Polina

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

SKILLS PROFILE
Manual testing: functional, smoke, risk- Information Systems and Technology graduate focused on software quality, with
based regression, exploratory and UAT; Microsoft-authorised Coursera certificates in software testing fundamentals, manual
usability, accessibility, cross-browser testing and defect management. Practical knowledge of functional, smoke, risk-
and responsive checks. based regression, exploratory, usability, accessibility and cross-browser testing.
Test design and documentation: test Skilled in producing clear test documentation, investigating web defects with
cases, checklists, test plans, smoke and Chrome/Edge DevTools, and managing test and defect workflows in Jira, Zephyr
regression suites, exploratory charters, and Azure DevOps. Analytical thinking, documentation accuracy and disciplined risk
BDD acceptance criteria and structured assessment developed in a regulated UK workplace.
bug reports with supporting evidence.
Defect management: Jira, Zephyr and CERTIFICATIONS
Azure DevOps Boards; severity and
priority, evidence capture, retesting, Manual Testing and Defect Management
reopening, triage and root cause Microsoft / Coursera | September 2026
analysis. Credential F2MSXQT20IV5
Covered smoke and regression suites, exploratory and usability testing, browser
Web and client-server: web application compatibility, defect reporting, prioritisation, tracking and retesting.
layers and data flow; Chrome/Edge
DevTools Network inspection, device Software Testing Fundamentals and Methodologies
emulation and network throttling. Microsoft / Coursera | August 2026
Credential H235QQZV63V8
QA processes: QA/QC/UAT, Covered testing principles, test levels and types, SDLC/STLC, web application layers,
SDLC/STLC, Waterfall, V-Model, test environments, Agile and BDD acceptance criteria.
Agile/Scrum, Definition of Done and
CI/CD fundamentals.
EDUCATION
SQL and REST API: introductory
knowledge of basic database queries Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Technology
and REST API testing concepts. Polissia National University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine | 2019-2023
Transferable skills: analytical thinking,
attention to detail, accurate BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)
documentation, procedure adherence, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom | Awarded 2023
risk awareness and teamwork.
Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine
Polissia National University, Zhytomyr, Ukraine | 2019-2025
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian: Native. EXPERIENCE
English: C1 (Advanced).
Support Worker | Sense | United Kingdom
Russian: Fluent. September 2024-present
• Maintain accurate paper-based and electronic records, protect confidential
AVAILABILITY information and provide clear handovers.
• Follow detailed plans, written procedures, safeguarding requirements and risk
Open to remote roles worldwide. controls consistently.
Hybrid or on-site roles in the UK. • Identify changes or risks, review information, document findings clearly and escalate
Flexible hours across time zones. them through the correct channels.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer | Ukrainian Cultural Centre Lincoln
October 2022-August 2023
• Provided practical support to Ukrainian newcomers adapting to life in the UK.
• Provided Ukrainian-English interpretation to help overcome language barriers.
Volunteer | Ukraine Equestrian Relief (now Giving to Ukraine)
June 2022-January 2023
• Sorted and prepared donated supplies for delivery to Ukraine, checking condition,
categorisation and box labels before loading.
• Worked in an English-speaking team, reporting damaged or incorrectly labelled items
to coordinators.