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MARZENA Traczykowska

MARZENA Traczykowska

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Summary

Test Manager with over 10 years of experience in IT projects running in USA and Europe.

Hands on experience with different software development process frameworks including Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), Waterfall and other.

Managing simple and complex test projects in international, small and big teams, from planning and building teams, determining test processes to driving high quality and efficient tests based on clients' goals and expectations. Mentoring automation and manual testers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Manager

1dea for EY
01.2025 - Current

Test Manager for German Healthcare projects (AOK and Asklepios)

• Planning and executing test strategy for digitalization of healthcare data for German hospitals.

• Iteratively improving requirements analyses, test processes, planning, execution, results analyses, defects reporting throughout releases.

• Creating and executing branching strategy.

• Preparing and reviewing monitoring and logging concept, reviewing and testing AI solution.

• Methodically improving of all sub-process like defect management, templates and review of test cases, stage acceptance of test automation, environments creation by dev-ops. Mentoring automation and manual testers.

Test Manager

Capgemini
05.2024 - 01.2025

• Planning and executing risk-based strategy for public insurance sector and managed 50 projects, 20+ testers.

• Iteratively improving requirements analyses, test processes, planning, execution, results analyses, reporting throughout multiple releases.

• Methodically improving of all sub-process like defect management, templates and review of test cases, stage acceptance of test automation, environments creation by test-ops.

• Orchestrating smoke tests for SDLC processes, standard components and tools to deliver on time quality product & service.

Lead Test Automation Engineer/Resource Manager

EPAM
09.2022 - 05.2024

• Managing 10+ Testers (Manual, Automation) working in Scrum and Kanban methodologies to delivered quality for register of criminals.

• Responsible for Test, Defect and Staffing Management.

• Optimization of the software delivery process and of the testing process and responsibility for its implementation in the organization.

• Managed functional and non-functional tests - including conducting API, performance and acceptance tests with clients.

• Mentoring automation and manual testers.

Trainer

Infoshare Systems
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed and delivered training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
  • Assessed training needs through surveys and interviews, aligning content with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated interactive workshops utilizing multimedia tools to engage participants effectively.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, refining curricula for continuous improvement.

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM
10.2020 - 09.2022

• Managing 3+ Automation Testers, working in Scrum for private, insurance sector.

• Managed functional and non-functional tests – including conducting API and acceptance tests with clients. Creation of Test Automation Framework with Java, Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured.

• Optimization of the testing process and responsibility for its implementation in the organization.

• Created and implemented an Analytical Test Strategy.

• Responsible for Test and Defect Management.

• Managing 3+ Automation Testers, working in Scrum for private, insurance sector.

Software Testing Trainer

SDA
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Developed and implemented training programs enhancing employee performance and knowledge retention (manual, automation testing, preparation to ISQTB Foundation Level certificate).
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify skill gaps and tailored training solutions accordingly.
  • Facilitated workshops and interactive sessions to promote engagement and practical learning experiences.
  • Mentored junior trainers, fostering professional growth and collaboration within the team.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Acoustic
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards (UAT).
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans, ensuring thorough validation of software functionality.
  • Analyzed defect trends, implementing corrective actions to improve overall product quality metrics.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and reduce time-to-market for new releases.

Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Designed and implemented automated test scripts for functional and regression testing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define testing requirements and improve product quality.
  • Executed performance and load testing using JMeter to ensure application stability.
  • Developed automation test plans and strategies to optimize testing processes and coverage.
  • Developed and integrated unit tests to increase testing coverage.

Junior Test Development Engineer

SII
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Developed and executed automation test cases for UI and backend applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects.
  • Developed and executed manual test cases.
  • Raised and retested issues.

Test Engineer

SII
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify defects and implement effective solutions.
  • Enhanced testing processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual efforts.
  • Mentored junior engineers on testing methodologies and best practices to increase team capabilities.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of defects, facilitating process improvements and quality enhancements.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.

Test Analyst

Thomson Reuters
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive testing of software applications to ensure functionality and user experience.
  • Developed and executed test plans, cases, and scripts for various project phases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects efficiently.
  • Analyzed test results to provide actionable feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of manual software testing.

Market and Application Specialist

Thomson Reuters
02.2014 - 04.2016
  • Implemented application solutions to enhance user experience and streamline workflows.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system requirements and optimize software functionality.
  • Conducted training sessions for end-users, improving software adoption and proficiency across departments.
  • Analyzed application performance data to troubleshoot issues and recommend enhancements for efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management: Finance And Accounting

WSB University
Gdynia, Poland
10-2017

Master of Science - German Philology: Translation

Gdansk University
Gdansk
07-2013

Bachelor of Science - German Philology: Translation

University in Gdansk
Gdansk
07-2011

Skills

  • Test Management, Test Planning and Estimation
  • Functional and Non functional Test Execution
  • Requirements analysis and validation
  • Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Reports, Test Processes
  • Defect and Resource Management, Defect Tracking and Analysis
  • Usability testing proficiency, Quality assurance proficiency
  • Training and mentoring, Quality metrics monitoring
  • Tools: Java (Advanced), Python (Basic), JIRA, Confluence, Azure, AWS, XRAY, Zephyr, TestRail, TestNG, Junit, Jmeter, RestAssured, Postman, Swagger UI, Intellij, CHE Eclipse, DBeaver, Postgres SQL, DataBricks, Generativ AI, LLM, Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright

Certification

ISTQB Foundation Level

Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals – Automating web application testing (AS1)

A4Q World Congress

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Full Professional
Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

QA Manager

1dea for EY
01.2025 - Current

Test Manager

Capgemini
05.2024 - 01.2025

Lead Test Automation Engineer/Resource Manager

EPAM
09.2022 - 05.2024

Trainer

Infoshare Systems
05.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM
10.2020 - 09.2022

Quality Assurance Engineer

Acoustic
08.2020 - 09.2020

Software Testing Trainer

SDA
07.2019 - 04.2021

Software Test Automation Engineer

EPAM
06.2019 - 07.2020

Junior Test Development Engineer

SII
03.2018 - 05.2019

Test Engineer

SII
05.2017 - 02.2018

Test Analyst

Thomson Reuters
04.2016 - 04.2017

Market and Application Specialist

Thomson Reuters
02.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Management: Finance And Accounting

WSB University

Master of Science - German Philology: Translation

Gdansk University

Bachelor of Science - German Philology: Translation

University in Gdansk
MARZENA Traczykowska