Irena Markov
@irenamarkov
Quality Assurance Engineer focused on manual and functional testing to ensure reliable, user-focused products.
What I'm looking for
I am a Quality Assurance Engineer with broad hands-on experience in manual, functional, regression and performance testing across international teams and clients.
My background includes building and leading teams, developing comprehensive test plans and cases, and establishing quality-control standards while running my own business and managing operations.
I have worked with global clients (UK and USA) and contributed QA expertise from early development through client delivery, producing detailed defect reports and supporting test data generation.
I prioritize attention to detail, continuous improvement of QA practices, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing automation where it strengthens reliability and CI workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer (Manual)
Braintoss (client)
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Performed manual QA for a Flutter-based mobile app, executing test cases, reporting defects, and collaborating with an international team to ensure timely client deliveries. Focused on usability and functional verification prior to release.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Intensify Solutions
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Conducted first-line manual testing of cinema software within an international team, generated test data and test cases aligned with product needs, and promoted QA best practices to improve discipline and production processes. Implemented high-quality test automation solutions for functional, regression, and performance testing.
Owner/General Manager
1001Night
Jan 2010 - Dec 2019 (9 years 11 months)
Managed company finances, operations, sales, marketing, logistics and customer service while building and leading a team and developing partnerships to grow the business. Implemented process improvements and maintained strong customer relationships to ensure quality delivery of products and services.
Quality Assurance Engineer
VegaIT
Jan 2010 - Dec 2019 (9 years 11 months)
Developed comprehensive test plans and executed functional, regression, performance, and usability testing to identify defects and verify product functionality for multiple enterprise clients. Documented and reported issues, mentored junior QA engineers, and established quality control standards to improve release reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Professional Certificate, Quality Assurance / Testing
2019 - 2019
Completed online courses on QA, manual testing, and copywriting to develop practical skills for quality assurance roles.
Faculty of Sciences
Master of Biology, Biology and Ecology
2002 - 2012
Completed studies in biology and ecology, including coursework and practical laboratory instruction.
Isidora Gymnasium / Petefi Sandor
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Secondary education at Isidora Gymnasium and Petefi Sandor, providing general academic foundation prior to university.
QA Manueltester Online
Certificate, Manual Testing
2019 - 2019
Undertook an online manual testing training program to gain hands-on QA testing experience.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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