Polina

POLINA ZHELTOSHTAN
Peterborough area, United Kingdom | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
LinkedIn /polina-zheltoshtan | GitHub /itsfinika | Telegram @plzht

SKILLS PROFILE
QA foundations: testing principles; Information Systems and Technology graduate returning to technology and
QA/QC/UAT; static and dynamic seeking an entry-level QA Engineer role. Has developed a foundation in
testing; functional, integration, system software testing through structured coursework and guided practice, covering
and acceptance testing; SDLC/STLC QA principles, test levels and types, SDLC/STLC, web application layers, test
and test environments. documentation and test environments. Brings analytical thinking, attention to
Test design and documentation: detail, accurate documentation, procedural discipline and risk awareness from a
basic test cases, checklists, BDD regulated UK workplace.
acceptance criteria, test coverage and
reproducible defect reports. CERTIFICATION
Web testing foundations: basic web
Software Testing Fundamentals and Methodologies
application layers and client-server
Microsoft / Coursera | August 2026
data flow; introductory guided use of
Credential H235QQZV63V8
Browser DevTools Network.
Covered QA/QC/UAT, static and dynamic testing, test levels and types, SDLC/STLC,
Delivery models: Waterfall, V-Model, Waterfall, V-Model, Agile, test environments and BDD acceptance criteria; included
Agile/Scrum, sprints, Definition of guided introductions to Browser DevTools, Jira and Azure DevOps boards.
Done and CI/CD fundamentals.
SQL and REST API: developing EDUCATION
introductory knowledge of basic
database queries and REST API Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Technology
testing concepts. Polissia National University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine | 2019-2023

AI-assisted workflows: Claude and BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)
OpenAI Codex for technical research, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom | Awarded 2023
prompt refinement and iterative Completed in English; included scientific research, data collection and analysis.
problem-solving, with critical
evaluation of outputs. Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine
Transferable skills: analytical Polissia National University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine | 2019-2025
thinking, attention to detail, accurate
documentation, procedure adherence, EXPERIENCE
risk awareness, communication and
Support Worker | Sense | Deeping St James, England
teamwork.
September 2024-present
• Maintain complete and timely paper-based and electronic records, protect
LANGUAGES confidential information and provide clear handovers.
Ukrainian: Native. • Follow detailed plans, written procedures, safeguarding requirements and risk
controls consistently.
English: C1 (Advanced).
• Identify changes or risks, review available information, document findings clearly
Russian: Fluent.
and escalate them through the correct channels.
• Use English throughout every shift for records, handovers and communication
AVAILABILITY with colleagues and visiting professionals.
Available for full-time remote work
aligned with Kyiv business hours. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer | Ukrainian Cultural Centre Lincoln
Oct 2022-Aug 2023
• Supported Ukrainian newcomers and provided Ukrainian-English interpretation to
help overcome language barriers.
Volunteer | Ukraine Equestrian Relief (now Giving to Ukraine)
Jun 2022-Jan 2023
• Sorted and prepared donated supplies, checking condition, categorisation and box
labels and reporting damaged or incorrectly labelled items.