Quality Assurance Engineer

Anastasia Dziarkach

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Contact Information:

● Location: Washington, D.C.

● Phone: (571-***-**-**

● Email: *********.**@*****.***

● Status: US Citizen

● Clearance: Public Trust

Professional Summary:

Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 6+ years of experience in automation and manual testing. Expertise in all levels of testing, including regression, functional, integration, system, performance, sanity, smoke, user acceptance, and load testing. Proven ability to excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments and to achieve quality deliverables within timelines. Strong analytical and logical skills combined with the ability to learn new tools and processes quickly. Highly responsible, punctual, and a committed team player with a strong sense of duty and attention to detail.

Education:

● B.S. Psychology - Minsk State University of Modern Knowledge, Belarus (2011)

● A.A. Business Administration/Management - Business Administration Community College, Belarus (2005)

Certifications:

● Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate (2025)

● ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL) (2023)

● Test Automation with Python - Skillo IT School, FL (2021)

● Comprehensive Software Testing - Learnix Center IT Training School, Vienna, VA (2019) Core Competencies:

● Experience in handling Automated and Manual testing.

● Experience building Automated Testing Frameworks using Javascript, Selenium WebDriver, Mocha, and Chai.

● Proficient in automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and Javascript/Java/Python. Proficient in automated testing using Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing (UFT) and VBScript.

● Experience in Descriptive Programming using UFT.

● Experience in Automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and Python.

● Proficient in automated testing using IBM Rational Functional Tester (RFT) and Selenium/Java.

● Experience in Performance testing using JMeter.

● Experience in JIRA, Azure DevOps Server, IBM ELM and Pega Agile Studio for requirements, test cases, defect management and reporting.

● Comprehensive expertise in test planning, test case designing and developing, and test execution using industry best practices.

● Experience in writing SQL queries for backend testing.

● Excellent software development life cycle (SDLC) knowledge and ability to provide value throughout the SDLC phases.

● Excellent knowledge of software development methodologies: Agile/SCRUM, Kanban, Azure DevOps, Waterfall, and testing process implementation.

● Strong understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Ability to review complex software requirements and uncover requirements defects.

● Ability to effectively collaborate with project teams.

● Ability to work independently in a flexible environment.

● Ability to adapt to changes and willingness to take on challenges. Technical Skills

● Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, UFT, RFT, PyTest, Mocha, SQL Server Management Studio, Chai, Azure DevOps, Selenium IDE, Pega Agile Studio, BrowserStack, JMeter

● Languages: JavaScript, Java, Python, VBScript, SQL, HTML

● Bug Tracking: JIRA, Zephyr, Azure DevOps, Pega Agile Studio

● Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Edge

● Operating Systems: Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS

● Methodologies: Agile, SAFe, Azure DevOps, Waterfall, Kanban

● API Testing: Postman, Python Requests, JMeter

● 508 Tools: JAWS, Wave

● Databases: Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019

● Other: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, JSON, Docker, Allure, Mochawesome, PyCharm, Atom, Visual Studio Code, Confluence

Work Experience:

Automation Test Engineer, Senior Consultant - Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, DC, Washington (Jan 2023 - Present)

● Supported SAFe Agile project teams as Automation Test Engineer on ECM (Enterprise Case Management) application developed using Pega architecture.

● Wrote functional test cases within the IBM ELM (Engineering Lifecycle Management) tool to thoroughly test a user story’s acceptance criteria.

● Planned, created, and executed automated test scripts utilizing Selenium/RFT (Rational Functional Tester) hybrid Framework (Keywords and Data-driven approach).

● Extensively used tools like IBM Rational Suite Tools (ELM, RQM, RCM), and RFT to guarantee the traceability of the stories and features.

● Collaborated with teams for system requirements and test strategies.

● Identified and recorded defects, diligently tracked, and oversaw the resolution process, and ensured successful retesting.

● Participated in Agile ceremonies and provided test expertise (Daily Standup, Planning, Retrospective, and Backlog Grooming sessions)

● Provided expertise and recommendations to the testing team in the planning, construction, and execution of test scripts and testing best practices

● Helped new team members during the onboarding process with training, automation setup, and process documentation.

QA Engineer - Avenu Insights & Analytics, Centreville, VA (Aug 2021 - Dec 2022)

● Introduced automated testing to a fully manual testing environment, significantly improving efficiency.

● Designed and built a modern automated testing framework using JavaScript, Selenium WebDriver, Mocha, and Chai.

● Conducted load testing using JMeter to evaluate system performance under various conditions.

● Partnered closely with development teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

● Executed functional, regression, and exploratory testing to validate software behavior.

● Created detailed test plans and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

● Integrated automation testing with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub.

● Documented test results and collaborated with developers to resolve defects promptly. Software QA Engineer - Distributed Solutions Inc., Reston, VA (Aug 2019 - Aug 2021)

● Developed and executed automated test scripts using UFT, ensuring high test coverage.

● Worked within Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline integration and software delivery.

● Performed API testing using Postman to validate backend functionality.

● Reported software defects and collaborated with developers for resolutions.

● Created detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports for project stakeholders.

● Conducted manual and automated testing for web-based and enterprise applications.

● Developed SQL queries to verify data integrity and perform backend testing.

● Assisted in migrating legacy test scripts to modern automation frameworks. QA Analyst - SovaTech Systems, Vienna, VA (Jan 2019 – Aug 2019) Apprenticeship

● Worked under QA Lead supervision as a QA team member on a full-time basis in the Agile/SCRUM work environment.

● Created test cases for different application modules according to functional requirements and business specifications using Zephyr.

● Conducted smoke, functional, usability, regression testing, and manual mobile testing of an application.

● Performed automation test scripts maintenance. Worked with tools: Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, and Allure using Python.

● Executed API tests using Postman and API automation tests using Python requests library.

● Tested application compatibility on different platforms (Windows, Mac OS), browser versions, and Mobile Devices using BrowserStack.

● Identified, analyzed, and documented defects/bugs utilizing JIRA as a defect-tracking system.

● Used Jenkins for executing test tasks and running Regression Tests Languages:

● English – Fluent

● Belarusian – Native

● Russian – Native

References: Available upon request.

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