Darzhana Avganova

Santa Clara, CA, ***** Cell: 650-***-**** Email: ac9fh7@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Mobile (iOS and Android), and Web-based applications testing in Agile environment.

• Passionate about testing. Good grasp of testing methodologies

• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum model of software development life cycle

• Develop test documentation including test plans, test suites, and test cases

• Highly skilled in Functional, UI, Platform Compatibility (devices, OS), Regression, Release Acceptance, Usability testing

• Write easy-to-reproduce bug reports and monitor their status until resolution

• Well-developed understanding of computing, internet technologies, and web applications architecture

• Positive team player with ability to effectively communicate and synchronize QA strategies and plans, commitments and changes among cross-functional teams

• Attention to details and quality, willingness to learn new skills and technologies

• Ability to research and gather information and samples from multiple sources

• Good interpersonal skills - communication, able to describe complex concepts in simple terms

• Well organized and detail-oriented. Keep track of multiple conflicting priorities

• Professional SQA career minded

• Pragmatic. Enjoy working as a part of a results-driven team

• Passion for learning new technology

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Mac OSX, Chrome OS, Linux/Unix

Mobile Platforms: iOS, Android

Web Testing Tools: Firebug, XPath, DOM Inspector

Networking: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP

Virtualization: VMware Player, Oracle VirtualBox

Bug Tracking: Jira, Bugzilla, Test Link

Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari WORK EXPERIENCE:

09/2014 – 04/2019 QA Engineer, The TJX Company Companies, Inc, San Bruno, CA

• Tested UI, major functionality and social sharing of TJX’s websites (Marshalls, TJMaxx, HomeGoods)

• Tested company mobile application on iOS and Android devices using ADB and Logcat tools

• Executed usability, GUI, functionality and regression testing of the new builds on mobile devices and web browsers

• Worked closely with QA manager, developers, and project manager within an agile process to ensure software testing procedures were implemented appropriately

• Participated in regular cross-functional meetings to assess product readiness for production

• Reviewed product requirements, architectural design, corresponding QA effort estimation, test planning, test execution

• Identified, researched and reported software issues to developers with detailed defect description, screenshots, and log files

05/2013 – 03/2014 QA Test Engineer, Bionira LLC, Inc, Palo Alto, CA

• Tested web-based desktop/mobile application which allows customers to order bio and medical stuff

• Conducted regression and release acceptance testing for all major and transitional releases

• Performed functionality, regression, UI, release acceptance, cross browser/platform compatibility and ad hoc testing on monthly builds

• Worked on optimizing user experience issues: Page Layout, Navigation, Paging, Headings, Scrolling, Titles, and Labels, Links, Text Appearance, Widgets, Graphics, and Images

• Created and executed understandable and easy executable test cases using TestRail and report issues in Jira

• Participated in verification, release acceptance, and integration testing on various iOS and Android devices

• Worked closely with offshore development team on daily/weekly basis

• Actively participated in regular QA team meetings to discuss testing process and resolve issues EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

2001 – BS in Economics, University of International Business, Kazakhstan 2012 - QA Testing Fundamentals, San Mateo College

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

● US Citizen

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