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Valeriia Kozak

San Francisco Bay Area,CA

Summary

As a QA Engineer with over 3 years of experience, I focus on enhancing user experiences across web and mobile platforms. With expertise in functional and non-functional testing and a solid understanding of the SDLC and STLC, I aim to deliver high-quality products. I'm known for being a reliable team member who approaches my work with dedication and enthusiasm. I enjoy staying organized and value open communication with my teammates.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Engineer

Playball
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate effectively with developers and product managers to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
  • Use Jira and TestRail within Agile processes to optimize task management and communication.
  • Design and execute test plans that cover both functional (UI, API) and non-functional (performance, usability) testing, increasing defect detection rates by 25% and supporting reliable product releases.
  • Conduct thorough API testing with Postman, identifying and resolving endpoint issues to improve user experience and reduce post-release defects by 30%.
  • Perform data validation using SQL, proactively identifying issues early in the development cycle and decreasing post-release defects by 20%.
  • Performed manual testing across Android, iOS, and web platforms using TestFlight and Android Studio.

QA Engineer

Convoy Inc
12.2020 - 06.2022
  • Analyzed requirements and developed comprehensive test scenarios, enhancing test coverage by 30% and reducing missed issues.
  • Documented defects with clear, actionable reports, which helped decrease developer response time by 20% and streamline the feedback loop.
  • Participated actively in sprint planning and review meetings, providing valuable insights on test progress, quality metrics, and areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest QA tools and techniques, keeping team up-to-date.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

University Of Social Sciences
Poland

Skills

  • GitHub
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Android Studio
  • TestFlight
  • MySQL
  • JIRA
  • TestRail
  • XRAY
  • Postman
  • Swagger
  • SDLC, STLC
  • Black, Grey, White box testing
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • End-user Empathy

Timeline

QA Engineer

Playball
10.2022 - Current

QA Engineer

Convoy Inc
12.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

University Of Social Sciences
Valeriia Kozak