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IGOR TARKIN
Senior QA Engineer | Mobile (iOS/Android), Web & Hardware/IoT
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with 13+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality software and hardware products across E-Commerce, MedTech (regulated Class C devices), Retail/POS, and Enterprise Web domains. Specialized in bridging deep manual/exploratory testing, hardware-software integration, and modern test automation (Java, Selenium, Espresso). Pioneer in integrating AI-driven tools (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex) and workflow automation (n8n) into the STLC. Proven track record in establishing QA processes from scratch, managing physical hardware test labs, and ensuring strict compliance with safety standards (FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 14971).
CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Testing Domains: Mobile Testing (iOS & Android), Hardware/IoT Testing, Web Applications, E-Commerce (B2C, B2B, 3P Marketplace), MedTech
• Automation & Languages: Java, Selenium WebDriver, Android Espresso, End-to-End (E2E) Testing, Integration Testing
• API & Databases: Postman, REST API, SQL, PostgreSQL
• Hardware & Diagnostics: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wireshark, Charles Proxy, Fiddler, Xcode, Android Studio (Logcat), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
• AI & Workflow Tools: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, n8n (Workflow Automation), Prompt Engineering
• Methodologies & Tools: Agile / Scrum, CI/CD, Git, Jira, Confluence, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA, Risk Management, Test Lab Management
LANGUAGES
• English: Full Professional / Fluent
• Ukrainian: Native / Bilingual
• Russian: Native / Bilingual
• German: Elementary
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTODOC | Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
July 2020 – August 2026 | Odesa, Ukraine (Remote/Hybrid)
• Led end-to-end mobile testing (iOS & Android) for high-impact European automotive e-commerce expansions, including B2B portal, 3P Marketplace, and gamification rollouts.
• Developed and maintained robust automated test suites using Java (Selenium) and native Android Espresso, significantly reducing regression testing cycles.
• Leveraged Claude Code and OpenAI Codex to accelerate test script generation, refactor legacy code, and automatically parse complex requirements into structured test cases.
• Built custom AI-powered automation workflows using n8n to streamline QA documentation pipelines and sync specifications across knowledge bases.
mySugr | Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
September 2019 – February 2020 | Vienna, Austria
• Executed QA for a safety-critical Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system connecting smart hardware insulin pumps with iOS/Android companion apps.
• Spearheaded integration testing between Food Diary and Bolus Calculator, ensuring 100% mathematical accuracy for automated dosing based on carbohydrate intake and IOB.
• Validated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols across physical device fleets, troubleshooting signal interference and connection recovery.
• Performed deep diagnostics via Wireshark, Xcode, and Android Studio (Logcat); maintained compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA standards.
Petrosoft LLC | Senior QA Engineer
June 2017 – April 2019 | Odesa, Ukraine
• Managed a dedicated physical hardware test lab, configuring and upgrading complex test benches and POS/hardware environments.
• Conducted deep business requirements analysis, risk assessments, and end-to-end product certification processes.
• Performed multi-platform functional and integration testing across Hardware, Web, and Mobile systems to secure cloud-device data synchronization.
• Investigated customer production incidents, analyzing root causes and providing actionable engineering recommendations.
MYCO | Quality Assurance Engineer
March 2016 – May 2017 | Odesa, Ukraine
• Directed full-cycle QA for integrated Desktop, Mobile, and Hardware products, managing test estimation, prioritization, and risk tracking.
• Executed functional, UI/usability, regression, and stability verification across custom hardware devices and mobile applications.
• Set up and maintained complex client-server staging environments replicating real-world user conditions.
• Collaborated closely with hardware and UI/UX design teams to resolve architectural bottlenecks early in the development lifecycle.
TPInter | Quality Assurance Engineer / Scrum Master
April 2014 – March 2016 | Odesa, Ukraine
• Combined QA leadership with Scrum Master duties for cross-platform Web applications (Windows / macOS).
• Designed comprehensive test plans, checklists, and foundational E2E automation scenarios.
• Facilitated Agile/Scrum ceremonies, tracked team velocity metrics, and helped establish Continuous Deployment (CD) practices.
Airino | Manual QA Engineer
February 2013 – April 2014 | Ukraine
• Verified software builds against Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and Use Cases, creating detailed test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Managed end-to-end defect lifecycles in Jira, closely cooperating with developers for fast-paced bug resolution.
EDUCATION
Odessa State Economics University
Master's degree, Financial Management (2006–2011)