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Technical Project Manager Program Manager Head of QA & Testing FunctionPersonal InformationDate of birth: Street Address /31/1981Address: Joshua Glen Ln, Cary, NC Street Address , USPhone number: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail address: EMAIL AVAILABLELinkedIn: https://LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLESummary11 years of professional experience in Fintech (Deutsche Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, etc.), Insurance, and Telecom (Netcracker, US). 19 years of experience in various aspects of software quality assurance, including functional testing, risk-based testing, shift-left testing techniques, test automation, performance/load testing, integration, end-to-end, regression, and user acceptance testing.Extensive experience in SQA team management and leadership, with a track record of leading distributed and multicultural teams of up to 80 people.Proficient in conducting SQA audits to evaluate processes, tools, and practices. Strong analytical skills with 5+ years of experience driving analysis to enable solution design and define requirements.Well-versed in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, and SAFe, with 7 years of experience working with and within Agile product teams.Successful in establishing Software Quality functions from scratch, implementing test automation and load testing practices as part of the CI/CD pipeline, and transforming SQA functions into product-oriented embedded functions following Agile principles. Skilled in implementing software delivery and quality metrics to measure and improve software development processes.Work Experience01/2022 04/2023, Moscow, RFHead of QA & Testing function Product ownerDigital insurance company LLC Pulse of LifeBuilt up SW QA & Testing function from scratch.Designed and Implemented Test Strategy and Practices, including Test Automation (API, Web, iOS/Android, Contracts test automation) and Load Testing across product teams.Integrated SW testing activities as mandatory steps of the CI/CD process (Quality gates), including Test Automation and Load Test Practices.Designed and implemented SW Delivery and Quality Metrics based on the DORA approach.Acted as Product Owner in Agile Product Team to drive analysis and solution design for high-quality solutions.Achievements:Cutting the release cycle from one month to five days (Sprint) by reducing regression testing time from 3.5 days to 2-4 hours, implementing Shift-Left testing practices and Risk-based models.Increased Regression Test Automation coverage to 90%.Introduced a Defect Management policy and reduced the Open Defect tail by 80%.Increased Release Cycle and Quality transparency through the implementation of the DORA metrics-based approach.Introduced Test Standards and Best Practices sharing platform, provided professional growth by launching QA professional communities (Functional and E2E testing, Automated testing, and Performance testing).Designed and implemented professional career paths for SQA engineers and created a framework for an efficient and structured hiring process.09/2019 12/2021, Moscow, RFHead of QA & Testing function Digital Transformation Program ManagerDigital lottery provider S8 CapitalRevitalized the QA & Testing Department by integrating dispersed testing teams, resulting in a cohesive, product-focused unit.Reconfigured the department's operating model to an IT product team-based approach, enhancing collaboration and improving efficiency.Streamlined budget planning, reporting, and control to optimize resource allocation and financial performance.Managed a team of 80+ QA engineers across multiple locations.Spearheaded the development and implementation of Test Automation and Non- Functional Testing (NFT) practices, including integrated load tests before peak periods.Devised and delivered Test Standards to product teams as part of broader IT standards.Established SW Delivery and Quality Metrics to measure and continuously improve performance.Introduced a Test Competences Estimation Model and Individual Development Plans to identify and develop talent within the department.09/2016 09/2019, Vienna, Austria/ Moscow, RFSQA & Testing Manager, then Senior SQA Community Lead for Corporate Banking ITRaiffeisen BankImplemented and executed comprehensive test strategies, incorporating test automation and non-functional testing, for the Corporate IT block consisting of 20+ product teams.Managed a team of 50+ QA engineers across multiple locations.Planned and organized impactful test automation training sessions, delivering practical online courses on C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, Allure reporting, and Bamboo integration for engineers.Designed and implemented product-specific quality metrics to ensure consistent and measurable quality standards across multiple teams.Introduced a test competencies estimation model, individual development plans, and an enhanced QA hiring process, including defining profiles, conducting technical interviews, and facilitating effective onboarding.Optimized test automation activities by identifying and implementing improvements to test automation tools, frameworks, criteria, metrics, and reporting practices.02/2012 09/2016, Cary, NC, US/Moscow, RFProgram Manager for the Test Automation function SQA ManagerDeutsche Bank Tech CenterRan the Test Automation stream in Russia Tech Center as part of a Global initiative across all DB Dev Centers to ensure the optimal combination of Test Automation tools, technics, and approaches in App teams.Spearheaded designing, implementing, and delivering unified Test Automation solutions for App teams, significantly improving Test Automation levels, faster release cycles, and enhanced quality assurance.Developed comprehensive Test Strategy and Test plans, incorporating Test Automation and non-functional testing, across 10+ teams in various regions, aligning with a global regulatory initiative.Efficiently planned and organized QA team activities, overseeing both internal team members and vendor staff to ensure smooth and productive operations.Designed and implemented product-specific quality metrics to ensure consistent and measurable quality standards across multiple teams.Managed various testing activities, including Test Automation, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Component Testing, End-to-End Testing, and UAT, ensuring thorough and high-quality test coverage.02/2004 02/2012, US / Canada / RFQA engineer, System Analyst, QA leadNetCracker Technology Corp (www.netracker.com)SW Testing and System Analysis in service delivery model on projects for T1 telecom provider in the USEducationMoscow Engineering Physical University (EPHI)Masters DegreeSpecialty: Information security / Computer ScienceRussia Economical Academy by Plekhanov (REA by Plekhanov)Masters DegreeSpecialty: Finances and Credit / Financial ManagementTechnical SkillsProject / Program Management / Team Leadership: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), LeSS, SAFe, etc.,Test Management (Zephyr/Adaptavist, Test Rail, MF ALM),Defect Management/Collaboration JIRA, Confluence, Test Rail, MF ALMFunctional testing (Web, API, DB, iOS, Android), Integration, Regression testing, E2E, UAT, CI/CD process integration, API (Rest Assured, Postman),Test Automation Web (Java/ Python, TestNG, Selenium, Selenide, Moon),BDD (Cucumber, Gerkin), TDD, iOS/Android (Appium), Mocks (Pact.io).Trainings & Certifications20232022Python back-end developmentEffective Communication and Influence (Forma Future)2021Team Management (Forma Future)2021Automation in Testing Design Patterns for Optimal Approach (Michael Bolton)2020Risk-Based Testing (Erik van Veenendaal)2020Mentorship and Leadership Styles (Forma Future)2019GO IT! Academy (Raiffeisen Bank International AG)2019Certified ScrumMaster Course (ScrumTrek)2018Assertive Behavior (Business Speech)2018Test Automation Training: C#, Selenium, SpecFlow, Allure reporting, Bamboo (SW Testing)SkillsStrategic PlanningEffective Team ManagementLeadershipSolution Design and Requirements DefinitionRisk ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationSoftware Delivery and Quality MetricsChange ManagementSoftware Quality Assurance (SQA)Stakeholder ManagementTest Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementDistributed/Multicultural Team LeadershipCollaborationAgile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, SAFe)SQA AuditsBudget ManagementResource ManagementTest ManagementEstablishing Software Quality FunctionsCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationTransformation to Product-Oriented Embedded FunctionsRisk-Based TestingFunctional TestingShift-Left Testing TechniquesDefect ManagementTest AutomationPerformance/Load TestingIntegration TestingRegression TestingWeb, API, DB, iOS, Android TestingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Analytical SkillsEnd-to-End Testing |
