Alexander Saponov

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SUMMARY:

A driven quality control engineer with 1 year of hands-on experience in functional and non-functional testing for desktop and web applications. Skilled in creating test cases to assess product quality, applying black, white, and gray testing techniques, and writing quality reports. Possesses extensive knowledge of writing autotests using the Playwright framework in combination with JS. Proficient in API testing using Postman and Swagger, with hands-on experience in planning, creating test documentation, and executing tests using various methodologies.


Seeking a QA Engineer position to leverage my skills in functional and non-functional testing, leveraging my skills and expanding my expertise to deliver outstanding long-term results. I excel in handling tasks effectively, whether working collaboratively within a structured team environment or independently on projects that encourage initiative.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Startup project "Signaturely" - web application, QA Engineer

    Feb 2024 – Aug 2024
    • Created test scenarios and developed test cases
    • Developed comprehensive automation tests for smoke testing, reducing overall testing time from 3 hours per browser to 1 hour across 3 browsers
    • Enhanced test structure and maintainability using advanced JavaScript techniques, Playwright, and Page Object Model (POM)
    • Integrated Allure reports for detailed test reporting and visualization, published on GitHub Pages
    • Engineered cross-browser testing solutions to ensure consistent performance
    • Automated test execution with GitHub CI, streamlining the CI/CD process
    • Actively participated in daily stand-ups, provided progress reports, and collaborated with QA testers, product owners, and developers to resolve issues
    • Maintained close communication with developers to ensure comprehensive bug resolution

  • Startup project "Zatyshna" (Затишна) - online store, QA Engineer

    Feb 2024 - Jun 2024
    • Engaged in the entire SDLC from project initiation to final release
    • Created a test plan, decomposed tasks, prepared checklists, generated test reports, and developed a Traceability Matrix
    • Tested API documentation using Postman
    • Conducted manual testing using various test design techniques
    • Automated about 250 test cases using the Playwright framework in combination with JS with implemented the Page Object Model patterns
    • Implemented Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines on GitHub for project automation
    • Fostered close communication with developers to ensure comprehensive resolution of all reported bugs
    • 20 errors were detected, 4 of which were high-level. All errors were fixed 100%
    • Achieved about 100% test case coverage

  • Startup project "Zapchastulka" (Запчастюлька) - online store, QA Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
    • Participated in the SDLC from project start to release
    • Worked in the Agile development environment with frequently changing requirements
    • Tested API documentation using Postman
    • Conducted manual testing using various test design techniques
    • Automated about 300 test cases using the Playwright framework in combination with JS with implemented the Page Object Model patterns
    • Implemented Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines on GitHub for project automation
    • Developed and maintained test cases to improve the overall stability of the system
    • Communicated with the development team to promptly solve detected problems and logged bug reports
    • Attained about 100% test case coverage and early bug detection

  • Open search project "Luma" (Redrover.school) - online store, QA Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
    • Creating user stories and test cases
    • Working with Kanban board in Trello
    • Automated about 40 test cases using the Playwright framework in combination with JS with implemented the Page Object Model patterns
    • Conducted code reviews
    • Performed code refactoring

  • Open search project "Best Friends" (QATestLab) - online store, QA Engineer

    Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
    • Wrote and supported test documentation (test plan, checklists, test cases, bug reports)
    • Structured test cases, conducted test runs, and created test reports in TestRail
    • Identified defects in tested software and wrote bug reports in Mantis and Jira
    • Formulated error reports and worked with them
    • Worked with the defect tracking system – Mantis
    • Mastered the specifics of testing software on mobile devices
    • Utilized techniques and methods for game testing

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (POWER INDUSTRY):

  • Worked in the power industry from 2001 to 2022 in roles such as designer, inspector, and power engineer.

    • Management of the company's energy service
    • Conducting energy audits and implementing energy-saving measures at the enterprise (reduced energy losses by about 30%)
    • Solve legal issues in crisis situations (thanks to my intervention, a court case against an energy company was won)
    • Reviewed and improved contractual relations with energy supply companies and sub-consumers, etc.
    • Implementation of an energy performance management system at the enterprise
    • Reporting of the results
    • Modernization of electrical equipment at the enterprise
    • Work with contractors
    • Professional development of electrical personnel
    • Scheduling of the electrical equipment maintenance and repair system (MRO)
    • Organization of control over the implementation of the maintenance system
    • Participated in the development of regulatory documents
    • Designed electrical networks and performed relevant calculations

EDUCATION: