Alla Vinogradova
@allavinogradova
Senior QA Engineer specializing in test automation and regulated industries.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior QA Engineer with 18+ years of experience delivering cross-platform testing and test automation for Healthcare, FinTech, SaaS and regulated environments. I design and implement automation frameworks, lead QA processes, and drive quality insights using tools like Python, Selenium, Elasticsearch and CI/CD pipelines to reduce manual regression and improve product quality.
I have a proven track record in building QA from scratch for greenfield SaaS platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance for medical and fintech projects, and mentoring teams to adopt shift-left and automation-first practices. I collaborate closely with product, engineering and compliance stakeholders to ensure scalable test coverage and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. QA Engineer
NeoGenomics Laboratories
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Tested a medical cancer diagnostics platform, ensured FDA/EMA regulatory compliance, and executed E2E test scenarios to improve product quality and release readiness.
Senior QA Engineer
IT Career Hub
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Developed cross-platform test strategies and automation using Python (Flask, Django) and Selenium, improving product quality and validation for SaaS and analytics-driven systems.
Sr. QA Engineer
RECEEVE
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Built QA processes and an automation framework for a greenfield fintech SaaS, reducing manual regression by 30% and implementing shift-left practices across UI, API, and CI/CD layers.
Sr. QA Engineer
MERA
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Led testing for POS and communication systems, executing client-server and mobile tests under varying network conditions and improving product quality through automation and CI/CD practices.
QA Lead
MTE Telecom
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Managed QA processes and CRM tools for electronic trading systems, streamlined QA documentation, and aligned CI/CD processes to improve traceability and release cycles.
Venue Results Manager
Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Contributed to website and HMI testing, prepared sport-based timelines and reporting, and performed ODF/IDF analysis for broadcasting readiness during the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
QA Lead
Auriga
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012 (11 months)
Led test planning and mentoring for healthcare software projects, ensured CI/CD alignment and executed database and medical device software testing to meet regulatory standards.
Sr. QA Engineer
HARMAN
Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 (6 years)
Tested embedded vehicle systems, firmware, and consumer device software (navigation, multimedia, mobile), and designed scalable test cases covering UX and requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IT Career Hub
Certified Specialist – Python Developer + AI, Professional Development
2024 - 2025
Undertook professional development courses covering Python (Flask, Django) and Generative AI/LLM as part of career advancement in QA and software testing.
Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University
Master’s Degree, Information Systems in Engineering
1999 - 2005
Completed a Master's Degree in Information Systems in Engineering, focusing on software and systems relevant to IT and engineering disciplines.
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