Natalia Lukinykh
@natalialukinykh
Experienced QA engineer specializing in automation and mentoring.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
With over 8 years of experience as a QA engineer, I have honed my skills in both manual and automation testing for web and mobile applications. My expertise includes working with technologies such as Java, JUnit, and Selenium, as well as managing server-side testing with MS SQL and various testing tools. I am passionate about the importance of documentation in the development lifecycle and have created several instructional materials to enhance processes.
Currently, I serve as a mentor for aspiring QA professionals and curate conferences like SQA Days, where I share insights and guidance on testing methodologies. My diverse experience spans from team dynamics to product stages, and I thrive on new challenges that allow me to grow and contribute meaningfully to my team and projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Mentor for QA
Self Employed
Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Mentored QA professionals and conducted mock interviews. Curated QA conferences, providing guidance on presentations and technical questions. Engaged in mentorship programs for aspiring QA engineers.
QA Engineer
ACI Worldwide
Jan 2014 - Apr 2022 (8 years 3 months)
Worked as a QA Engineer on a customized banking web and mobile application. Responsibilities included writing and supporting UI auto-tests, conducting regression and functionality tests, and maintaining test documentation. Collaborated with development teams and managed test environments effectively.
Junior Test Engineer
TeamForce
May 2013 - Jan 2014 (8 months)
Performed manual testing for web and mobile applications, logging defects and working with test documentation. Contributed to product releases by ensuring quality standards were met.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SPEAK
Language Course, Language Learning
2024 -
Currently enrolled in Portuguese language courses to enhance language skills.
Natalia Petrovskaya
Specialist Course, Quality Assurance
2024 - 2024
Completed the Audit of Testing Processes course, focusing on evaluating and improving testing processes.
Daria Suprunova
Specialist Course, Quality Assurance
2024 - 2024
Completed the Test Analysis 3.0 course, enhancing skills in test analysis and quality assurance methodologies.
Stratoplan Management School
Management Course, Management
2024 - 2024
Participated in the Open Stratoplan University of Conflict Management course, focusing on conflict resolution and management strategies.
COCoursera
Online Course, Education
2023 - 2023
Completed the course 'Learning How to Learn', enhancing skills in effective learning techniques and strategies.
LearnQA
Specialist Courses, Quality Assurance
2022 - 2023
Completed specialist courses focusing on Security Testing, REST API Automation in Java, and Testing Toolbox including GIT, DevTools, and Docker.
Volga State University of Technology
Engineer Degree, Computer Science
2009 - 2014
Completed an Engineer Degree in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in software development and engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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