Elena Baykova
@elenabaykova
Multilingual QA tester and educator bridging language, localization, and quality assurance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a multilingual professional with deep experience in education, localization, and software quality assurance, fluent in Russian, English and Japanese.
My background includes coordinating international educational programs, interpreting and translating technical and training materials, and facilitating cross-cultural seminars in Japan and Russia.
In the US I transitioned to QA and content review roles, testing mobile and web applications, writing and executing test cases, reporting defects in JIRA/Confluence, and performing localization and internationalization testing.
I combine pedagogical training (Bachelor in Pedagogic, Japanese language certification, and PhD-level study in sociology) with practical QA skills and a strong commitment to clear communication and reliable delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior QA Tester
Fujisoft America
Aug 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 10 months)
Led mobile application QA for iOS and Android, defining and executing test cases, reporting defects, and improving release quality during remote engagements. Reduced escape defects through rigorous testing and clear Jira/Confluence workflows.
QA / Data Technician
Chrims Inc.
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019 (8 months)
Performed daily data processing, troubleshooting, reconciliations and testing of a new software application to ensure data accuracy and customer satisfaction. Produced timely customer reports and supported settlements and departmental needs.
GVContent Review Analyst
Google (via Vaco)
Feb 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 5 months)
Reviewed and QA'd Google Play app content in Japanese and English to ensure policy compliance, contributed to cross-departmental process improvements, and provided developer communications. Helped reduce policy abuse through refined review processes.
QA Tester
InfoStretch Corporation
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 (1 month)
Executed test cases and tracked defects for hotel-industry web and mobile applications across iOS, Android and feature phones, ensuring functional quality and timely defect remediation.
Localization Manager
Eurex Communications
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)
Managed localization workflows and coordinated multilingual content for Japan-focused operations, improving translation quality and delivery timelines for marketing and product materials.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Yamaha Motor CIS
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008 (3 years 11 months)
Managed corporate training programs and executive meetings, coordinated employee learning initiatives, and translated technical and training materials among Japanese, Russian and English to support corporate communication.
Business Coordinator
Japan Center
Apr 2003 - Apr 2004 (1 year)
Organized business seminars and training programs for Japanese and Russian professionals, provided real-time interpretation and translation, and enhanced cross-cultural business skills of participants.
Project Coordinator
Friends of the Earth Japan
Jan 2001 - Mar 2002 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated and translated environmental seminars and research projects, provided interpretation for international conferences, and supported cross-cultural communication between researchers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Khabarovsk State Pedagogical University
Bachelor of Pedagogics, Japanese Language / Pedagogics
Bachelor of Pedagogics with a major in Japanese Language and teaching certification in Japanese and English.
Niigata College of Business and Tourism
Japanese Language Specialist Certification, Japanese Language
Completed a Japanese Language Specialist certification through a program at Niigata College of Business and Tourism sponsored by the Rotary Club.
RARussian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
PhD in Sociology, Sociology
Completed doctoral-level studies in Sociology (PhD in Sociology).
Availability
Location
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