Polina Gradinar
Chicago
Summary
Software QA Engineer with 5 years of experience in testing web-based Client/Server applications (tracking KPIs systems, medical appointment systems, job search platforms, and e-commerce platforms). Solid knowledge and experience in all stages of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in Agile software development environment. Proficient in test case design, execution, and analysis. Expert in Grey Box Testing, including hands-on experience with RESTful API testing using Postman, and SQL for database validation. Experience with test automation using Selenium WebDriver/Cucumber/Python. Effective collaboration with team members from different time zones. Effective communication and management skills, positive attitude, and a well-organized, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Software QA Engineer
PremiumSoft Labs, Inc.
Phoenix
09.2021 - Current
- Work closely with the Software development team to understand product requirements and to create corresponding test plan, test designs, and build test strategies for the project
- Create and execute manual and automated test cases for web-based applications, performing functional, regression, smoke, and cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge)
- Analyze issues to figure out the area of problem and create a defect in Jira with the cause of the issue
- Perform regression testing on fixed issues and for regular releases
- Perform API testing using Postman and DevTools, creating data-driven test scenarios to validate RESTful API functionality
- Verify data integrity in PostgreSQL databases using SQL queries
- Coordinate with end users to schedule and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Software QA Analyst
Unitera
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Validated the accuracy of KPI tracking and bonus calculation workflows by executing detailed manual and API test scenarios
- Analyzed the results of beta group testing to identify usability issues, function, and provide actionable recommendations for product improvements
Business Analyst
Rosselkhozbank
06.2012 - 02.2020
- Gathered and analyzed requirements to transition the rewards system from general indicators to personal performance metrics, ensuring alignment with Bank goals
- Participated in beta testing of KPI tracking software, providing feedback to ensure accurate performance measurement and seamless integration with the bank's rewards system
Education
Bachelor’s degree - applied mathematics and computer science
State University
MoldovaSkills
- Windows
- Mac
- UNIX/LINUX
- JavaScript
- Python
- HTML
- CSS
- XML
- JSON
- Postman
- DevTools
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- Supabase
- Selenium WebDriver
- Cucumber/Gherkin
- Git/GitHub
- Jenkins
- Jira
- Confluence
- TestRail
- Xray
Timeline
Software QA Engineer
PremiumSoft Labs, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Software QA Analyst
Unitera
03.2020 - 07.2021
Business Analyst
Rosselkhozbank
06.2012 - 02.2020
Bachelor’s degree - applied mathematics and computer science
State University
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