QA Analyst (manual and automated)
Resume:
Igor Olekhnovich
(US citizen)
***************@*****.***
Charlottesville, VA
Summary:
Certified software tester specialized in manual and automated software testing seeking
challenging position in progressive organization with growth opportunities
Core competencies:
• Excellent knowledge in software development life cycle (SDLC) and ability to provide value
throughout the SLDC phases
• Ability to manage QA testing in multiple methods environments (waterfall, Agile)
• Ability to review complex software requirements and uncover requirements defects
• Ability to develop testing programs by creating deliverables such as test plans, test cases,
software scenarios using industry best practices
• Ability to generate test automation scripts using Selenium
• Knowledge in SQL that can be utilized during backend testing
• Ability to report defects utilizing industry standard defect tracking tools
• Ability to effectively collaborate with project teams (development teams)
• Ability to produce and measure the effectiveness of test metrics
• Knowledgeable in 508 compliance testing
• Specialized in web and E-commerce testing
Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Quick learner with great sense of duty, responsibility, punctuality, and teamwork
• Ability to work independently in a flexible environment
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written form
• Ability to adapt to changes and willingness to take on challenges
Technical Proficiency/Skills:
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• Software validation
• Quality Assurance (QA) / Verification
• Testing metrics
• Test case design and development
• Test execution strategies
• Test estimation
• Test automation using Selenium
Testing Tools:
• IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management (Jazz Platform version 5.0.1): IBM
Rational Quality Manager, IBM Rational Doors (Requirement Management Tool), Rational
Requirements Composer (RRC), IBM Rational Change and Configuration Manager (defect
tracker).
• HP Quality Center
• Bugzilla 4.4.1, JIRA
• Selenium IDE
• Windows 8.1, Microsoft Word 2010, Excel 2010, Access 2010, Microsoft Project
Certifications:
Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST); Certified Tester, Foundation Level (ASTQB)
Professional Experience:
QA Analyst, January 2014 to Present
Target Labs Inc. - Vienna, VA
Project: Home improvement website developed on PHP platform
• Reviewed requirement issues and concerns and created reports
• Executed test planning, choosing test strategy, coverage and acceptance criteria
• Developed Test Cases in MS Excel as well as in IBM Rational Quality Manger
• Created basic automated test script using Selenium for regression testing
• Executed manual test cases for releases
• Perform basic backend testing (Database).
• Reported defects via Bugzilla
• Responsible for basic test productivity metrics
Project: Online e-learning website developed on PHP platform
• Worked in Agile-Scrum environment. Participated in Sprint planning, Daily Scrum,
Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives
• Develop test execution sequences
• Performed Gray Box, Regression, Functionality, Performance types of testing
• Created and executed Automation Testing using Selenium IDE
• Documented software issues in concise manner using IBM Rational Change and
Configuration Manager
Project: Online banking website developed on ASP.NET platform that underwent
continuous development and upgrades
• Analyzed test requirements to determine manual and automation scenarios, test cases,
test scripts, and test data
• Created test plan, test strategy, traceability matrix in HP Quality Center
• Created Decision Tables to test the effects of combinations of different inputs
• Tested login functionality by executing negative and positive testing
• Performed both manual and automated testing
• Conducted Regression, End to End testing, User acceptance testing (UAT)
• Communicated and work with customers and developers to make sure that increased
security of the website did not reduce usability of the application
Assistant Professor of Research, - 2006 to 2013; Research Scientist - 2002 to 2005
University of Virginia Health System – Charlottesville, VA
• Performed both manual and automated testing of bioinformatics software developed
on JAVA platform
• Established biochemical assays for the development of novel antibiotics
• Managed a team of scientists (5), providing support and direction and promoting a
culture of knowledge sharing and mutual support to achieve successful outcomes
• Written and published research papers in peer-reviewed journals
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus
PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Bioinformatics, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus
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