QA Tester

OLEG I. RAKITYANSKIY

Castro Valley, CA *****

Phone: 650-***-****

E-mail: adchlf@r.postjobfree.com

SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

SUMMARY:

Almost 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance in Agile development process.

Proficient in analyzing business/system requirements, writing and executing test cases,

test plans, reporting and tracking defects.

Experience with HomeKit, Google Home, Smart Home devices, Cameras, Home

Automation HW.

Ability to analyze and understand Error Logs.

Experience running UNIX/Linux command scripts.

Experience in Beta testers management and bugs triage from Beta testers (using Centercode app)

Experience performing exploratory, acceptance, GUI, regression, functional, stress,

performance, security, compatibility, usability testing.

XML, HTML, CSS, SQL, JS basic knowledge.

Hands-on in Manual, Gray Box Testing (In-House Automation Tool), Firmware, Z-Wave Testing and Certification Testing

Hands-on interactive experience in testing Web and Mobile applications (Android and iOS)

Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, SQA Methodology and best practices: Agile and Waterfall

Excellent ability to read, follow and develop operating instructions and procedures

Dynamic, results-oriented problem solver, easily understand and solve technical issues

Professional SQA career minded

US Citizen

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: UNIX/LINUX, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android OS

Programming: HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, SQL

Database: Oracle, MySQL

Test Automation: Selenium Webdriver/Python + Behave (BDD)

Web Testing Tools: Firebug, XPath

Networking: TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, SCP, SSH

Virtualization: VMware Player, Oracle Virtual Box, Xcode, Android Studio

Bug Tracking: Mantis, Bugzilla, Jira

Other: TestRail, Z-Wave, ADB commands

WORK EXPERIENCE:

08/16 – 06/19 Software QA Engineer, QA Lab Lead, August Home, SF, CA

The position involves various activities such as:

Collecting data as required for verification and validation activities: working closely with

engineering and UX teams to define test scope and test requirements.

Creating test plans and test cases for various functionalities and configurations of

application and hardware in accordance with business, technical and functional

requirements

Creating Requirement Traceability Matrix to analyze system stability in boundary and

extreme conditions.

Taking ownership of functional area testing efforts and leading test execution for internal software projects (“Europa”, “Callisto” etc)

Performing release acceptance and regression testing of each new release and firmware

versions

Performing Beta testers management for various projects (Bugs triage, communication with Beta testers, remote firmware updates for testers devices)

Performing compatibility testing in QA lab with Siri and HomeKit (Apple TV, Apple Watch), Google Home (Google Home Assistant Voice-Activate Speaker), Nest camera, Alexa and various Z-Wave hubs.

Performing firmware z-wave certification testing (using Sigma Designs Zniffer and PC controller)

Performing firmware certification testing for HomeKit compatible devices (using HAT and HCA tool from Apple)

Using non-public online tool to setup firmware and configurations, reboot devices, observe telemetry and network data of running devices and other server data.

Developing Test Summary Report with conclusions of the test results, defect summary and explanations of the most critical bugs.

Working with the team on requirement analysis, test strategy and test plan creation

Maintaining QA Lab

Creating, tracking, reopening and closing bugs on Jira

Performing testing of August application on iOS and Android mobile devices

Performing exploratory, ad hoc, functional and cross-browser testing

Performing firmware testing (using In-House Automation Tool)

Participating in the standup meetings every morning

Working in a very fast paced agile environment

05/15 – 08/15 Software QA Tester, ActiveTen, Sunnyvale, CA

The position involved various activities such as:

Writing, editing and executing test cases on Testrail for all projects

Reporting, tracking, reopening and closing the bugs on Mantis

Performing exploratory, adhoc, functional and cross-browser testing

Performing regression testing on resolved bug and modified code

Participating in the standup meetings every morning

Writing progress report to QA manager every day on hostmonster

Working in agile environment

Editing wiki page for project documentation

Using Android ADB for installing and testing Android mobile application

Projects:

qauber.com- corporate website for QA consulting

LiveiNews- Mobile Application to watch and upload news video

Smart kids game- Mobile games for preschool kids

Montage Studio- Chrome extension app for education. Provides interaction between students and teachers

Oscar- iOS mobile application for friends and family for gathering members to social events and for easy communication access between them

bidqa.com- QA consulting bidding website for contractor and tester

04/13 – 01/15 Software QA Tester, LASTH Corp., Los Altos, CA

The position involved various activities such as:

Testing Web/Mobile versions of the application created to assist users in signing petitions

Running cross-platform (Windows, iOS; Android) and cross-browser (FF, Chrome, Safari) testing

Performing Automated Test Cases for Regression Testing (via Selenium Webdriver)

Verification the back-end responses for front-end calls (via Firebug)

Performing Functional, Regression, UI and Usability Testing in QA and production environments

Performing Bug verification testing

Creating and executing test cases for the application components

Communicating with QA team members and developers to resolve testing issues

Participating in regular project team meetings to discuss testing procedure and assignments.

Analyzing software failures and reporting issues to Bug Reporting System Bugzilla.

Projects:

Tested mobile application similar to Viber

In order to meet Localization testing requirements validated UI flow, app page layouts, user interactions, including proper local language, currency, time zone (date and time format)

Validated application functionality for a variety local Internet Providers

Tested Web/Mobile versions of the application created to assist users in signing petitions

Tested application using different mobile devices and Android Virtual Device installation

2011-2012 Cable Technician, AC Square Inc., Foster City, CA

Performed installations, upgrades and repairs of residential cable products

Installed aerial and underground cable drops and outlets

Installed and configured customer computers, wireless routers, television sets, cable set-top equipment and other similar equipment

2003-2010 Quality Control Inspector, TG CAS, Hayward, CA

TG CAS -- manufacturing of rubber automotive products

Monitored and maintained all processes associated with the extruder

Monitored line controls and made adjustments to equipment to obtain specifications

Completed detailed daily paperwork: QC sheet and Daily maintenance sheet (temperatures, set-point, pressure readings, etc.)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Software Quality Assurance, Computer School, Los Altos, CA

Test Automation with Selenium, Computer School, Los Altos, CA

Mobile Applications Testing, Computer School, Los Altos, CA

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, American Pacific College International, Fremont, CA

BA in History, Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia

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