Zoya Levyash
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Results-driven QA Software Engineer with expertise in leading cross-functional teams and implementing AI-assisted QA workflows. Proven ability to enhance testing efficiency and product quality across diverse platforms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QA Software Engineer/Project Leader
Workday
Pleasanton, California
01.2016 - Current
- Led end-to-end functional, mobile, and cross-platform testing across multiple product releases, ensuring stable performance and a consistent user experience across devices and environments.
- Collaborated with the AI engineering team to prototype AI-driven improvements for QA workflows, generating innovative solutions to enhance testing efficiency and daily operations.
- Presented AI experimentation findings and workflow improvements to cross-functional teams, demonstrating practical applications of AI in QA planning, test case creation, and documentation.
- Participated in UX/UI design reviews and strategy discussions, providing feedback on quality, usability, and testability to improve feature design and overall product experience.
- Managed bug triage and defect prioritization to quickly identify, track, and resolve high-severity issues prior to release.
- Ensured automation coverage for new features and validated comprehensive regression testing to maintain release stability.
- Performed testing across multiple mobile devices, operating systems, and platforms to ensure compatibility and reliable functionality.
- Designed and implemented structured test case tracking system to organize test scenarios, use cases, and QA progress, enhancing team visibility and collaboration.
- Proactively gathered product feedback during testing cycles, helping engineering and product teams refine features and enhance overall product quality.
QC/Test Manager
AT&T
San Francisco, California
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Led QA efforts for Big Data platforms, supporting predictive analytics for Ad-Works products across multiple projects (CIP, Out-of-Home Campaigns, Visual Analyses) in an Agile environment.
- Defined and implemented QA processes including acceptance, regression, and new feature testing to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
- Managed iteration deliveries, resolved blocking issues, facilitated cross-team communication, and tracked risks to ensure stable releases.
- Validated backend data and functionality using internal tools, ensuring analytics outputs were accurate and reliable.
- Authored and reviewed QA documentation and demo scripts, provided feedback to Product Owners, and maintained Rally dashboards to track progress.
QA Lead /Assistant Project Coordinator
Macys.com
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Led QA team and managed testing for macys.com and bloomingdales.com across multiple platforms (BCOM, MCOM) in a dynamic Agile environment.
- Supervised offshore QA teams and validated Jira issues, ensuring timely defect resolution with development teams to maintain project timelines.
- Coordinated testing for multiple products (Checkout, BOPS, Mobile, Registry), designing test stories and cases to enhance defect detection and quality assurance.
- Implemented process improvements for offshore task management, reporting, and cross-team communication to accelerate issue resolution.
- Maintained project plans and SQA strategies, providing status reports and updates on testing approach to stakeholders.
- Performed hands-on testing for multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery.
Sr. QA Analyst
Telespree Inc
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Performed functional, regression, and integration testing across diverse mobile platforms (Samsung, LG, Android, HP, Sony, Dell, HTC) for multiple products including VMU, White-Label Handsets, SIWA SDK, and vMSM5105.
- Contributed to AGILE product design reviews, developed test plans, and executed end-to-end, usability, and built-in application testing for Telespree partners and clients, ensuring alignment with product goals.
- Executed SQL queries for data validation, inventory analysis, and event reporting, enhancing QA processes and providing actionable product insights.
- Monitored logs, managed defects in internal tracking systems, and maintained test environments, facilitating high-quality releases and minimizing post-deployment issues.
- Collaborated closely with developers and product managers to align testing with product requirements and deliver stable deployments.
Retail/E-Commerce Sales Analyst
Saks Incorporated
04.2004 - 04.2007
Skills
- SDLC and QA expertise
- Agile project management
- AI-assisted QA
- Skilled in software, web, mobile, and e-commerce testing, including analytics platforms, reporting tools, and enterprise applications
- Regression testing
- Test case design
- Performance testing
- Data validation and analytics
- Big data analytics
- Design and development
- Testing and debugging
- Requirements gathering
- Functional specifications
- Project coordination
- Leadership and collaboration
- Mentoring and communication
- Stakeholder communication
- Collaboration skills
- Problem solving and adaptation
- Mobile app development
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
Scrum Master
Timeline
Senior QA Software Engineer/Project Leader
Workday
01.2016 - Current
QC/Test Manager
AT&T
06.2014 - 01.2016
QA Lead /Assistant Project Coordinator
Macys.com
07.2012 - 06.2014
Sr. QA Analyst
Telespree Inc
08.2007 - 07.2012
Retail/E-Commerce Sales Analyst
Saks Incorporated
04.2004 - 04.2007