Quality Assurance Project Management

VASYL ZARTDINOV

Gaithersburg, MD ***** cell: (***) 768 – 8933 ********@*****.***

Professional Summary:

Over 10 years of experience, specializing in Quality Assurance and Project Management within the IT sector, with a focus on ensuring Section 508 Compliance and API validation for federal government systems. Proficient in using Playwright for automated testing of web applications and Postman for API testing and validation. Strong background in analyzing business processes and requirements, supported by clear communication and organizational skills. Results-driven AI Quality Assurance Analyst dedicated to delivering reliable and compliant solutions.

US Citizen, Security Clearance.

Certifications:

DHS Trusted Tester v.3; v.5 (OFTE251; 250 Section 508; Remediation).

O/S:

Windows 10/11, UNIX, Linux, macOS.

Programming Languages:

Java, C++, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, XML.

Software:

MS Office, XCode, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, MySQL Workbench, Microsoft Teams.

Software

Tools:

Inspect, ANDI 508, JAWS, WAVE, NVDA,

Playwright, Postman, Rational Robot, Rational Manual Tester, ClearQuest, Jenkins, Git Bash, GitLab, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps.

Hardware

Tools:

Signal Generators, High-Voltage Test Equipment, Robotic Arms (for semiconductor handling), Gas Box Modules, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, ESD Protection & Monitoring Devices.

Databases:

Oracle, MS Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, SQL Developer, PostgreSQL.

Professional Experience:

AI Test Analyst – Government Sector

Strongbridge, LLC

12/2024 – Present

Serve as AI Quality Assurance Engineer supporting government systems, ensuring quality and reliability in AI pipelines.

Lead testing of government web applications, APIs, and AI-influenced systems within Agile/Scrum teams.

Develop and execute automated end-to-end tests using Playwright to validate frontend and system integrations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, track issues, and maintain consistent quality across AI deployments.

QA Engineer / Section 508 Specialist

Strongbridge, LLC

01/2022 – 12/2024

Collaborated in Agile methodologies by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives to align quality assurance and remediation activities with team objectives and delivery timelines.

Led software testing efforts, including system, integration, regression, Section 508 compliance, revising WCAG, and remediation of digital content (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT), to deliver accessible and reliable solutions.

Performed remediation tasks, such as tagging, creating alt text, and ensuring proper document structure for PDFs and other formats, to achieve full compliance with Section 508 and WCAG standards.

Conducted Section 508 compliance testing using tools like ANDI and NVDA, identifying and addressing non-compliance issues across web and software applications.

Executed usability testing with assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, magnifiers, and voice recognition software) to validate accessibility, seamless integration, and user experience.

Created and executed detailed test cases and test plans, leveraging both manual testing and automated testing using Playwright, to enhance product quality and ensure consistent UI functionality across browsers and platforms.

Developed and maintained automated test suites in Playwright for validating end-to-end user journeys and API integrations, improving test coverage and accelerating regression testing cycles.

Applied advanced SQL techniques for test data analysis and validation, maintaining high standards of data accuracy and integrity throughout testing activities.

Utilize Jira and Confluence for all testing activities, outcome, bug, and error reporting, generate reports, and integrate workflows with CI/CD pipelines.

Test Engineer

Salient Federal Solutions, LLC

09/2016 – 01/2022

Worked within Agile/Scrum Methodology, contributing to tasks such as giving points to User Stories, Backlog grooming, and User story demos.

Conducted functional, data-driven, and load testing to validate end-to-end software functionality and performance.

Performed extensive API testing using Postman, validating RESTful API endpoints, verifying request/response payloads, testing authentication and authorization flows, and automating API test collections for regression coverage.

Created reusable Postman test collections and environments to streamline testing across different system configurations.

Utilized Postman for negative testing, edge case validation, and ensuring API security standards and error handling were properly implemented.

Led Section 508 and WCAG accessibility testing for web applications and digital documents (PDF, Word, Excel), identifying and remediating accessibility issues using tools such as ANDI.

Supported CI/CD pipelines by integrating Postman test results and accessibility testing feedback into Jenkins workflows, contributing to more efficient and reliable releases.

Utilized Jira to manage test cases, log and track defects, and monitor sprint progress.

Maintained comprehensive test documentation, requirements traceability, and knowledge sharing through Confluence, ensuring alignment across QA, development, and product teams.

Business Analyst / Technical Writer

Salient Federal Solutions, LLC

05/2012 – 09/2016

Collaborated with stakeholders to gather, define, and validate business requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and technical feasibility.

Analyzed system documentation and project specifications to support development and quality assurance teams in understanding and implementing business needs.

Created detailed requirement documentation, including use cases, functional specifications, and traceability matrices for internal and client-facing projects.

Authored and maintained test plans, test scripts, and test scenarios to validate functionality against business requirements.

Translated complex technical processes and testing outcomes into clear, structured reports and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Supported development teams by reviewing business rules and system workflows to ensure accurate implementation and documentation.

Utilized IBM Rational tools (Requisite Pro, Rational Manual Tester, Rational Robot, ClearQuest) to track requirements, test outcomes, and defect resolution.

Maintained documentation repositories, tracked change requests, and facilitated communication between QA, development, and business teams.

System Tester

ATS, LLC

03/2007 – 05/2012

Reviewed system requirements and documentation for the Requisite Pro project.

Developed Test Plans using Test Manager.

Designed and implemented manual test scripts using Rational Manual Tester.

Utilized Rational Robot to design and implement automated test scripts.

Used ClearQuest for bug tracking and managing defects, feature requests, change requests, development assignments, customer issues, artifacts tracked as part of the development process.

Sr. Technician

Axcelis Technologies, Inc

01/2004 – 03/2007

Operated and maintained oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for signal integrity verification, frequency domain analysis, and troubleshooting high-speed electronic subsystems.

Performed hardware integration, validation, and system-level testing of semiconductor capital equipment from sub-assemblies through final system delivery.

Developed and executed test procedures on power distribution units, high-voltage supplies, robotic arms, plasma generators, and gas box modules.

Conducted final system validation and fault isolation; documented test outcomes and collaborated on root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.

Diagnosed and repaired hardware and electrical failures.

Supported Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in the development and verification of prototype systems; contributed to scalable test plans for volume production.

Tested ML models, infrastructure deployments, and telemetry/monitoring (direct experience testing ML models required).

Participated in ISO 9001 audits and applied quality assurance best practices to all testing activities.

Maintained strict adherence to cleanroom and ESD protocols while performing system testing and handling sensitive components.

Electromechanical Assembly Technician

EATON Semiconductor manufactory

09/1999 – 01/2004

Assembled and integrated complex electromechanical systems used in semiconductor processing equipment, including power subsystems, control panels, and sensor modules.

Performed comprehensive testing of electrical and mechanical assemblies to ensure performance, alignment, and compliance with engineering specifications.

Conducted root cause analysis on PCB and wiring harness failures; replaced or repaired components to restore full system functionality.

Utilized multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and pressure/vacuum gauges to perform diagnostics and functional validation.

Interpreted electrical schematics, wiring diagrams to accurately assemble, and troubleshoot systems.

Collaborated with test and manufacturing engineers to refine assembly processes and improve first-pass yield rates.

Documented test procedures, failure reports, and rework processes.

Supported pilot builds and prototype testing for new semiconductor product lines, offering feedback on design-for-test improvements.

EDUCATION:

09/1988 - 06/1993 Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Ukraine

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