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Karas Alexander
AQA Engineer

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Summary

Results-driven QA Engineer with over 7 ye ars of experience in implementing testing solutions to improve software quality
and efficiency.
Proficient in developing and executing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to identify, isolate, and
document software defects across various platforms. With a strong foundation in using various testing tools and
frameworks such as Selenium and Pytest, I am skilled at collaborating with developers and BAs to understand requirements
and translate them into effective testing strategies and robust scripts.
I have analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environments, that helps me
demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing user experience by ensuring that the final product is free of bugs and
meets user expectations.
Worke d in e -comme rce , he althcare , e nvironme nt prote ction, re tail, te le com domains.

Accomplishme nts
Developed and implemented automated test scripts, increasing test coverage from 50% to 82% within three months,
contributed to a 30% reduction in production defects, enhanced test case documentation quality, conducted performance
testing that led to an improvement in application load times by 20%.

Experience

AQA Engineer Apr 2024 - Present
Epam

The Agile Development Project for BT Enterprise that focuses on staff augmentation to support the development and
maintenance of the SME e-commerce site. Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Selenium and Pytest,
increasing test efficiency and coverage. Developed and executed comprehensive test plans for RESTful APIs using tools like
Postman, identifying and reporting defects to improve API functionality and performance. Collaborated with cross-
functional teams to define testing strategies, create detailed test plans, and develop comprehensive test cases based on
requirements. Conducted manual testing for various applications, including functional, regression, and user acceptance
testing, to ensure software quality. Identified, recorded, and tracked defects using Jira, collaborating with developers to
prioritise and resolve issues. Collected and analysed testing metrics to provide insights on quality improvement areas,
reporting results to stakeholders for informed decision-making. Worked closely with Product Owners, developers, and other
stakeholders in Agile ceremonies.

QA Engineer Dec 2021 - Present
Epam

Working on developing a platform that enhances consumer access to healthcare and improves user experience, ultimately
leading to better health outcomes and reduced overall healthcare costs. Designed, wrote, and maintained detailed manual
test cases based on requirements and user stories to ensure thorough coverage of application features. Authored and
maintained detailed test documentation, including test cases and bug reports, improving clarity and communication within
the QA and development teams. Performed regression testing after bug fixes or enhancements to confirm that existing
functionality remains intact and unaffected. Worked closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders in Agile
ceremonies (sprints, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to align on project goals and requirements. Identified areas for process
improvement in manual testing practices, contributing ideas to enhance overall quality assurance processes.

QA Engineer Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
AllDigitalAds

Executed test cases, documented results, and reported defects. Performed various types of testing functional, regression,
integration, etc. Analysed requirements and specifications to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases. Identified,
isolated, and documented software defects, providing detailed steps to reproduce. Verified bug fixes and ensured resolutions
met acceptance criteria. Collaborated with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality
throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Education

Manual QA
QATestLab
2020 - 2020

Automation QA
Hillel
2024 - 2024

Engineering
Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogical Academy
2006 - 2011

Skills

Defect Tracking Expert Software Development Expert Integration Testing Expert
Lifecycle

Test Case Design Expert Test Documentation Expert User Acceptance Testing Expert

Functional Testing Expert Regression Testing Expert Manual Testing Expert

Test Automation Expert Elitea Advanced Qtest Expert

Selenium Proficient Pytest Advanced TestRail Expert

Jira Expert Confluence Expert Azure Devops Proficient

Agile/Scrum (SAFe) Advanced Kanban Advanced Postman Proficient

Swagger Proficient Git Advanced HTML Advanced

CSS Advanced MongoDB Proficient MySQL Proficient
Chrome Dev Tool Advanced PyCharm Advanced AEM Advanced

WordPress Expert BrowserStack Expert Sauce Labs Proficient

MobiTru Advanced Screaming Frog Advanced FileZilla Advanced

Languages

English Intermediate Ukrainian Native Russian Native