Automation Engineer Test

MATVEI ILIUNOV, SQA AUTOMATION ENGINEER

******@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matvei-iliunov Santa Clara, CA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

I’m an SQA Automation Engineer with 6+ years of experience creating and executing comprehensive test strategies for both web and mobile applications. Skilled in Selenium, Appium, and RESTful API testing, I excel at designing data-driven test frameworks using Java and Python. Adept at leveraging CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment, I’ve consistently reduced regression testing time, improved code quality, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch features with minimal defects. I am also dedicated to continuously improving my skills in web development technologies, including React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

JavaScript, WebDriver I/O, Java, Python, PyTest, Selenium WebDriver, Java Rest Assured, Appium, Cucumber, Maven, Junit, TestNG, Git, Jenkins, Travis, Android SDK, ADB, Jmeter, Postman API testing, HTML, CSS, Jira, TestRail, MySQL, Docker, XCode, IOS, Android, Linux, React, Redux, Django, Bash scripting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SQA Test Engineer, Google (via TCS) – Mountain View, CA Dec 2024 – Present

●Develop and maintain automation test cases using Selenium WebDriver (Python) and PyTest on the Devrel project.

●Create detailed test plans and cases for new features, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.

●Built an ADB script to automate critical mobile testing tasks, reducing manual testing time by 20%.

●Investigate, document, and track defects in real-time, ensuring quick resolution through effective communication with developers and stakeholders.

●Contributed to core project DevRel, maintaining high quality and quick turnaround on defect fixes.

SQA Specialist II Level, WhatsApp (via Intelliswift) – Menlo Park, CA Dec 2022 – Dec 2024

●Provided leadership and guidance to the testing team throughout the program.

●Participated in MySQL DB testing by writing scripts and verifying results.

●Collaborated with development teams to analyze and reproduce reported defects, ensuring swift resolution.

●Implemented quality assurance processes to uphold industry standards and best practices.

●Delivered regular status updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to project stakeholders.

●Mentored and coached team members on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

●Monitored and tracked test progress, identified bottlenecks, and took corrective actions as needed.

●Conducted risk-based testing to prioritize critical areas and ensure maximum test coverage.

●Created a new script for Postman API testing for the manual testing team, cutting their test time by 50%.

●Created Bash scripting for API testing.

SQA Test Engineer, Google (via TCS) – Mountain View, CA Nov 2019 – Dec 2022

●Develop and maintain automation test cases using Selenium WebDriver (Java), TestNG, and Git for the Google AMP Web framework on AMP.

●Utilize Maven for builds and Travis for continuous integration, streamlining deployment jobs, and reducing manual intervention.

●Create detailed test plans and cases for new features, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.

●Investigate, document, and track defects in real-time, ensuring quick resolution through effective communication with developers and stakeholders.

●Contributed to 3 core projects (AMP, Google Assistant), maintaining high quality and quick turnaround on defect fixes.

●Improved the AMP project regression coverage by automating complex UI tests, cutting overall regression testing efforts by 40%.

Sr. Test Engineer, Facebook (via TechMahindra) – Menlo Park, CA Apr 2019 – Nov 2019

●Designed and implemented automated testing tools and frameworks (Java, Maven, Appium, TestNG) for mobile and database-related functionalities on the Portal project.

●Created and executed comprehensive test plans and scripts to uncover, identify, and document software defects and their root causes.

●Performed manual and automated regression testing with Appium to confirm application stability across updates.

●Logged defects and tracked resolutions via collaborative tools, ensuring clear communication and timely fixes.

●Authored onboarding and testing guides, accelerating the productivity of new team members.

●Strengthened integration testing processes and minimized impact on production by systematically identifying compatibility issues.

●Streamlined test suites to achieve faster feedback loops, contributing to more frequent, stable releases.

Launch & Strategy Projects Analyst, Google (via VACO) – MTV, CA Oct 2018 – Mar 2019

●Decompiled APK files and analyzed Smali code to detect malicious or policy-violating content, maintaining a safe environment for Google platforms.

●Employed Android Studio, Dex2Jar, and IntelliJ IDEA to research app behaviors and investigate hidden functionalities.

●Collaborated with scaled abuse teams to identify recurring spam or malicious trends and neutralize potential threats.

●Crafted detailed reports on specialized violation types and recommended mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

●Enhanced detection methods for fraudulent and spyware apps by pioneering reverse-engineering techniques, significantly reducing security risks.

●Recognized recurring spam trends and helped drive policy improvements for Google’s developer ecosystem.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

●Master’s Degree in Political Science – Buryat State University

●PASV - Web development (React, Typescript, HTML, CSS, NodeJS)

●Javascript.info - JavaScript/DOM/Interfaces for programmers course.

●Javascript.info - JavaScript/DOM/Interfaces course

●Geek Brains – Computer Networks, Python Intensive, Software Testing, Databases, Operating Systems

●Udemy – Postman: The Complete Guide (REST API Testing)

●LinkedIn Learning – Agile Software Development, Appium, Java Programming, Selenium3 Synchronization Strategies, DevOps Foundations (CI/CD) Test Automation University – API Testing with Rest Assured and Java, Selenium WebDriver with Java

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