Kyrylo

Kyrylo Pankush
Junior QA Engineer ( Manual Web Testing | API Testing )
Based in Košice, Slovakia | Open to remote (SK, UK, UA) / hybrid work (SK)
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Summary
Junior QA Engineer with practical experience in manual testing of web applications and foundational experience in
API testing (Postman / SOAP). Possesses a solid background in creating structured test documentation (test plans,
test cases, bug reports) and applying Agile/Scrum principles during team-based QA projects. Detail-oriented,
reliable, and calm under pressure; multilingual and comfortable in international environments. Focused on Manual
and API Testing with strong attention to quality, traceability, and risk awareness, while actively exploring AI tools to
enhance testing efficiency and modern QA workflows. Certified in Software Testing (QALight)

Languages Certifications & Trainings Education
• Ukrainian - Native • QALight IT School - Software • Technical University of Košice
• Russian - Native Testing Course (Manual QA) (Slovakia) Computer Networks, 2020 -
• English - B2 • IT-Cluster Academy - Front-end 2024
• Slovak - B2 Web Development • Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian
• Romanian - B1 (in National University (Ivano-
progress) Frankivsk, Ukraine) Psychology, part-
time (extramural), 2025 - present

Key Skills
• Strong understanding of software testing theory
• Manual testing of web applications (Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Localisation, Performance,
Retesting, Exploratory, Usability, Positive, Negative)
• API testing (HTTP, REST, Postman, JSON, SOAP)
• Test documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Checklists, Test Scenarios, Test Conditions, Bug Reports,
Test Summary Reports
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, bug life cycle, Agile/Scrum processes
• Tools: Jira, TestRail, Postman, JSON, JMeter, Git, GitHub, GitLab, MS SQL, Excel/Google Sheets, Word,
PICT (pairwise testing generator, used during training)
• Operating Systems: Windows 7/10/11, MacOS, FreeBSD
Other Skills:
• Basic programming and scripting (SQL, HTML/CSS, C, JavaScript, Python, Java)
• E-commerce operations (Etsy)
• Multilingual communication and adaptability in international teams
• Prompt engineering, GPT & AI tools

Professional Experience
QA Engineer (Practical / Project-Based Experience)
Self-directed & structured QA practice | March 2025 - Present

• Performed manual testing of web applications
• Designed and maintained test documentation
• Worked with Jira for defect tracking and followed standard bug life cycle practices
Group Diploma QA Project - “ListBoxer” (v1.89), 2025
• Tested application functionality with focus on filtering logic (Req. 2.4) and contextual help (Req. 2.9)
• Executed 77 test cases (68% passed / 32% failed), documented defects and provided structured findings
• Participated in requirements analysis, test design, execution, and reporting within a 6-member QA group
• Applied Agile/Scrum concepts in team collaboration during the diploma project (task distribution,
coordination, reporting, defect tracking)

API Testing Practice
• Practiced REST API testing in Postman using public APIs: created and executed requests, checked status
codes, headers, request parameters, and JSON response structure
• Used API documentation as a reference to review endpoints and expected request/response behavior
(imported/used endpoint info for building requests)
• Practiced SOAP testing in SoapUI: imported WSDL, generated requests, built basic
TestSuites/TestCases/TestSteps, validated responses, and used basic Groovy checks where applicable
• Practiced basic automated checks: Postman Tests and simple assertions/scripts in SoapUI, at a basic
level
• Built a practical foundation in API testing and continue to develop hands-on skills

Load / Performance Testing Practice
• Created simple load testing scenarios in JMeter and reviewed basic performance metrics (response time,
error rate)

SQL & Data Validation
• Used SQL for data validation and logical verification
• Practical experience with: SELECT, WHERE, JOIN, GROUP BY, HAVING, ORDER BY, DISTINCT,
aggregate functions, subqueries, EXISTS / NOT EXISTS, UNION

Ole & Steen - (Team Lead) London, UK | 2024 - 2025
Delivered customer service in a high-volume environment, handling in-store and online orders
Assisted with shift coordination and onboarding of new team members
Ensured quality and safety standards across daily operations
Supported store logistics including deliveries and stock management

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) - (Enumerator / Consultant) Košice, Slovakia | 2022 -
2024, 2025 - 2026
Conducted structured interviews with refugees and migrants (hotline calls, field visits, in-person and remote)
Entered and maintained records in KoboCollect, Excel
Handled hot and cold calls, guided beneficiaries through online forms and documentation
Provided information, referrals, and support, connecting clients with legal, social, and humanitarian partners
(UNICEF, UNHCR, Red Cross, Blue Dot)
Participated in humanitarian distributions and field missions; ensured accurate reporting of outcomes
Strengthened cross-cultural communication and problem-solving under high pressure

Etsy - Online Store Owner (Remote) | 2021 - Present
Manage the end-to-end business cycle: product sourcing, listings, marketing, international sales and shipping
Provide customer support and handle issue resolution; maintain high satisfaction through clear, timely
communication
Built organisational discipline, problem-solving and client-care habits in a competitive e-commerce environment

Interests: Hiking & Outdoor Travel · Technology & AI · Watches & Timepieces · Business & Entrepreneurship ·
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