Daria Kapeliukhovska
Software Engineer | QA Specialist
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience building distributed systems and scalable applications. Deep hands-on background across backend development, databases, and cloud platforms — providing a strong foundation for understanding how systems behave and where they break. Known for analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication across technical and non-technical teams. Currently channeling that engineering experience into a QA-focused role, bringing a developer's insight to testing and quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Educator
RSM North America, LLC
San Ramon, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Taught math, developing strong communication skills through regular parent updates and progress reporting.
- Built a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving, identifying knowledge gaps and providing precise, documented feedback.
Software Developer Consultant
Actual Ukraine
Denver, Colorado
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Volunteered as a developer for a War against Ukraine-relief charity platform using Angular and Node.js.
- Handled feature validation and manual testing before releases.
Senior Software Engineer
EPAM Systems
Kharkiv, Ukraine
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Designed and built backend services for a cloud video platform using ASP.NET Core and C#.
- Worked closely with Product Owners in Scrum, owned release validation and root cause analysis for production issues.
- Optimized and validated data across MongoDB and Cassandra.
- Drove code quality improvements through testing and peer review.
Software Engineer
Casino Science Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed secure data processing applications using .NET Core.
- Managed and validated Azure SQL databases, ensuring data integrity for financial transactions.
Software Engineer
RazorCX Technologies
Vancouver, Canada
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Built and integrated BIM software solutions with third-party APIs.
- Conducted performance testing and identified bottlenecks, delivering measurable reliability improvements
Software Engineer
Flycow Games Inc
Vancouver, Canada
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed an online casino admin platform with a strong focus on reliability through testing and optimization in a high-availability, regulated environment.
Junior Software Engineer
Sigma Software
Kharkiv, Ukraine
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Developed and customized SharePoint solutions for business collaboration and content management.
- Led full-cycle software development, from client communication and requirements analysis to solution design and deployment
Education
MS - CS & Informatics
East Ukrainian National University
BS - CS & Informatics
East Ukrainian National University
MA - Finance
East Ukrainian National University
05.2001 -
Skills
AspNet Core
Timeline
Math Educator
RSM North America, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Software Developer Consultant
Actual Ukraine
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Software Engineer
EPAM Systems
01.2019 - 08.2022
Software Engineer
Casino Science Inc.
02.2018 - 01.2019
Software Engineer
RazorCX Technologies
05.2017 - 02.2018
Software Engineer
Flycow Games Inc
01.2014 - 05.2017
Junior Software Engineer
Sigma Software
11.2012 - 12.2013
MA - Finance
East Ukrainian National University
05.2001 -
MS - CS & Informatics
East Ukrainian National University
BS - CS & Informatics
East Ukrainian National University