generation,
scripting, debugging support, and QA
process optimization
Applied AI tools to improve efficiency in
test analysis, documentation, SQL query
preparation, and exploratory testing

Performed root cause analysis of defects
and collaborated with development teams
to ensure timely resolution and prevent
regressions
Executed cross-browser and cross-device
testing to ensure consistent user
experience across different environments
Supported CI/CD processes by validating
builds and participating in continuous
testing within Agile/Scrum workflows
Analyzed logs and system behavior to
identify issues in complex distributed
systems and microservice-based
architecture
Contributed to improving QA processes by
suggesting optimizations in test strategy,
coverage, and defect lifecycle
management

TECHNICAL SKILLS Frontend Technologies: HTML, CSS
Database Languages: SQL
CI/CD Tools: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Development Environment: IntelliJ IDEA,
PyCharm, VisualStudio
Project Management & Testing Tools: Jira,
Confluence, Zephyr, YouTrack, Notion,
TestRails, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps
Infrastructure & Deployment: AWS, Docker,
VPN
Automation & API Testing:
SeleniumWebDriver, Playwright, Jenkins,
REST Assured (XML, JSON)
Mobile & Debugging Tools: Xcode,
AndroidStudio, ADB, CharlesProxy, Fiddler
Databases: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Aurora,
Athena
Networking: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, LAN/WAN

LANGUAGES English (Full Professional)
Ukrainian (Native)
Russian (Native)

CERTIFICATIONS ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level

CORE Software Quality Assurance
Beta Testing
COMPETENCIES Agile Methodologies
Cross-browser Testing
API Testing
Database Testing
Bug Validation

PROFESSIONAL Trinetix, Inc.
Software QA Engineer
EXPERIENCE April 2024 - August 2026
Conducted comprehensive manual web
and mobile testing (functional, UI/UX,
regression, cross-browser)
Developed clear, concise test cases and
bug reports using Azure
Performed API testing using Postman and
Swagger
Worked with SQL databases (Aurora,
Athena)
Conducted exploratory testing and
identified edge cases to improve product
quality
Maintained effective communication with
development teams, product owners, and
remote teams

NDA
Software QA Engineer
March 2020 - March 2024
Performed comprehensive manual testing
on front-end, back-end, API, and UX/UI
Conducted database testing and validation
Executed bug validation and regression
testing
Tested project documentation and
application localization
Performed connection stress testing for
data integrity and connection recovery
Created test cases and checklists for new
functionality and smoke testing
Analyzed and processed user applications
for support services

Fiverr
Software QA Engineer
February 2019 - February 2020
Performed various testing types according
to client requirements
Conducted deep functional, usability, and
performance testing
Applied different testing techniques and
tools
Created and executed comprehensive test
cases
Performed cross-browser and regression
testing

Testlio
Software QA Engineer
June 2017 - June 2019
Executed test cases and created detailed
bug reports
Performed functional, non-functional, and
regression testing
Reproduced issues and executed
comprehensive test cases

Upwork
Software QA Engineer
May 2016 - May 2018
Created comprehensive test cases
Developed clear, reproducible bug reports
according to client requirements
Performed exploratory testing in
production and QA development
environments
Conducted cross-browser compatibility
testing
Used various tools to collect logs and crash
files for iOS/Android applications
Maintained communication with TTL/PM
and direct client communication

BetaFamily, BugFinders, test IO, uTest
Additional Experience
2016 - 2019

Conducted beta testing of iOS and Android
applications on various devices
Executed test cases and documented
comprehensive bug reports
Performed regression testing and issue
analysis