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Warsaw, Pl

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

As a Project/Product Manager at Hubstaff, I play a pivotal role in shaping the product vision and strategy, coordinating multiple cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of features and products.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Management:- Assisted the product team with specifications and research for roadmap projects.- Conducted competitive research, including signing up for competitor products and analyzing their features.- Worked with customers to gather feedback, conduct surveys, and perform customer interviews.- Organized and prioritized feature requests, complaints, and feedback, utilizing ICE scoring for prioritization.- Led the mobile app public launch on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring compliance with Apple/Google guidelines.Project Management:- Coordinated with engineers, designers, and top management to align on product vision and strategy.- Led 4 development teams, managing backlogs and project plans to ensure timely delivery.- Supervised development teams to ensure adherence to ETAs and project timelines.- Prepared progress reports for senior management and coordinated feature releases and announcements.- Conducted planning, sprint, and retrospective meetings to maintain project momentum and address roadblocks.- Managed releases, tracked progress, and ensured seamless feature rollouts.- Organized follow-up tasks and feature improvements, creating tasks within team boards and linking dependencies.- Helped organize roadmap projects, creating epics and tasks for each project before quarterly planning.Achievements:- Successfully coordinated the work of three teams, resolving coordination, communication, and planning issues to deliver projects on time.- Conducted user interviews and surveys, developed personas, and guided product design based on research insights.- Played a crucial role in the redesign and public launch of Hubstaff's mobile app, leading the team from the design stage to release (App Store&GP).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Senior QA Specialist focused on enhancing testing processes and team collaboration. Known for elevating product quality and user experience through meticulous QA methodologies.Key Responsibilities:- Oversaw the development of the 'time tracking' tool across all application areas.- Identified weaknesses in onboarding processes and introduced innovative practices to enhance productivity.- Actively sought solutions through close collaboration with various departments.Achievements:- Led and mentored a team of QA engineers, providing guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.- Conducted root cause analysis of defects and implemented corrective actions.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on quality goals and priorities.- Created and maintained detailed test documentation.- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in identifying and resolving software issues.- Played a pivotal role in the redesign and launch of Hubstaff's mobile app, ensuring a seamless transition to public release.Tools & Technologies:Xcode, Android Studio, Terminal, VMwareJira, Confluence, GitHub, Notion, Slack, Figma, ZoomAllure, APK Editor Studio, Pritunl, Tachyon VPN/CyberGhost VPN

Minsk, Belarus

Lead QA Specialist dedicated to enhancing testing processes and collaboration. Specialized in game analytics and driving product quality and user experience.Projects:- Easy Game- Blockudoku- Match3 Key Responsibilities:- Led efforts to improve testing processes, introducing new methods and tools to meet user needs and maintain high engagement.- Collaborated closely with various teams to find solutions and address challenges, both internally and with clients.- Established effective QA processes within the team, overseeing testing activities and ensuring deadlines were met.Achievements:- Conducted thorough testing of software applications to ensure functionality, usability, and performance met quality standards.- Worked with development teams to identify and resolve software defects, ensuring a smooth user experience.- Created and maintained comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.- Participated in requirement reviews, providing valuable feedback to improve software design and functionality.- Performed regression testing to validate software updates and enhancements without compromising existing functionality.- Identified areas for process improvement within the QA team and implemented solutions to optimize workflow.- Contributed to the continuous improvement of QA methodologies and best practices within the organization.- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in identifying and resolving software issues.- Proactively stayed updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance testing strategies and approaches.Tools & Technologies:Charles, Xcode, Android Studio, DBeaver, CyberduckTerminal, APK Editor Studio, Jira, Confluence, Slack, FigmaZeplin, Zoom, TestRail, Jenkins, Tachyon VPN/CyberGhost VPN

Minsk, Belarus

Seasoned Software Quality Assurance Engineer dedicated to enhancing product quality and user experience. Focused on mobile application testing for major entertainment platforms.Key Responsibilities:- Conducted thorough testing of mobile applications, specifically for MTV and Paramount+.- Ensured quality and performance of the PlayPlex platform, delivering Viacom content to various devices (iOS, Android, Fire TV, Android TV) in international and domestic markets.- Secondary responsibility included testing the company’s internal platform.Achievements:- Created, updated, and validated comprehensive test documentation.- Collaborated with team members to discuss application features and requirements.- Delivered work results promptly to customers.- Identified and reported defects using JIRA.- Completed internal courses to advance knowledge and skills in testing.Tools & Technologies:Xcode, iTools, Charles, Android StudioJira, TestRail, JenkinsMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel), TextWrangler, Sublime TextMyTune, GeoEdge, HipChat

Minsk

Started my career as a mobile/web QA engineer, mastering essential testing tools and approaches. Worked with Viacom Inc., a global media company, on various high-profile projects.Key Responsibilities:- Specialized in testing native iOS and Android applications for children’s content.- Collaborated effectively with customers, team members, and clients.- Discussed application features, plans, and defects in team meetings.- Authored detailed test documentation and defect reports.- Mentored new team members in performing test tasks.- Completed tasks on schedule according to SCRUM sprint timelines.Achievements:- Enhanced collaboration and communication within the team.- Improved defect reporting and tracking in JIRA.- Developed a strong foundation in manual testing practices.Tools & Technologies:Xcode, iTools, Charles, Android Studio, Android File TransferMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Jira, TestRail, TextWranglerGoToMeeting, HipChat