Evgeniy Zhigar

About company: Lyft is a leading ride-hailing company in the US and Canada, founded in 2007. Beyond connecting passengers with drivers, it also offers scooter and bike rentals, and car rental services.

Project: Numerous projects aimed at enhancing the user experience for both drivers and passengers.

Role: Quality Assurance Engineer

• Analyzed product requirements and design documentation to define test strategies and write detailed test cases.
• Created and executed comprehensive test plans in close collaboration with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design).
• Successfully integrated into 6 different teams over 4+ years, quickly adapting to new domains and contributing to overall process and quality improvements.
• Participated in the high-impact Lyft Silver project: authored two full test plans for separate teams, developed test cases, and executed full-scope manual testing.
• Collaborated with the automation team to optimize regression coverage, resulting in significant time savings during release cycles.
• Developed and implemented various initiatives, with "Scope of Features" being a prime example. This project effectively consolidated all team project data and documentation, while also enhancing test case coverage through comprehensive gap analysis.
• Identified and prioritized regression and smoke tests, maintaining a balanced and efficient testing process while upholding product quality.
• Reviewed and regularly updated test documentation to reflect new features and process changes.
• Standardized test case formats within the team to streamline test case migration into the Test Management System.
• Managed bug triaging and tracking, ensuring clear reporting and timely resolution in coordination with developers and stakeholders..
• Performed manual testing on iOS, Android, and backend platforms across various feature teams.
• Established seamless collaboration between the QA, development, and project management teams, which contributed to the creation of high-quality products in a closely cooperative environment.
• Mentored new QA engineers and facilitated onboarding by sharing team-specific workflows and best practices.
• Proactively identified risks and vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle to prevent critical issues post-release.

About company:

Easybrain is a top mobile game developer and publisher, founded in 2016. Known for titles such as Pixel Art, Sudoku.com, and Blockudoku, its games have exceeded 2 billion downloads worldwide.

Project:

iOS & Android Game Development

Role:

Quality Specialist on Key Projects (Pixel Art iOS and Android):

Key Contributions & Responsibilities:

• Ensured product quality across all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for Pixel Art on both iOS and Android platforms.
• Participated in product ideation sessions and requirements gathering to ensure testability from the earliest development stages.
• Developed test strategies and created detailed test plans and test cases for each app release.
• Performed functional, UI/UX, and regression testing, ensuring high stability and polish for global releases.
• Managed the full defect lifecycle: from identification and logging to verification and closure.
• Analyzed user feedback and UX behavior to detect hidden issues and improve user experience.
• Gained unique experience in integrating in-app purchases (IAP) for both Apple App Store and Google Play.
• Supported integrations with custom in-house ad delivery and analytics systems.
• Met strict release deadlines in a fast-paced environment, aligning QA efforts with product and marketing timelines.
• Met strict release deadlines in a fast-paced environment, aligning QA efforts with product and marketing timelines.
• Fostered effective communication between independent development teams (client-side and ad-tech), improving coordination and bug resolution speed.
• Proposed and implemented QA process improvements, increasing team productivity and enhancing product quality.
• Applied best practices in test documentation and various testing methodologies to streamline test execution and knowledge sharing.

About the company:
EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. Founded in 1993, the company helps clients worldwide transform through innovative solutions in product development, digital strategy, and cloud services.

Project: Development of cross-platform authorization components for Viacom’s brand ecosystem, supporting web, mobile (iOS/Android), and connected TV platforms.

Role: Software Test Engineer

Key Contributions & Responsibilities:

• Performed manual testing across platforms, including executing existing test cases and creating new ones based on updated requirements.
• Conducted regression testing, analyzed outcomes, and communicated detailed findings to the development team.
• Executed exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and ensure full coverage beyond formal test cases.
• Identified defects and submitted clear, reproducible bug reports to aid in timely resolution.
• Assisted with troubleshooting technical issues during the deployment of new releases across various environments.
• Maintained close communication with developers and QA peers to improve product stability and test coverage.