KRISTINA GAIDAMOVIC
Charleston,SC
Summary
Over 8+ years of professional experience as a Software Test Automation Engineer in both Manual Testing and Automation Testing activities.
5+ years experience in Core Java .
5+ years in UI Automation using Selenium WebDriver tool, Cucumber , Java, JUnit, TestNG, Maven in IntelliJ IDE.
4+ years in API Testing using Postman and REST Assured Library, RESTful API
4+ years in DB Validations, writing SQL Queries and automating using JDBC. Proficient in Cucumber BDD and DDT frameworks, Karate frameworks.
Proficient in creating Test Cases, Scenarios, Scenario outlines, Feature Files and Step Definitions and generating the Cucumber reports. Proficient in Positive Testing, Negative Testing, Functional Testing, Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, End-to-End Testing, Black Box Testing, API Back-End Testing and Database Validations.
Solid knowledge of using Jira/Jira X-Ray plugin, proficient in preparing all Testing items such as Test Plans, Test Scenarios, Test Cases, defect/bug reports according to Epic/User Story Requirements. Expert in working in Agile/Scrum and good knowledge of Waterfall model.
Incorporating a customer-focused mindset, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SDET
Capgemini
, SC
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Using Java, Maven, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, Cucumber, and JUnit, performed Smoke, Functional, Positive, Negative and Regression Tests to endorse the project and provide clean code and features to the client and users
- Using the Gherkin language, created Feature Files, and wrote Test Scenarios and Step Definitions in Cucumber, and integrated with Jira X-Ray
- For Web apps, Databases, and client-server (API Automation) applications using Java and Selenium WebDriver
- Conducted Cross-Browser Testing with Selenium WebDriver, as well as Selenium Grid including Parallel Testing on different browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, IE
- Established and maintained a Test Automation Framework (Hybrid - BDD, and DDT) as a Maven project written in Java to develop and perform Acceptance Tests from Cucumber Features Files and Scenarios from scratch
- Implemented Page Object Model (POM) design to improve Test development and maintenance and reusability
- Enabling Continuous Testing for the project, used Jenkins as a Continuous Integration server on an AWS EC2 server
- Involved in Meetings with Developers and Product Owner to analyze the application's reviews, requirements, Testing, and documentation in an Agile environment
- Created Automated Test Validation Scripts for REST Web Services for API Testing
- Performed Back-End Testing by writing comprehensive SQL Queries
- Scrutinized in detail specifications and documents to prepare and build Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Executions using Jira/Jira X-Ray
- Performed the Regression Test Suite and Smoke Tests and created Cucumber reports from screenshots of failures for sending to emails
- Collaborated closely with the Product Owner and Developers to identify the Automation Testing components that is used to validate the application's specifications
- Took an active part in all Agile ceremonies: Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo, and Sprint Retrospective Meetings on a regular basis
- Examined, assessed, reported and retested defects/bugs with the help of Manual and Automation Testing
- Built branches and PRs for code review and maintaining the Framework's master branch with the help of Git
- Designed Test Scripts to Test the application's functionality and ran Automation Scripts on various environments/browsers, reporting outcomes and bugs to the team members.
Software Test Engineer
GOVCIO
04.2023 - Current
- Perform manual smoke testing and regression testing to validate application stability before and after deployments.
Collaborate with teammates and developers to identify critical issues and continuously improve product quality in an Agile environment.
Report and document defects in Jira, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
Write and maintain detailed test cases based on business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Assist in creating test plans and contribute to sprint test execution activities, including validation after deployments.
Conduct analysis of regression results and provide observations and recommendations to the development team and client.
Participate in daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, grooming sessions, sprint demos, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with Agile project goals.
Provide ongoing input on quality improvements and risk areas to the team and client throughout the sprint cycles.
QA Specialist
CareKinesis
, SC
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed Manual Testing on an internal web-based application, with introductory experience using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Jira, and Cucumber BDD Framework.
Executed Black Box Testing to verify functionality based on Business Requirements.
Gained exposure to OOP concepts in Java and basic use of TestNG for organizing tests.
Worked with the Page Object Model (POM) pattern and basic automation principles using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
Participated in daily Scrum Meetings, Sprint Grooming, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo, and Sprint Retrospective sessions.
Supported test integration activities with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
Collaborated with team members during Agile development cycles to assist with testing and deployment tasks.
Freight Broker
Allen Lund Company
, SC
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Work with shippers, carriers and dispatchers to manage schedules
- Track and report shipment status to customers
- Manage multiple pick ups and deliveries
- Resolve freight discrepancies in a timely manner
- Respond to customer concerns and queries professionally
- Maintain positive and productive relationship with customers
- Identify and contact qualified carriers for freight services
- Contact current and potential customers for new business opportunities
- Negotiation/ problem solving
- Market analyzing and load quoting
- Multitasking
- Productive communication with office team
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
National Paralegal College
2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration -
Harrison College
2007
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Vilniaus Gedimino Technical University
2003
Skills
- Languages: JAVA, SQL, HTML, JSON, XML, Gherkin
- UI Automation with Java, Selenium Webdriver and Cucumber
- API Automation using RestAssured Library, Postman, RESTful API
- DB Automation using JDBC, SQL Developer
- Good understanding and writing SQL queries
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
- Testing Framework: Cucumber BDD Framework
- IDE: IntelliJ, Eclipse
- Repository System: Git, Github
- Bug Tracking Tools: Jira, Jira X-Ray
- Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Selenium GRID, Java Script Executer, Postman,
- SQL Developer, REST Assured
- Continuous Integration: Jenkins, CI/CD
- Build Tools: Maven
- Databases: Oracle, MySQL
- Operating Systems: Mac OS, Windows
- RESTful API
- Black-Box Testing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
GOVCIO
04.2023 - Current
SDET
Capgemini
06.2020 - 04.2023
QA Specialist
CareKinesis
01.2018 - 06.2020
Freight Broker
Allen Lund Company
01.2013 - 01.2018
Paralegal Certificate -
National Paralegal College
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration -
Harrison College
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Vilniaus Gedimino Technical University
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