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Oleksandr Kiminchidzhi QA Engineer (Manual & Automation) [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) •
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) LinkedIn • Telegram Odesa, Ukraine

Professional Summary

Results-driven QA Engineer with 5+ years of experience in manual and automation testing,
specializing in web, mobile, and gambling platforms including their CRM.
Proven expertise in designing and executing test cases, developing automation and basic
tech writing for new products without documentation, and leading cross-functional teams to
deliver high-quality software. Adept at Agile methodologies, bug tracking and long-term
quality control over given functionality.
Passionate about improving QA processes and driving product quality through implementing
testing strategies and streamlining processes inside a team.

Technical Skills

Manual Testing

● Test Case Design, Writing & Execution
● Regression, Smoke, and Sanity Testing
● Exploratory, Usability, Accessibility, and Localization Testing
● Cross-Browser & Cross-Platform Testing
● User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Coordination

Automation Testing

● Frameworks: Playwright, Selenium for pet projects
● Languages: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript
● API Testing: Postman
● CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
● Test Management: TestRail, Zephyr
● Tools & Technologies: Jira, SQL, Postman, Git, Confluence
● Methodologies: Agile/Scrum

Soft Skills

● Stakeholder Communication (Product Owners, Devs, Business Analysts, Tech
Writers)
● Mentoring & Team Leadership (QA Teams, Junior Engineers).
● Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
● Documentation: Test Plans, Reports, Knowledge Base Articles
● Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving. Can take a QA Lead role easily if necessary.

Domain Knowledge

● Gambling: GEO Compliance, Fraud Detection, Bonus System Validation,
Deposit/Withdrawal through Fiat and Crypto. Deep knowledge of Admin
platforms(CRM).
● Web3: Smart Contract Testing, Wallet Integration
● Fintech: Payment Processing, KYC/AML Validation
● Gaming: Unity/Unreal Engine Basics, In-Game Economy Testing

Professional Experience

Manual QA & Automation Engineer NuxGame• 08/2024 – Present

● Lead QA efforts for high-stakes gambling platforms, ensuring compliance, security,
and performance under heavy user load.
● Designed and implemented automation test suites using Playwright, reducing
manual testing efforts by 30% and increasing test coverage by 50%.
● Developed and maintained automation test cases on project. Solving conflicts and
running proper CI/CD on an ongoing release.
● Collaborated with developers and product owners to define quality standards and
improve user experience for gambling applications.
● Mentored a team of 3 QA engineers, fostering a culture of automation and
continuous improvement.
● Troubleshooting automation with updated functionality and finalizing system
procedures.

Solo Manual QA Subsocial • 04/2022 – 07/2024

● Managed manual and automation testing for web3 wallets, messaging apps, and
social networks (grillapp.net, sub.id, EpicAppBot).
● Created and executed test plans, ensuring 95%+ test coverage and zero critical
bugs in production releases.
● Automated repetitive test cases using Playwright, reducing manual effort by 35%
and accelerating regression routine.
● Facilitated Agile ceremonies, improved task tracking in Jira, and holding
communication between Product owner and Developers.

QA Engineer Dev.pro • 08/2021 – 03/2022

● Performed manual and automation testing for legacy PC software, focusing on test
coverage optimization and bug prevention.
● Updated and maintained automated tests using VisualBasicScript.

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and streamline QA
processes.

QA Tester Testronic / Ubisoft • 05/2019 – 08/2021

● Conducted manual testing for high-profile PC games (Angry Birds, Subway Surfers,
Stellaris, Assassin’s Creed).
● Authored detailed test cases, bug reports, and comprehensive testing
documentation.
● Worked in large QA teams, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality releases.

Education

● Bachelor’s in Computer Science • Odesa National Maritime University • 09/2023 -
present
● Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Unfinished) • Polish-Japanese Academy of IT,
Warsaw • 09/2017 – 2020

Projects & Achievements

● Automated Gambling Platform Testing: Built automated test coverage on a
Playwright-based framework for a gambling client, reducing repetitive manual testing
for regression and releases.
● Web3 Wallet and messaging: Led testing for a web3 wallet, ensuring 100%
transaction accuracy and zero security vulnerabilities at launch.
● Legacy Software Revitalization: Updated and automated tests for legacy PC
software, increasing test reliability.

Interests & Goals

● Advancing into QA management and test automation architecture roles.
● Continuously improving skills in Playwright, CI/CD, and performance testing.
● Open to opportunities in gambling, fintech, and web3 domains.