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Taras Balyuk

Software
QA Manager

Profile

Results-driven QA Manager, experienced in leading teams testing web, mobile and desktop applications of different complexity and architecture running on variety of platforms and hardware devices. Knowledge of commercial and open-source software for test management and bug tracking. Versatile and focused on targets, with strong analytical skills and strategic planning, has ability to improve teamwork and increase productivity of the company. Thorough understanding of all phases of SDLC in an Agile, Scrum environment.

Experience

Nanotronics Imaging

Software QA Manager

Oct'18 - Present
  • Established Agile testing standards and procedures to ensure quality;
  • Lead activities on manual and automated testing of a Windows desktop application for microscopes with computer vision, robotic and AI components;
  • Enabled communication with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Created test plans and the Test Strategy for the Company;
  • Mastered fundamentals of microscopy and electronic imaging;
  • Managed day-to-day task tracking for the QA team;

Apple

Software QA Tester

Aug'18 - Sep'18/April'19
  • Participated in an international team running web application localization project;
  • Utilized the UI automation tools used by project team;
  • Used QA tools for code verification, conducted grey box testing;
  • Looked for layout issues on different browsers, viewports and devices;
  • Ran automated regression suite to verify no bugs were implemented while code changes;
  • Learned the requirements and quality standards utilized by the Company.

Prana Coders

Software QA Engineer

Jun'15 - Jul'18
  • Used SQL queries of different complexity to verify the data being stored correctly in relational databases (PostgreSQL);
  • Utilized Linux terminal, WinSCP, Putty, Cygwin to look for errors in log files which were stored on both, server and client side;
  • Designed automated tests using Selenium Webdriver and Python in PyTest framework;
  • Tested RESTful APIs by means of jMeter and Postman;
  • Conducted testing the web application on major browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge); and major platforms Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux

Details

Address

Canton, Ohio 44721

Phone

224-427-0997

Email

tarasbalyuk007@gmail.com

Education

M.D. in Orthopedic Surgery, Ukraine

Software Quality Assurance, PCS

Skills

Jira
Python
AI
Selenium
Postman