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ROMAN PORFIRIEV Junior Manual QA Engineer

Kharkiv, Ukraine (Remote) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

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SUMMARY Detail-oriented Junior QA Engineer with a strong theoretical background in software
testing and hands-on practical experience. Proficient in creating test documentation, performing
complex API testing with Postman, and managing databases with SQL/DBeaver. Leveraging 10
years of B2B and B2C sales experience to bring advanced communication skills, a deep
understanding of user needs (UI/UX), and a collaborative, business-oriented approach to the
development team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● QA Methodology: SDLC, STLC, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, V-Model,
Black/Grey/White Box Testing, Testing Levels/Types, Test Design Techniques (BVA, EP,
Pairwise).
● Tools & Platforms: Postman, Chrome DevTools, Charles Proxy, Git/GitHub, Jira
(Confluence, Zephyr), Test Case Lab, Figma, VirtualBox, DBeaver, Confluence, JMeter.
● Testing Types: WEB, Mobile (Native, Hybrid, PWA, Emulators), API (REST, GraphQL),
UI/UX, Functional/Non-functional, Smoke, Regression, Cross-Platform (Windows,
Android, iOS).
● Databases & Tech Stack: SQL (CRUD, JOINs, MySQL), HTML/CSS, JavaScript (basic,
for Postman scripting), TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS.
● Productivity & AI: LLM Prompting for QA, AI-assisted Test Design (ChatGPT / Claude /
Gemini), QA Metrics tracking.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Student QA Team Lead | Web & Mobile Fuel Expense Tracking System Hillel IT School |
Mar 2026 – Jul 2026 (Remote)

● Leadership & Management: Led a QA team to deliver the project on time with a
maximum score of 100/100. Mitigated risks by reallocating tasks and implementing pair
testing to meet tight deadlines.
● Test Documentation: Authored a comprehensive Test Plan, risk assessment matrices,
and designed 150+ Test Cases and Checklists using Test Case Lab.
● API Testing & Automation: Created API test collections in Postman, utilizing Swagger
and JavaScript to generate unique valid data for automated test runs.
● Database Management: Deployed a local MySQL database and configured DBeaver to
execute SQL CRUD operations and complex queries (JOIN, WHERE, HAVING).
● Workflow Setup: Configured Jira environments, customized dashboards, set up JQL
filters, and maintained project documentation in Confluence.
 ● Execution: Conducted static requirements testing, cross-platform mobile testing
(iOS/Android), and comprehensive functional/regression testing.

QA Engineer | Web App Donation Platform Training Project

● Functional Testing: Validated payment and e-commerce flows, including credit card
processing and virtual currency top-ups.
● Test Design: Applied Equivalence Partitioning and Boundary Value Analysis (BVA) to
maximize test coverage.
● Defect Management: Documented and tracked software defects in Jira, providing clear
steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and relevant artifacts (logs,
screenshots).
● Cross-Platform Execution: Performed comprehensive cross-browser and
cross-platform testing across Web, Android, and iOS to ensure system stability.

QA Engineer | Web App Craps Game Training Project

● Documentation & Coverage: Developed a Traceability Matrix mapping project
requirements to detailed checklists, ensuring 100% test coverage.
● Cross-Platform Execution: Validated system reliability through comprehensive testing
across Web, Android, and iOS platforms.

QA Engineer | GraphQL Training Project

● API Integration: Executed GraphQL API testing, writing custom queries to validate
filtered data outputs and server responses.

QA Engineer | Web Page Development Training Project

● Web Development Practice: Built and styled a 3-page responsive website using
HTML5/CSS3 to deepen understanding of DOM architecture and streamline element
inspection during web testing. Managed code deployment via Git/GitHub.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Manager (B2B) & Brand Ambassador (B2C) Various Companies | 2016 – 2026

● Brand Ambassador (Microsoft & Samsung): Represented leading tech brands in B2C
retail. Gained a deep understanding of Windows and Android ecosystems. Investigated
and resolved end-user device issues on-site, developing strong insights into software
usability and real-world UI/UX expectations.
● B2B Client Management: Gathered and analyzed complex client requirements to
provide tailored product solutions, ensuring zero discrepancies in final deliveries.
Coordinated procurement and logistics processes to resolve supply chain issues.
 ● Cross-Functional Communication: Bridged the gap between user satisfaction and
core business objectives, leveraging win-win negotiation and exceptional
conflict-resolution skills in high-pressure environments.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● Manual QA with AI | Hillel IT School (Mar 2026 – Jul 2026) Intensive training on test
documentation, Agile processes, Postman, SQL, DevTools, and Charles Proxy.
Certificate
● Bachelor in Software Engineering | Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
(KNURE) (2014 – 2018)
● Software Testing & Advanced Postman | Artem Rusov (2026) 50+ lesson deep-dive
into QA fundamentals and test design theory.
● HTML & CSS Certifications | Sololearn (2021) HTML Certificate, CSS Certificate

LANGUAGES

● English: Pre-Intermediate (B1 Reading/Writing, A2 Speaking) — Strong technical
vocabulary.
● Ukrainian / Russian: Native.