Serhii Riabko
QA Lead / QA Consultant / Senior QA Engineer
**********@*****.*** +380********* Telegram: @adyvan_2008 Skype: Adyvan88
Professional Summary
Experienced QA Lead with over 10 years of success in software testing, quality assurance, and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing QA processes, managing distributed teams, and improving product reliability. Skilled in both manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms. Deep understanding of SDLC, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Skills
Testing & QA: Manual Testing, Test Planning, Test Case Design, Regression Testing, Automation (Selenium, PyTest, Puppeteer), Test Strategy Development, Cross-browser Testing, Compatibility Testing, Test Data Management, Mobile App Testing, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, Quality Metrics Analysis, Test Environment Setup, Documentation Control, Issue Resolution, Operational Excellence
Tools & Platforms: Jira, TestRail, TestLink, QASE, Redmine, MS TFS Server, Postman, Swagger, Jenkins, Kibana, Git, SourceTree, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Android Studio, xCode, MDM, Emulators, AWS, Wrike, Miro
Programming & Tech: Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL (MS SQL, Oracle), HTML, CSS
Soft Skills: Team Training & Mentorship, Analytical Thinking, Problem-solving, Communication, Adaptability, Time Management, Documentation, Scrum Methodology, Total Quality Management
Education & Certifications
Master of Science: Computer Science and Programming Classic Private University (Zaporizhia, Ukraine), 2015–2017 Master of Science: Administrative Management
Classic Private University (Zaporizhia, Ukraine), 2012–2013 Master of Science: Agricultural Mechanization
Dnipropetrovsk State Agrarian University, 2005–2011 Courses & Certifications:
● Python automation (Hillel, Selenium, PyTest, Page-object structure) — 2023
● Python Certificate Beginner (Sololearn) — 2023
● JavaScript Pro (Hillel) — 2020
● Oracle 11g, PL/SQL Basics (Luxsoft) — 2017
● JavaScript Frontend (Luxsoft) — 2017
● QA TestLab (Software Testing) — 2014
● Exigen Services (Junior Test Engineer) — 2015
● SkillsUp (Software Testing Course) — 2014
● BrainBasket (Development courses) — 2014
Work Experience
QA Lead
EMEA, Brno (Remote) — Dec 2023 – Present
● Developed and documented QA processes
● Analyzed production issues and reduced their recurrence
● Improved documentation in collaboration with stakeholders
● Standardized bug reporting for efficient communication with development
● Mentored junior QA members and improved overall team performance
● Managed parallel QA projects, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
● Built test plans and workflows; provided evaluation metrics to management
● Worked closely with Business Analysts and product teams
● Facilitated communication across teams and supported knowledge sharing Test Manager / Team Lead
Appboxo, Singapore (Remote) — Oct 2021 – Jan 2024
● Built test plans and workflows; provided evaluation metrics to management
● Worked closely with Business Analysts and product teams
● Facilitated communication across teams and supported knowledge sharing
● Wrote automation scripts (Python, Selenium, PyTest)
● Used AWS services, Jenkins (CI/CD), Kibana for logs, Swagger/Postman for API testing
● Identified root causes, improved test coverage, and reduced production defects Test Manager / QA / PM
Solve.Care — Jun 2020 – Oct 2021
● Reviewed and authored test cases, managed databases (MySQL, MongoDB)
● Conducted API testing, performance/security testing, and requirements clarification
● Defined acceptance strategies, collaborated across roles (BA, PM, QA)
● Trained junior team members and contributed to QA documentation
● Led vendor relations for outsourced testing efforts
● Built test plans and workflows; provided evaluation metrics to management
● Worked closely with Business Analysts and product teams
● Facilitated communication across teams and supported knowledge sharing Software Test Engineer
Solve.Care — Jan 2020 – Jun 2020
● Manual testing and bug reporting
● API testing with Postman, Swagger; automation using Puppeteer (JavaScript)
● Used Jenkins, AWS, and Kibana for QA process
● Built test plans and workflows; provided evaluation metrics to management
● Worked closely with Business Analysts and product teams
● Facilitated communication across teams and supported knowledge sharing Software Test Engineer
Betlab — Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
● Created and optimized test cases, performed web and mobile testing
● Automated API tests and worked with CI tools (Jenkins, Kibana, AWS)
● Reviewed functional requirements and improved defect detection
● Manual testing, defect reporting, UI testing
● Fulfilled BA and PM duties: requirements gathering, client communication, and team leading
● Implemented defect tracking systems and mentored junior testers Software Test Engineer
SoftServe — Nov 2018 – Feb 2019
● Manual testing, defect reporting, UI testing
● Tools: SourceTree, TeamCity, Selenium IDE
● Created and optimized test cases, performed web and mobile testing
● Worked with APIs, Firebase, Jenkins, AWS, and Kibana
● Fulfilled BA and PM duties: requirements gathering, client communication, and team leading
● Implemented defect tracking systems and mentored junior testers QA / BA / PM
Solvve (ISD Design) — Oct 2017 – Nov 2018
● Performed mobile and web testing, created and optimized test cases
● Worked with APIs, Firebase, Jenkins, AWS, Kibana
● Fulfilled BA and PM duties: requirements gathering, client communication, and team leading
● Implemented defect tracking systems and mentored junior testers Software Test Engineer / Support Specialist
Luxoft — Feb 2016 – Nov 2017
● Manual testing and customer support
● Worked with TFS, Jira, Redmine, TestLink
Software Test Engineer
Sunbay — Aug 2015 – Feb 2016
● Manual testing and database work
● Customer communication and requirement clarification
● Worked with TFS, Jira, Redmine, TestLink
Languages
● English — Upper Intermediate (B2)
● Ukrainian — Proficient (C2)
● Russian — Proficient (C2)
Personal Qualities
● Strong communication and organizational skills
● Proactive and detail-oriented
● Responsible, creative, and honest
● Strong problem-solving mindset
● Motivated to learn and improve continuously
● Good sense of humor