Information Technology Qa Engineer

Yuriy Voloshin

Holden, MA *****

Cell phone: 508-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

I bring a well-rounded background in Information Technology with a proven ability to lead projects that align with industry standards and consistently deliver exceptional user experiences;

Extensive expertise in managing large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices, and promoting team collaboration;

Solid experience in the IT industry, with an earned reputation for meeting demanding deadlines, enhancing efficiencies, and delivering critical solutions;

Strong leadership and management skills;

Outstanding knowledge of QA methodologies and standards;

Strong background in software within the Retail, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, and Cybersecurity industries;

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with domestic and remote teams on various projects;

Proven record in design, development, and testing of automated testing tools such as SoapUI and Selenium;

Strong experience working with Oracle and SQL Server databases;

Proficient in Functional, Regression, System Integration, Load/Performance, UAT, Security, Boundary, Forced Error, Stress, Compatibility, and Configuration testing;

Expertise in testing Multi-Tier Web-based applications;

Performed tests on triggers and stored procedures;

Extensively worked on the development/analysis of Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Executions, and Test Results;

Proven success working under tight deadlines and during critical operational periods;

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and the customer support team for the best end-user experience;

Solid experience in Human Capital Management demonstrated by evaluating and interviewing potential candidates for various roles, ensuring the ultimate match.

Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Skills

Programming Languages: VB, VB script, VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#,

ADO.NET, HTML, SQL, Java, Ruby

RDBMS: SQL Server, Oracle

Tools: SoapUI, Postman, Kibana, JMeter, Selenium, SQL Navigator, Oracle Toad, Jira, Jenkins, Excel, Bugzilla, Confluence, NuLab, Git Server

Certificates : VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Project Management

Experience

Lead Software QA Engineer (June 2023-June 2024) Devens, MA

Lead Software QA Engineer (October 2022-January 2023) Burlington, MA

VulcanForms Inc.

Reported over 180+ unique bugs, contributing directly to significant product refinements and regulatory compliance (ISO 13485).

Tested software for 3D printers, designed and implemented QA strategy, increasing defect detection efficiency by 35% across new product lines.

Designed test strategy, planning, and execution for ongoing projects. Successfully implemented QA methodologies, leading to the improvement of product quality and positive customer feedback.

Defined and managed defect workflow.

Reduced customer-reported issues post-release by 40% through proactive collaboration and UAT feedback integration.

Manually tested company software and reported data accuracy, performance, functionality, and compatibility between input data and graphical (visualization) window.

Proactively partnered with software and mechanical engineers to streamline software development, resulting in a quantifiable reduction of reported bugs and ensuring consistent project updates.

QA Engineer (May 2021- April 2022), remote position

Perfecta, Springfield, VA

Responsible for the creation/modification of test plans and test cases for web applications and embedded software.

Authored and maintained test plans resulting in 30% faster test cycle execution.

Led defect triage sessions with cross-functional teams, enhancing issue resolution efficiency.

Directed cross-functional Agile meetings between DEV and QA teams, focusing on enhancing product UI and UX for a more user-friendly experience while refining the product to be bug-free.

Managed backlog bugs and set priorities for them, streamlined defect prioritization process, reducing triage time by 20% and improving cross-team turnaround.

Identified and documented over 100+ bugs across embedded and web-based systems.

Utilized Postman to test APIs developed by software engineers and identify website functionality defects.

Collaborated with business stakeholders to translate user stories into clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

Utilized Ubuntu Linux Distribution for testing and supporting enterprise applications.

QA Engineer (September 2017 – June 2020)

Crunch Time, Boston, MA

Coordinated and managed two outsourced teams—manual testers in Belarus and automation testers in India—within an Agile environment, uncovering 1,000+ bugs throughout development sprints.

Developed comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases, collaborating closely with business analysts and developers to analyze and present test results for Saas model software.

Assessed test cases for automation suitability, optimizing testing strategies for efficiency.

Reviewed and updated legacy automation code to modernize and adapt it to evolving production application requirements.

Facilitated meetings between outsourced teams to align on future company plans and objectives.

Conducted in-depth manual testing of web applications across multiple browsers and devices (mobile, tablet, desktop), evaluating automation feasibility with Selenium TestNG (Java) in an Oracle database environment. Configured applications on various operating systems and devices to ensure proper testing conditions.

Leveraged Jira for defect tracking, Confluence for test case management and software feature documentation, Jenkins for scheduling and executing automated tests, and IntelliJ as the development environment for Selenium TestNG (Java) automation. API tested with SoapUI.

Spearheaded cross-browser/device compatibility testing, improving UI consistency and reducing client complaints by 25%.

Software Quality Engineer (November 2014 – November 2016)

Digital Guardian (Data loss prevention software), Waltham, MA

Discovered and tracked over 150+ security and performance-related issues across flagship DLP products.

Tested DLP (data leakage protection) Software Flagship Product, AFE (Advanced file encryption), RME (Remote File Encryption), ATP (Advanced Thread Protection), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), and many other features.

Tested on different web browsers: IE10, IE11, Edge, Chrome 32 and 64 bit, Firefox, and Firefox ESR for

DLP verification. Used manual and automation (Selenium (TestNG with Java) test techniques

Performed compatibility and performance validation of Salesforce platform usage against the Digital Guardian agent, ensuring no system lag, performance degradation, or data integrity issues when both systems were active.

Conducted detailed execution and analysis of server and agent installations according to specifications, verifying communication across diverse user and security application configurations.

Leveraged virtual machines (VMs), primarily using VMware, to conduct multi-platform testing. VMs were configured with specific applications and testing tools tailored to individual test cases, ensuring precise testing environments.

Used VBScript to automate some features.

Used SQL Servers (2008, 2012) for data verification.

Jira (with Zephyr plug-in) for test cases and bug tracking.

Worked in a highly dynamic waterfall development environment.

QA Engineer (April 2014 – June 2014), 3-month contract

Harvard Business School, Boston, MA

Worked in an Agile development environment, actively contributing to iterative testing cycles and ensuring continuous software quality.

Developed comprehensive test cases for both UI and back-end testing in an Oracle 11g environment.

Conducted manual testing for new and existing software, utilizing SoapUI for web services verification.

Managed defect tracking and reporting using Bugzilla, ensuring timely issue resolution.

Collaborated with teams and stakeholders, actively participating in team meetings and software presentations to faculty members.

Successfully managed multiple projects under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excelled in both independent and team-based work environments, adapting to dynamic project requirements.

QA Engineer (August 2012 – October 2013), contract

Pearson PLC, Boston, MA

Operated in an Agile development environment, actively contributing to iterative testing cycles.

Designed and developed comprehensive test plans and test cases both manual and automated testing for Saas model software .

Led integration, automated regression, and functional testing across diverse applications, ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Utilized Selenium (TestNG with Java) for UI automation testing, creating new scripts and modifying existing code as needed to enhance test coverage.

Developed and executed API tests using SoapUI Pro, validating web services functionality.

Managed and tracked defects using Jira, ensuring clear documentation and resolution of issues.

Thrived in both independent and collaborative team environments, providing mentorship and coaching to junior team members.

QA Specialist (May 2011 – May 2012)

Invacare Inc., Milford, MA

Established and organized the QA department for Invacare’s IT structure, streamlining testing processes and workflows.

Managed an outsourced QA team in Serbia, ensuring efficient collaboration and high-quality deliverables.

Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases, aligning QA project timelines with customer requirements and functional specifications for Saas, B2C, and B2B e-commerce applications.

Collaborated closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications, enhancing system performance and reliability.

Provided key insights in regular status meetings, highlighting bugs, risks, and technical challenges to drive proactive solutions.

Conducted a wide range of testing methodologies, including GUI, Functional, Integration, Regression, Ad-hoc, Negative, End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across multiple projects.

Tested embedded software for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and network connectivity, ensuring seamless communication and device compatibility.

Utilized manual and automation testing (Selenium TestNG with Java) and collaborated with developers to review and enhance test scripts.

Verified data accuracy for new and existing applications using SQL scripts in SQL Server 2005 and 2008.

Executed test cases and logged defects using Jira and Active Collab, maintaining thorough documentation for efficient issue tracking.

Successfully managed multiple projects with tight deadlines, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Data Integrity Analyst/QA Data Analyst (May 2008 – July 2009)

Verispan/SDI Health Inc., Waltham, MA

Supported the Analytical/QA group in managing de-identified patient data, sales and marketing analytics, managed care and contracting, non-retail, hospital, institutional, and electronic health/medical records data, providing clients with a robust foundation for advanced analytics and reporting.

Ensured compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rules by verifying data accuracy and security.

Collected and analyzed both current and historical data for research projects, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

Validated data warehouse integrity by comparing expected vs. actual records daily, executing SQL scripts to ensure accuracy in transferred data.

Identified and resolved data quality issues using PL/SQL (SQL Navigator 5.5), improving overall data integrity.

Generated detailed reports for management, including Regional Pharmacy Reports, Laboratory Data, and Hospital Data Reports, utilizing Excel Pivot Tables for clear data visualization.

Developed and optimized SQL scripts for reporting and data quality analysis, enhancing database efficiency.

Improved data monitoring systems by creating new tools to organize better and manage customer data.

Liaised with data providers to ensure seamless integration, accuracy, and control over project deliverables.

Integrated new data sources into the system, maintaining consistency and reliability.

Authored and updated technical specifications based on incoming data from providers, refining documentation to align with evolving requirements.

Actively participated in daily meetings and progress presentations, effectively communicating updates and insights.

Education

Project Management

Google Certificate Program

Programming with VB.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, C#

Microsoft Certificates Pinnacle Training Corporation (Woburn, MA)

Client Server Development

Microsoft Certificate Clark University (Framingham, MA)

B.S., Major in Computer Science, Minor in Electronics

Polytechnic Institute (Odesa, Ukraine)

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