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Max Badyula
Junior QA Engineer

Mykolaiv, Ukraine | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация»)
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Junior QA Engineer with hands-on experience in manual and API testing. Successfully identified and
documented production bugs, created automated test collections with Postman, and completed professional
certifications in Databases & Linux (SoftServe Academy). Proven ability to design comprehensive test cases,
perform SQL queries, and analyze complex systems. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, ready to
contribute to product quality in a dynamic team environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Testing: Manual testing (functional, regression, exploratory), API testing, test design, bug reporting
Automation: Postman (collections, scripts, assertions, environments, Collection Runner)
Tools: Jira, Chrome DevTools, Charles Proxy, Git/GitHub
Databases: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL (joins, subqueries, data analysis)
Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, REST API, JSON, TCP/IP, DNS
OS & CLI: Linux/Ubuntu (bash scripting, SSH, file system navigation)
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, basic CI/CD understanding
Languages: Ukrainian (native), Russian (native), English (B1+ – technical documentation)

PROJECTS & TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
API Testing Automation with Postman (2024)
• Created 10+ automated API tests for JSONPlaceholder covering all HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT,
DELETE)
• Implemented pre-request scripts, environment variables, and JavaScript assertions for dynamic testing
• Utilized Collection Runner for batch test execution and report generation
• GitHub repository: github.com/VETERAN1945/postman-api-tests

Production Bug Discovery & Reporting (2024)
• Identified critical JavaScript error on live e-commerce website telemart.ua (Swiper slider malfunction)
• Analyzed console logs, network requests, and stack traces to determine root cause
• Reproduced issue across multiple browsers and documented with detailed steps to reproduce
• Created comprehensive Jira ticket with severity assessment, expected vs actual behavior
• Discovered 3+ additional UI/UX issues on various e-commerce platforms during exploratory testing

Test Design & Documentation (2024)
• Designed and documented 15+ test cases for user registration and login functionality
• Applied testing techniques: Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, Decision Tables
• Created test cases covering positive, negative, and edge case scenarios
• Structured test documentation following industry best practices for clarity and reusability

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
 • Database Fundamentals – SoftServe Academy (October 2024)
• Linux & Networks Fundamentals – SoftServe Academy (June 2024)

EDUCATION
Junior Specialist, Software Engineering
Mykolaiv Building Professional College of KNUCA (2016–2020)
Relevant coursework: SDLC, SQL & database design, system analysis, algorithms, software testing

WORK EXPERIENCE
Equipment Operator – Pivden Bud (2018–2024)
• Executed precision safety checklists with 100% accuracy → developed thorough testing approach
• Diagnosed complex equipment issues using systematic troubleshooting → strong root cause analysis skills
• Maintained detailed incident logs and technical reports → structured bug reporting capabilities
• Managed deadline-driven projects requiring prioritization → ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Successfully transitioned to IT career while maintaining full-time employment through dedicated self-study

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Experience with virtual machines, remote servers, and SSH connections
• Familiar with JSON structure analysis and REST API architecture principles
• Strong passion for software quality and discovering hidden defects before they reach production
• Quick learner with ability to adapt to new tools and technologies
• Team player with excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset