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Moscow, Russia

I collaborate closely with Engineering Leaders and Automation Experts to enhance the technical and organizational processes of automated testing in the Consumer Domain, which includes mobile applications, websites, and backend services.– Conducting thorough audits and providing consultations across various aspects of automated testing, such as Test Frameworks, Test Architecture, Test Repos, CI/CD Pipelines, and Test Infrastructure;– Creating a test automation assessment model based on CMMI and developing strategies to facilitate the necessary changes and improvements in Test Automation while guiding their implementation;– Designing and implementing prototypes and POCs to explore new technologies and techniques such as Contract Testing (PACT, Pactflow, Bi-directional contracts), Test Farms (BrowserStack), Cloud Infrastructure (AWS Fargate), Test Reporting (in-house Zephyr solution), etc;– Supporting the hiring and interviewing of SDETs.

Moscow, Russian Federation

– C++ QA Expertise: Led quality assurance for a complex C++ application's platform, focusing on comprehensive testing strategies.– Change Management: Coordinated the delivery process of software updates, from scope definition to team management.– Testing Excellence: Oversaw test strategy development, manual testing, and automation; enhanced test code quality and readability.– Test Cluster Setup: Established and maintained on-premise/cloud test clusters.– Flaky Test Resolution: Analyzed and fixed test stability issues, improving test suite reliability.– CI/CD Pipeline Construction: Built an automated CI/CD pipeline, expediting testing and delivery for 200+ developers/QA engineers.– Quality Tools Integration: Incorporated static code analysis, sanitizers, and debug builds into the pipeline.– Migration Support: Aided in the team's transition to BitBucket and AWS Bamboo.– Incident Management: Monitored production crashes using Python and WinDbg; managed incident reporting and resolution readiness.

Moscow, Russian Federation

– Final Position Component Quality Assurance: Led quality assurance for a dental treatment application's key module, focusing on final teeth positioning.– Full Cycle Testing & Automation: Managed end-to-end testing processes and developed Python-based automated tests, elevating software reliability.– Production Crash Script Development: Crafted a Python script for processing production crashes, integrating with platforms like Atlassian, AWS, and LogEntries.

Moscow, Russia

Established and lead a non-profit community of neighbors focused on promoting sustainable urban development and transportation initiatives in the rapidly evolving ZIL district, formerly the ZIL truck factory area.– Collaborating with municipal authorities and city departments to advocate for various improvements and changes within the new ZIL district– Spearheading efforts to enhance public transportation quality, walkability, and green spaces to foster a vibrant and sustainable community– Successfully advocating for the transformation of Likhacheva Avenue from a car-centered highway to a pedestrian-friendly street by implementing multiple new traffic lights, crosswalks, and lane reductions.

Moscow, Russia

Played a key role in the development, testing, and certification of the Trusted Boot Module for a leading system integrator.– Developed a comprehensive test plan and conducted manual testing as part of QA responsibilities; created a framework for automated regression testing from UEFI level to bootable OS on VM.– Coded the installation system, including libraries for disk and OS image handling, remote debugging setup, and came up with the conception of a one-click set-up.– Contributed to the successful deployment of software on over 1,500 laptops and tablets used by top Russian banks and companies.– Led a team of 5 intern developers and QAs, fostering collaboration and efficient workflow.– Assisted in the Common Criteria certification of software by developing a Security Target document and conducting compliance tests.

Moscow, Russia

United States

UpWork Badges: Rising Talent, Top Rated.As a freelance developer on Upwork, I had the opportunity to work on various projects that enabled me to showcase my skills in Python programming, data analysis, and user interface design. Some of the notable projects I worked on include:– Developed a PyQt front-end application for analyzing the character and tone of phone dialogues, enhancing user experience and interaction.– Created a data analysis application to monitor solar panel performance across the United States, providing valuable insights for energy management.– Designed and built a Spotify client for easy creation and exporting of playlists, improving user experience, and streamlining playlist management.

Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

Participated in the Work & Travel Program, gaining international experience and cultural exchange while working as a Bike Mechanic. Thrived in a fast-paced environment, improving problem-solving and time management skills.– Repaired and maintained various types of bicycles, optimizing their performance and safety for customers.– Managed inventory and ordering of parts, ensuring timely deliveries and cost-efficiency.– Delivered exceptional customer service by accurately diagnosing and resolving issues with brakes, gears, and other components.

Master Of Science (Msc), Information Security, A

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Information Security, A

Activities and Societies: • Supersviser of Freshmen;• Student Council;• Corrector and author in local newspaper "INversion"