Automation Tester & Manual Tester

A seasoned Senior Software Quality Engineer with extensive expertise in test automation, QA management, and process optimization. Demonstrates a strong ability to apply diverse experiences to solve complex problems innovatively. Proven track record in roles at reputable organizations such as Barclays and Monster Technologies. Proficient in a wide range of technologies, methodologies, and languages, with a comprehensive skill set encompassing API automation, UI testing, and manual testing.

06.2018 - present: Freelance - Provided training, knowledge sharing, and guidance to companies, suggested process improvements and resource savings, optimized development processes and integrated quality assurance. Conducted QA evaluations and reports. Automated API and UI testing using C# and various frameworks. Also performed manual testing. (Removed company name)

11.2016 - 06.2018: Personal Leave for Health Reasons

06.2015 - 10.2016: Test Framework Automation Engineer and Analyst - Developed a custom testing framework in C# for performance validations. Automated parts of the solution using SpecFlow in C#. Conducted manual testing for internal site launches. Managed test environments and virtual machines (VMs) in Azure cloud. (Removed company name)

02.2013 - 03.2015: Senior QA Automation Engineer - Analyzed cross-browser testing options and compared UI test automation tools and frameworks. Conducted test planning, management, and design. Wrote WPF automation using Test Complete and cross-browser automation using Selenium. Reduced test cases using pairwise independent combinatorial testing tool. Documented, troubleshot, and isolated issues. Performed automated checks using Team City CI. Mentored QA colleagues. (Removed company name)

01.2008 - 12.2012: Senior Software Quality Engineer - Developed and improved QA standards and procedures. Prepared and executed automation. Designed test cases and reviewed technical documentation. Conducted verification, including functional, structural, regression, load, and system testing. Documented, troubleshot, and isolated issues. Mentored and trained QA colleagues. (Removed company name)

04.2007 - 12.2007: QA Environments Manager - Built, configured, and maintained production-like QA environments. Managed delivery of multiple environments for parallel projects. Implemented environment quality metrics and goals. Enforced quality assurance policies and procedures. Set up process for environment cleanup. Monitored critical services. Automated deployment and administration tasks. (Removed company name)

08.2004 - 03.2007: Software Quality Engineer - Wrote test plans, test cases, and automated test cases. Ran tests against web applications. Provided training to team members. Tested credit card payments. Revised documentation. (Removed company name)

01.2004 - 04.2004: Billing Systems Administrator at Option One a.s. Prague - Administered Sybase SQL databases. Implemented billing and CRM system. Administered servers. Updated billing systems. Provided user training and assistance. Resolved security issues. Communicated with external partners.

09.2003 - 12.2003: Customer Service Professional at Option One a.s. Prague - Maintained CPS ordering system. Provided online support for customers. Handled customer care and software testing.

02.2002 - 04.2003: Customer Care and SW Tester at Lerach s.r.o. Prague - Implemented, supported, and developed programs. Processed and analyzed data. Provided expert consultations. Participated in a manual project.

01.2001 - 09.2003: LAN Segment Administrator at Student's Union CTU Prague - Silicon Hill Club - Connected user networks. Set up TCP/IP. Maintained hardware and software. Administered MS Windows. Checked and maintained network components. Provided user assistance and guidance.

Education: 2000 - 2002: Software Engineering in Economics at CTU Prague - Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering.