Juris Laivins
@jurislaivins
Experienced QA Engineer with expertise in automation and testing.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated QA Engineer with extensive experience in both manual and automated testing. Over the past several years, I have honed my skills in various programming languages, including Python, Java, and SQL, while working with leading companies such as MyTutor, Cvedia, and Emotech. My role at MyTutor involved implementing test scenarios and extending documentation for B2B systems, where I successfully increased automation test coverage.
Throughout my career, I have been involved in diverse projects, from game engine testing at Webgames to hardware testing for Emotech's Olly robot. My technical expertise extends to CI/CD integration, and I have a proven track record of enhancing testing frameworks and processes. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Manual/Automation Engineer
MyTutor
Aug 2020 - Jul 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Responsible for B2B system QA, documenting flows and writing/executing tests. Developed automation tests in Java/SQL and Python scripts, extending documentation and test coverage for the existing framework.
QA Engineer, Python Developer
Emotech
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year)
Tested codebase and hardware for the Olly robot, involving ML and complex hardware systems. Led hardware testing and test automation in Python, ensuring system functionality. Developed microservices for the device.
QA Engineer, Test Automation
Webgames
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Built a comprehensive QA process for a game engine and five cross-platform projects. This included re-writing manual test cases, automating tests, and creating automated reporting. Led a team of five testers.
Support Engineer/Tester
Sony
Feb 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Worked on the internal WebMaf technology, receiving an award for contributions. Planned and tested functionality for video/audio players and platform integrations (PS3/4/Vita/VR). Managed client bug reports and requests, and attended meetings to discuss technical capabilities.
QA Engineer
Microsoft
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014 (11 months)
Provided support and QA testing for the newly released Windows 8 platform and its SDK. Tested both internal and external Windows mobile applications.
Adwords/Analytics Engineer
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Supported customers using Google Ad and Analytics code on their websites. Set up, tested, and deployed scripts for customer implementations. Created automated web tests.
Support Engineer
Microsoft
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
Provided broad technical support for Microsoft products across multiple markets. Involved localization testing and debugging for Xbox Live, Zune, and Windows Phone updates. Developed an Xbox Dashboard simulator for customer support teams.
Computer Systems Technician
Dell
Feb 2006 - Nov 2007 (1 year 9 months)
Built and troubleshot Desktop and Server computer systems. Created custom setups for corporate clients and generic configurations for various uses.
IT Consultant
Lotus-IMS
Sep 2002 - Jul 2004 (1 year 10 months)
Provided IT consulting and technical support for companies during a university course. Involved supporting computer and network infrastructure, including system and network setup and configuration.
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