Quality Assurance Software

Stan Kaplan

*********@*****.*** 980-***-**** Charlotte, NC

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-kaplan-qa/

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 7 years of software quality analyst on different projects, including automation and manual testing and over 15 years of IT experience.

Automation Testing experience using Selenium Web Driver with JUnit and TestNG framework for Java projects built in the Maven format, Selenium WDIO with JavaScript using Cucumber.

Manual Testing experience involves Test Planning, Test scenario creation, Test case writing, Test data creation using MS Excel, HP ALM, TestRail, Zephyr (Jira).

Proficient with using the Page Object Pattern in Java and JavaScript Code Automated Testing.

Strong SQL and relational databases experience including the ability to create queries to validate data integrity and other data constraints.

Expertise in Performing Functional testing, Nonfunctional testing, Unit Testing, Integrating Testing, System Testing, Usability Testing, Regression Testing, End to End Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Experience in Mobile Testing of leading-edge mobile applications/devices on various OSs &environments - iPhone, iPad, Android.

Proficient in different software development methodologies like Agile Methodology and Waterfall model.

Strong experience in programming language and scripts like Java and JavaScript.

Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as well as Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills as well as strong problem-solving skills and a great team player.

Dedicated, multi-talented professional with a proactive approach and passion for learning and the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.

Proven interpersonal communication and multitasking skills.

Organized, take-charge personality with exceptional follow-through abilities and detail orientation, able to plan and oversee projects from conception to successful conclusion.

Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Project/Test management: Jira (Zephyr), HP ALM, Test Rail, Bugzilla

Automation: Selenium Web Driver, Selenium WDIO, Java, JavaScript, TestNG, JUnit, Maven, Cucumber

Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, XML, XPath

Mobile testing: Android Studio, Xcode, Charles Proxy, Appium, Sauce Labs

Databases: MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle

API: Postman, Swagger, REST Assured

Programming language: Java, JavaScript, Swift

SDLC Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile.

EXPERIENCE:

Judge Groupe, Charlotte, NC (Contract – Charles Schwab, Austin, TX) 07/2022 – Current

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Worked on multiple projects simultaneously.

Implemented Page Object Model Automation framework using Selenium Web Driver (Java)/Cucumber

Development and implementation Mobile testing framework (IOS) using XCode (Swift)

Creating and executing mobile testcases

Analyzed of functional specifications and designed Test Plans, Test cases for different types of testing.

Interacted with design team, development team and management to ensure the quality of the software product.

API testing using REST Assured.

Took active part in requirement meetings.

Mentored QA interns.

AccruePartners, Charlotte, NC (Contract - Credit Karma, San Francisco, CA) 07/2021 – 06/2022

Automation Software QA Engineer

Implemented Page Object Model Automation framework using Selenium Web Driver (Java).

Analyzed of functional specifications and designed Test Plans, Test cases for different types of testing.

Developed and compiled a traceability matrix.

Interacted with the development team and management to ensure the quality of the software product.

Took active part in requirement meetings.

Held training meetings among employees.

REST API testing using Postman.

Mentored QA interns.

AAN Consulting Corporation, Flushing, NY 06/2019 – 07/2021

Automation Software Test Engineer

Designed and developed automation framework using Selenium WebDriver.

Wrote, reviewed and executed of test cases and test scripts (scenarios) with Gherkin sintax according to the requirements with Zephyr (Jira) software.

Involved in preparing the traceability matrix.

Preparing Defect Report and assigning the defects to developer with Jira Bug tracking system.

Mapping functional requirements with test cases.

API testing manually.

Creating SQL queries to validate data integrity in MySQL data bases.

Participated in requirement meetings.

KodePloy, Irvine, CA 04/2018 – 06/2019

Software QA Engineer

Manual testing to check the basic functionality of the modules under test.

Browser compatibility testing on different versions.

Database testing by writing and executing SQL queries to verify data in database.

Co-ordinated with off shore team

Monitored logs and errors in Chrome Dev Tools.

Tested mobile application

Reported defects using Jira and interacted with developers to resolve any defects/issues

Kaskyr LLP – Almaty, Kazakhstan

Software Testing engineer 05/2016 – 02/2018

Manual Testing to check the basic functionality.

Writing, reviewing and executing of test cases.

Testing web applications.

Testing of ATM software applications.

Participating in stand-up meetings, reviews and developing test scenarios.

Functional and nonfunctional, performance and security testing of different ATM systems.

Testing individual of nodes and mechanisms of ATMs, as well as related systems.

Reported defects using Jira and interacted with developers to resolve any defects/issues

Database testing by writing and executing SQL queries to verify data in database

Network engineer 02/2006 – 05/2016

Responsible for the LAN, WAN and MAN system set-ups.

Creating and building new infrastructure (networks and audio-video systems).

Planning, installation and administration of OS Windows.

Application packages and applications based on the MS products.

“Kazakhstan Rail Way" JSC – Almaty, Kazakhstan

Corporate Data Engineer 06/2001 – 02/2006

Maintenance of corporate data network programs used.

Installing and configuring new hardware and software.

Troubleshooting system and supporting users.

EDUCATION:

Academy of The Ministry of Internal Affairs – Almaty, Kazakhstan 06/2001

Bachelor’s Degree: Security Systems (Diploma with honors, University Music Team Member)

Almaty Higher Technical College – Almaty, Kazakhstan 04/1998

University Degree: Radio Engineering (Diploma with honors, Elected member of the Academic Council of the College, Best student of the year, Advanced Scholarship Holder)

Almaty Technical College of Video Systems - Almaty, Kazakhstan 06/1995

Vocational Degree: IT Systems (Diploma with honors, Member of the college table tennis team)

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