NIKOLAY IZOTOV
San Francisco, CA *****
Cell: 415-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER
SUMMARY:
Hands-on experience in testing web-based and mobile applications in Agile
environment
Comprehensive knowledge of SDLC, testing methodologies, techniques and
approaches and Scrum processes
Analyze documentation for inconsistencies, incomplete or contradictory
requirements
Write and execute manual test cases for specific functionalities of the
application
Experience in performing various types of testing such as sanity testing,
functional testing, regression testing, integration testing and system
testing
Background in procurement, logistics, inventory management and warehouse
safety
Formal training in black box manual and automated software testing and
information technology
Self-driven with strong work ethics. Able to embrace challenging
assignments.
Fluent in English and Russian
US Employment Authorization
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Platforms: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OSX
Mobile Platforms: Windows Mobile, iOS, Android OS
Programming: HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, SQL
Database: Oracle, MySQL
Test Automation: Selenium IDE/RC/Web Driver, QTP
Web Testing Tools: Firebug, XPather, DOM Inspector
Networking: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, Internet, Intranet
Virtualization: VMware Server, Oracle VirtualBox
Bug Tracking: Elementool, Bugzilla, Jira
Browsers: MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Safari,
Opera
Applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
Photoshop
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Jan 2014 - Present Software QA Engineer, MapJam Inc., San Francisco, CA
Testing a web and mobile map publishing platform to create useful,
personalized maps that are easy to share
Developed Test Plan, Test cases, test scenarios, expected results
Working on Test scenarios for GUI, Functionality, Security and Regression
Testing
Verified identified issues on various OS in order to ensure reliable cross-
browser test coverage
Experienced in using VMware for testing the application in multiple
browsers and OS's.
Created multiple virtual environments using VMware to test the application
in multiple environments.
Submitted and tracked problem reports using Jira bug-tracking system
Performed regression testing on fixed issues
Oct 2010 - Dec 2013 Software QA Tester, LASTH, San Jose, CA
Tested a mobile application providing reference information for health care
providers
Performed manual black box testing of the application running on iOS and
Android handheld devices
Developed test cases, test scenarios and user flows based on the analysis
of wireframes, user stories and product's design descriptions
Performed ad hoc, usability, functional, release acceptance and regression
testing on smart phones and tablet devices
Submitted and tracked problem reports using Jira bug-tracking system
Performed regression testing on fixed issues
Verified identified issues on various devices in order to ensure reliable
cross-platform test coverage
Utilized iOS simulator (Xcode), Android emulator
Utilized Rally to develop test cases and to track their execution
Used Rally Agile Manager tool for developing test cases based on user
stories for test iterations
Participated in WebEx meetings with offshore QA team in China to discuss
bugs, testing strategies, and devices used
2007 - 2010 Procurement Specialist, R-Style, Khabarovsk, Russia
Responsible for procurement activities of the company selling IT products
including hardware, software and office equipment to corporate clients
Managed staff of 5 warehouses, supervised delivery of orders, documentation
and registration in compliance with federal transportation codes
Performed quarterly ABC stock analysis and inventory turnover analysis,
conducted market research, and performed competitor analysis to ensure cost
savings and competitive pricing; resulted in 10% reduction in annual
spending
Resolved issues with suppliers and carriers regarding pricing, delivery
disruptions, etc.,
2001 - 2007 Specialist of Logistics Department, Kontur LLC,
Khabarovsk, Russia
Monitored the arrival of daily shipments at five stores to ensure on time
arrivals
Ensured smooth and safe operations including processing documentation,
preparation of shipments, loading of goods and transportation in compliance
with federal regulations
Trained 10 warehouse workers, on security and safety procedures of the
warehouse
Handled and resolved concerns on quantity/quality of transported goods from
suppliers and carriers
Monitored pricing of transportation companies to ensure fair market prices
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
2010 IT technology and test Automation with Selenium, Portnov Computer
School, Los Altos, CA
2001 Bachelors' Degree, Economics, State Technical University, Khabarovsk,
Russia