C#
Roman Poprava
Software Engineer In Test
Summary
Experienced Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead / Software Engineer in Test with a proven track record in test automation, performance testing, and QA strategy development. Adept at designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks from scratch, optimizing regression stability, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Passionate about driving software quality, improving test efficiency, and leading high-performing QA teams in Agile environments. Always seeking opportunities to optimize testing processes and implement cutting-edge automation solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer in Test
PCMI
04.2023 - Current
- Build and maintain test processes, existing test tools, and automated test frameworks to improve overall testing efficiency.
- Develop automation framework from scratch for: Performance testing using C# and NBomber.
End-to-end (E2E) testing using TypeScript and Playwright.
- Set up and manage test automation infrastructure.
- Develop, maintain, optimize, and execute automated test scripts for both functional and non-functional (performance/load) testing.
- Execute and coordinate regression testing, working closely with QA leads and developers.
- Design and implement test strategies in collaboration with Scrum teams to ensure high software quality in an Agile environment.
- Analyze test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights.
- Manage and optimize QA resources (including software, hardware, and personnel needs).
- Review and monitor the performance of testers across teams.
- Actively participate in QA recruitment.
- Mentor, train, and support other QA engineers in the organization.
Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead
PCMI
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Define and implement test strategies, standards, and best practices across teams.
- Lead the design, execution, and optimization of automated and manual testing efforts.
- Drive quality assurance improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.
- Manage and mentor QA team members, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing with business and technical objectives.
- Develop and integrate new tools into test automation frameworks.
- Monitor and improve test coverage, ensuring critical areas of the application are well tested.
- Work closely with developers and DevOps teams to enhance testability, identify potential issues early, and improve system stability.
- Contribute to test planning and risk analysis for upcoming features and releases.
Middle QA Engineer
PCMI
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Design, execute, and maintain both manual and automated test cases.
- Perform various types of testing (functional, regression, API, exploratory, acceptance).
- Develop and enhance test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, business analysts and DevOps teams to improve software quality.
- Analyze test results, report defects, and provide insights for improvements.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best testing practices.
- Develop tools and scripts to support test execution, data generation, and monitoring.
- Improve team regression and test coverage by enhancing test stability and reducing failure rates.
Junior QA Engineer
PCMI
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Execute manual and automated tests to ensure software quality.
- Identify, document, and report bugs in issue-tracking tools.
- Create and execute test cases based on requirements and technical documentation.
- Perform functional, regression, acceptance and exploratory testing.
- Assist in setting up and maintaining test environments.
- Collaborate with developers and QA team members to improve testing processes.
Content Manager, Internship
AKS
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Collaborate with designers and developers to deliver on-brand content in alignment with brand vision.
- Work closely with design team to create visually appealing graphics that complemented written content.
- Consistently met tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Approve, review and edit content flowing to website.
Education
Master of Science - Informatics, Testing
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (MCSU)
Lublin, Poland 10.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
National Aviation University (NAU)
Kyiv, Ukraine 09.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
Leadership & mentorship
Problem solving
Communication
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Proactiveness
Decision making
Collaboration & teamwork
Time management
Software
TypeScript
Selenium
Playwright
Git
SQL
Performance testing
NBomber
API testing
Postman
Interests
Football
Tennis
Board games
Amateur cynologist
Certification
ISTQB - Certified Tester Foundation Level
GDPR
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Timeline
Management 3.0 Foundation Workshop
06-2024
ISTQB - Advanced Level, Test Manager
04-2024
Software Engineer in Test
PCMI
04.2023 - Current
ISTQB - Advanced Level, Technical Test Analyst
12-2022
Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead
PCMI
02.2022 - 04.2023
ISTQB - Advanced Level, Test Analyst
04-2021
Middle QA Engineer
PCMI
07.2020 - 01.2022
ISTQB - Certified Tester Foundation Level
10-2019
Junior QA Engineer
PCMI
07.2019 - 06.2020
Content Manager, Internship
AKS
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Informatics, Testing
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (MCSU)
10.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
National Aviation University (NAU)
09.2013 - 07.2017