ABOUT

Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in manual testing. Experienced in creating test documentation (test plans, test cases, checklists), executing functional and non-functional testing, performance testing with JMeter, API testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality. Currently learning test automation with JavaScript.

WORK EXPERIENCE

QA Engineer — HQSoftware

Jan 2022 – Present

  • Created and maintained test documentation: test plans, test cases, checklists, and test result reports.
  • Performed manual testing (integration, regression, functional, smoke, immersive) for Web, Mobile, Desktop and VR applications.
  • Conducted performance testing with JMeter for cloud load analysis (basic level) and API testing using Postman.
  • Tested interactions between web and mobile/desktop/VR applications and verified cross-platform compatibility.
  • Reported and tracked bugs in Jira; collaborated with developers and stakeholders to clarify requirements.
  • Collaborated closely with developers and stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle
  • Participated in testing process improvements
  • Mentored junior testers and supported onboarding

QA Engineer / Test Lead — IT-Academy

Nov 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Led small team, created test plans and test cases, executed test scenarios and prepared test result reports.

Previous Experience — Banking Sector

2008 – 2022

Experience in analytical roles at BNB-Bank and Delta Bank; developed strong documentation and communication skills while progressing to Head of Department.

SELECTED PROJECTS

Cognitive Skills Web & VR Training Platform

QA of a web application supporting a VR training platform, including user and admin portals for subscription management. Focused on subscription flows, role-based access, UI usability, browser compatibility, and reliable integration with the VR platform. Ensured end-to-end validation from purchase to VR module availability through close collaboration with the team.

  • Analyzed business requirements and clarified system behavior with stakeholders
  • Created and maintained test documentation
  • Performed functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing of user and admin portals
  • Validated subscription purchase flows and payment verification scenarios
  • Tested role-based access control and permission management
  • Verified browser compatibility and UI consistency across environments
  • Tested web ↔ VR platform integration and content availability
  • Executed end-to-end testing from subscription purchase to VR module activation
  • Reported and verified defects in bug-tracking system
  • Collaborated closely with developers and product team to resolve inconsistencies in requirements

Healthcare Resource Management Web Application

Browser-based multiplayer healthcare simulation platform designed to optimize nurse allocation between patients while balancing workload, shift planning, and staff satisfaction. The project focused on frontend modernization, usability improvements, and implementation of animations while maintaining an unchanged backend system.

  • Defined testing scope and QA strategy for a frontend-focused project with an existing backend
  • Created and maintained test documentation (test plans, test cases, test result reports)
  • Reviewed and refined requirements collaboratively due to evolving specifications
  • Worked closely with developers and designers to clarify expected behavior and UI logic
  • Performed manual testing (functional, smoke, regression, exploratory, UI/UX)
  • Validated real-time multiplayer interactions for up to 10 concurrent users across multiple browsers
  • Verified frontend updates, animations, transitions, and responsive behavior according to design requirements
  • Conducted cross-browser and localization testing for a German-language interface
  • Tested KPI visualization modules
  • Reported and verified defects in Jira following defined bug lifecycle and severity model

BodyScope (Web Portal, Desctop and VR)

Comprehensive medical imaging ecosystem combining web, desktop, and VR applications for managing users, processing DICOM data, and immersive visualization of medical scans in virtual reality: • Bodyscope web portal for user and access management, • Bodyscope Converter (desktop app for DICOM processing), • Bodyscope VR (interactive visualization in VR).

  • Participated in requirement analysis and validation together with development teams
  • Designed and executed test cases covering web portal, desktop converter, VR application, and admin modules
  • Performed functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing across multiple system components
  • Conducted API testing and database verification to ensure data integrity across services
  • Executed performance testing using JMeter to validate system stability
  • Performed cross-browser and cross-device testing
  • Reported and tracked defects in Jira and verified fixes after releases
  • Prepared project documentation describing system functionality and QA processes

Learning Platform for Safe Driving Skills

International educational portal localized for 18 countries, supporting multiple user roles (students, parents, educators) with learning materials, video content, and assessment modules.

  • Created and maintained test documentation
  • Performed manual testing (functional, regression, exploratory, and module testing)
  • Validated role-based functionality and localization across multiple regions
  • Reported defects in Jira and prepared structured test result reports
  • Participated in QA process improvements and testing workflow optimization
  • Mentored junior QA engineers and supported onboarding activities

Expert Consultation Platform with Video & Text Responses

Web and mobile platform providing paid expert consultations across multiple domains, supporting asynchronous video and text communication through a shared backend system.

  • Clarified functional requirements with stakeholders and product owners
  • Designed and maintained test cases
  • Performed functional, regression, and exploratory testing of application features
  • Validated interaction flows between web and mobile clients via shared backend services
  • Tested consultation workflows including request creation, responses, and user notifications
  • Reported and verified defects in Jira

Unity VR Framework

Reusable internal Unity-based framework demonstrating core VR interaction mechanics and serving as a foundation for future client training simulations.

  • Maintained test documentation including test plans, test cases, and reports
  • Collaborated with the team to refine requirements and interaction mechanics
  • Performed manual testing (functional, integration, regression, exploratory, immersive testing)
  • Validated core VR mechanics such as grabbing, climbing, movement, and object interaction
  • Reported and verified defects in Jira and supported release validation activities
  • Conducted usability testing in immersive environments using Meta Quest devices

VR Simulations & Training

Series of VR training applications developed for Meta Quest devices. Projects cover diverse domains such as medicine, engineering, workplace safety, and airport operations. The core purpose of these applications is immersive skill-building, enabling users to practice real-life tasks in safe, interactive VR environments.

  • Multi-Industry VR Job Training Simulator – multi-simulation VR solution for job skill acquisition (engineering, mechanics, cooking, aviation, etc.)
  • Multiuser VR Platform for Medical Education – multi-user VR platform on Unity for collaborative training with anatomy models, 360° videos, and backend API
  • VR Simulation for Clinical Sepsis Training – educational simulation for nurses to practice diagnosing sepsis in realistic scenarios
  • VR-Based Medical Training for Alzheimer’s Diagnostics – VR training for Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics with tutorials and interactive exercises
  • Software Solution for VR Training – workplace training simulator covering fire safety, first aid, and VR navigation basics
  • VR Training Module for Airport Employees – VR module for airport staff to practice FOD checks, safety zones, and equipment handling

Responsibilities across these projects included:

  • Analyzed requirements and clarified expected behavior with stakeholders and developers
  • Created and maintained QA documentation (test plans, test cases, checklists, test reports)
  • Designed test scenarios covering user interactions, immersive mechanics, and training workflows
  • Performed manual testing (functional, integration, regression, smoke, exploratory, immersive, usability)
  • Validated VR interaction mechanics including movement, object manipulation, and scenario progression
  • Conducted usability and comfort testing on Meta devices
  • Verified backend integrations and data synchronization with web services and APIs
  • Reported, prioritized, and verified defects in Jira
  • Prepared test result reports and collaborated closely with development teams during release cycles
  • Supported full QA lifecycle from feature validation to release approval

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Internal Meetups (HQSoftware QA Department)

  • Delivered a knowledge-sharing session on Git for QA engineers
  • Presented on Specifics of VR and AR Testing

Conference Participation

  • Contributed to preparation for the Open IT Conference (September 2023), where the team presented the company’s own product BodyScope

Achievements

  • Strengthened QA team knowledge through internal workshops
  • Enhanced company visibility by contributing to conference preparation and product presentation
  • Delivered QA coverage for a large-scale educational platform localized for 18 countries
  • Improved regression testing efficiency by introducing reusable checklists
  • Ensured stable cross-platform integration between web, mobile and VR applications
  • Conducted performance testing with JMeter, identifying critical bottlenecks in cloud infrastructure
  • Created detailed user documentation for project usage and system operation
  • Participated in the development of two internal projects, one of which involved creating a reusable internal VR framework to support and streamline further VR application development