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Natallia Nikaniuk

@natallianikaniuk

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Manual QA Analyst with expertise in video streaming quality assurance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment where I can contribute to innovative projects and grow my QA expertise.

I am a dedicated Manual Functional QA Analyst with extensive experience in video streaming quality assurance. My journey began with a strong foundation in Fine Arts and Mathematics, which has equipped me with a unique perspective on problem-solving and analytical thinking. At Paramount+, I focused on manual functional video stream and ads testing, ensuring the highest quality across various devices and platforms.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with both domestic and international teams, testing playback for a vast number of daily VOD assets. My role involved writing and executing test cases, identifying bugs, and effectively communicating with developers and project managers. I take pride in my contributions to significant projects, including the migration of Showtime to Paramount+, where I played a key role in integrating features and functionality seamlessly.

In addition to my technical skills, I have led testing teams and provided ongoing support to ensure quality and efficiency across projects. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my high activity rating on uTest, where I have executed over 1000 functional test cases for numerous clients. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to innovative projects in the tech industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manual QA tester

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uTest

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Executed over 1000 functional test cases on iOS/Android and Windows for more than 60 clients. Performed functional, usability, localization, accessibility, and hardware testing, along with AI training, AI labeling, ground truth research, and benchmarking. Maintained high quality and activity ratings on the uTest platform.

Functional Testing Usability Testing Localization Accessibility Testing iOS Android Windows AI Training Ground Truth

Video QA Analyst - Asset QA team

Paramount+

Jul 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Focused on manual functional video stream and ads testing on Paramount+, ensuring best quality across different devices. Worked in both Domestic and International teams, testing playback for a large amount of daily VOD assets in debug and production environments on tvOS and web. Supported live events, such as Super Bowl XLVIII, ensuring reliable streaming experiences.

Jira Airtable Salesforce Conviva Web VOD Assets TestRail

Test Team Lead | iOS/Android BestBuy app

Applause

Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 (6 months)

Performed weekly functional regression and exploratory testing in TestRail for iOS/Android on iPhone, iPad, mobile, and tablet. Used Charles proxy for analytics verification and creating rewrite rules. Wrote and triaged bug reports, identified critical issues, and reported them to the Test Engineer.

TestRail iOS Android Functional Testing Regression Testing Exploratory testing Bug Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Brooklyn College

Bachelor’s degree, Fine/Studio Arts

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Fine/Studio Arts, focusing on artistic principles and creative expression. Developed skills in various art forms and critical analysis.

Brest State A.S. Pushkin University

Bachelor degree, Mathematics - Economic Cybernetics

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics - Economic Cybernetics. Gained foundational knowledge in mathematical theories and their application to economic systems.