Engineer Software

Anastassiya Kossyak

Mountain View, CA *****

Cell: 650-***-****

E-mail: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Software QA Engineer position

SUMMARY:

. 5+ years of IT industry experience including 3+ years experience as a

Software QA Engineer

. In-depth understanding of Software QA Methodology and Software

Development Life Cycle

. Experienced in testing mobile, e-commerce, Client/Server, Web-based and

desktop applications

. Develop solid test documentation such as test plans, test cases, test

matrices, check lists, etc.

. Plan and execute all types of testing including functional, regression,

browser and platform compatibility, acceptance, smoke, stress, usability,

GUI testing

. Proficient in researching and reporting software defects

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

. Self-motivated, quick learner able to work independently and as a part of

the team

. US permanent resident. Green card holder.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 7/Vista/XP, UNIX (HP-UX, Solaris, AIX),

Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Oracle EL), MAC OS X

Databases: Oracle 11g/10g, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS Access

Languages: HTML, XML, JavaScript, SQL

Networking: LAN/WLAN, WAN, VPN

Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, WAP, FTP, SSH/SFTP

Virtualization: VMWare Server 1.x / Workstation 6.x/7.x

Bug Tracking: Elementool, Bugzilla

Web browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera

Tools: PL/SQL Developer, SQL*PLUS, Toad, pgAdmin, phpMyAdmin, SSH

Secure Shell, Putty, RDesktop, VNC, MS Office

Test Automation: Selenium IDE/RC/Grid

WORK EXPERIENCE:

01/10 - present Software QA Engineer, SendMe Mobile Inc., San Francisco,

CA

. Test Web applications, which allow mobile customers to buy online

ringtones, wallpapers, games

. Provide functional, regression, system, load, acceptance, smoke,

usability, GUI testing

. Run thorough cross-platform and cross-browser (compatibility) testing

. Utilize product requirements document to develop test procedures such as

test cases, test suites, build acceptance check lists, etc. Maintain test

documentation between releases.

. Test WAP applications (UI, functionality) across a variety of mobile

devices and browsers

. Test Web-based and WAP applications to ensure compliance with carriers

requirement policy

. Write and execute SQL queries to perform the backend testing on database

. Monitor UNIX/Linux server logs through SSH access and attaching those

logs to filed bugs

. Utilize "Bugzilla" bug tracking system for reporting bugs and monitoring

their status

. Work closely with Developers and QA team members to resolve various

issues. Conduct Bug Meetings to define and analyze issues

02/06 - 11/09 Software QA Engineer, Asia-Soft Ltd., Astana,

Kazakhstan

. Tested Web-based geographic information system (GIS) portals, which allow

customers to view and query maps, create layered maps, and perform basic

spatial analysis

. Studied and analyzed the business requirements and created all types of

test documentation including test suites, test cases, check lists, etc.

. Used VMWare virtual machines to test server applications on UNIX/Linux

and Windows platforms

. Ensured that application meets the specifications or functional

requirements

. Utilized PL/SQL Developer and Toad to access Oracle Database and perform

data validation

. Fixed Help Desk issues, provided customers support, and developed bug

report

. Utilized "Elementool" bug tracking system for reporting bugs and

monitoring their status

. Identified bugs and interacted with team lead and developers to resolve

the bugs

03/03 - 01/06 Computer Instructor, IATP/IREX, Astana, Kazakhstan

. Conducted training courses on basic computer literacy, Internet, Web

design

. Conducted seminars, workshops, and other special events to targeted IATP

groups that demonstrate use of the educational applicability of the

Internet in various professional settings

. Assisted Country Coordinator in preparation of monthly reports

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

. Testing Web Applications, Portnov Computer School, Mountain View, CA

. Web Technology, Portnov Computer School, Mountain View, CA

. Certificate in Software QA, Portnov Computer School, Mountain View, CA

. Software QA, Specialist Computer Training Centre, Moscow, Russia

. Web Design, IATP/IREX

. B.S. in Computer Science, Kazakh State University, Astana, Kazakhstan

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