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Maksim Li

@maksimli

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QA Engineer focused on automation and API testing, combining 2+ years in IT with strong business instincts.

Latvia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an Agile team where I can own QA automation and API testing, collaborate with developers on root causes, and keep growing—ideally supporting mobile (iOS) product quality too.

I’m a QA Engineer with 2+ years in IT and a 6+ year business background, bringing a practical, outcome-driven mindset to quality. I’m skilled in Python/Django and test automation, and I focus on building reliable checks that teams can trust.

At Chili Labs SIA, I developed test cases and documentation, executed testing, and reported bugs in Jira. I tested mobile/web apps, analyzed defects and logs to identify root causes, and performed API testing using Postman plus network debugging—while collaborating across cross-functional teams on multiple projects.

Earlier, as a Junior QA Specialist at Atea Global Services SIA, I reviewed requirements, created and executed test cases, and performed functional, regression, UI/UX, and exploratory testing. I worked in Agile with sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, and I verified fixes with retesting across multiple environments.

As an intern Test Automation Engineer/Python Developer at Swisscom DevOps Center Latvia, I enhanced an existing project with Python and Django, built RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework, and designed UI test automation with Cypress and Cucumber to improve QA efficiency. I’m also actively growing in iOS development with Swift and UIKit, reflected in my GitHub iOS projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

QA Engineer

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Chili Labs Sia

Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)

Developed and executed test cases and documentation in Confluence, reported bugs in Jira, and tested mobile/web applications to identify root causes. Performed API testing with Postman and collaborated cross-functionally across multiple projects.

QA Testing Confluence Jira Postman API Testing Mobile Testing Bug Reporting Root Cause Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration

Junior QA Specialist

Atea Global Services Sia

Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 (10 months)

Reviewed requirements and specs, then created and executed functional, regression, UI/UX, and exploratory test cases for web and mobile apps. Worked in Agile with developers, designers, and product managers and performed retesting after fixes across multiple environments.

Test Case Creation Functional Testing Regression Testing UI Testing Exploratory testing Agile Scrum Retesting Web Testing Mobile Testing

IT Project Manager

Dukascopy Bank Sa

Jun 2024 - Feb 2025 (8 months)

Defined project goals, tracked progress, assembled the team, assigned roles, and identified/mitigated risks to support delivery. Managed stakeholder communication and ensured outcomes met quality standards.

Project Planning Team Management Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Agile Delivery Cross functional Coordination

Test Automation Engineer (Intern)

Swisscom DevOps Center Latvia, Sia

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024 (5 months)

Enhanced an existing backend project using Python and Django, improving functionality and performance. Built and optimized REST APIs with Django REST Framework, implemented UI test automation with Cypress and Cucumber BDD, and tested REST APIs for smooth system integration.

Python Django Django REST Framework REST API Development Cypress UI Test Automation API Testing

Account Manager

Sia Bilderlings Pay

Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Built and maintained long-lasting client relationships and trust with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors. Communicated progress on monthly/quarterly initiatives and supported escalations and challenging client requests.

Account Management Stakeholder Management Client Relationships Escalation Handling Communication Sales Support

Head of Business Development

Doaff Sia

Sep 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year)

Led a team of 5 sales managers and developed strategies to improve IT infrastructure and sales processes. Conducted sales training, assisted client negotiations, collaborated with developers to resolve issues and ensure platform stability, and proposed website/CRM improvements.

Business Development Team Leadership Sales & Management Training & Coaching CRM Process Strategy

Project Manager

Doaff Sia

Feb 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 6 months)

Launched global campaigns by managing agreements and integrations, ensuring smooth data flow, and analyzing performance to recommend optimal pricing. Managed relationships with publishers, resolved issues, recommended campaigns to improve results, and helped attract new partners.

Campaign Management Project Management Integration Performance Analysis