Mark Kardash
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
UTest.com - Software QA Engineer Mar. 2020 - Present
Successfully located and documented multiple bugs, contributing to the
improvement and further development of web and mobile applications.
Developed and executed test cases, providing all necessary information in each step.
Communicated and collaborated with test teams, efficiently solving problems and
overcoming obstacles in the path of the testing process.
Reviewed documentation provided by the team lead, ensuring maximum project adherence to requirements, and customer satisfaction.
Analyzed testing requirements to create test outlines, leading to a more thorough testing process, and a reduction in software issues before release.
EDUCATION:
University of Maryland Global Campus - Bachelor of Science, Software Development and Security Aug. 2021 – May 2024
GPA: 4.00, Cum Laude
Software Development Coursework Building Secure Web Applications, Detecting Software Vulnerabilities, Database Security, Secure Software Engineering, Secure Programming in the Cloud, Mitigating Software Vulnerabilities, Software Security Testing.
Computer and Information Sciences Coursework Introductory Programming, Intermediate Programming, Relational Database Concepts and Applications, Current Trends and Projects in Computer Science.
Other Related Coursework Advanced Technical Writing.
Goucher College – Bachelor of Arts Aug. 2019 – June 2021
Data Sciences Coursework Computational Thinking with Data, Introduction to Statistical Methods.
Parkville High School – High School Diploma, General Studies Feb. 2017 – May 2019
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Programming Languages HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java, C#.
Tools GitHub, Eclipse IDE, NoMachine, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Visual Studio, NetBeans IDE, DevTools, PyCharm, Oracle SQL Developer, Postman, Android Studio
Web Platforms Windows, Mac OS
Mobile Platforms Android OS, iOS
Test Management Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail
Networking TSP/IP, FTP, HTTP, Internet
Concepts UI, UX, Frontend Development, Backend Development, Cloud computing, Cloud development, Cloud security, SDLC, STLC
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Writing Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Scripting, Proofreading, Editing, Translation (See “Languages”).
Other Analysis/Analytical Thinking Skills, Research Skills, Presentation Creation, Presentation Skills, Video Creation/Editing.
LANGUAGES:
Ukrainian Native Speaker
Russian Highly Proficient
Greek Highly Proficient
English Highly Proficient
French Intermediate
Spanish Beginner
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:
President’s Award for Educational Achievement – Academic Excellence in World Languages (French)
National Society of Leadership and Success (Invited – Accepted)
Letters about Literature Contest State Finalist
Social Studies Honor Society (Invited – Accepted)
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society (Invited – Accepted)
University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List
Honor Roll (Two Quarters in 2018).
HOBBIES:
Enjoy reading, writing stories, making song covers, watching films, as well as researching maritime history.