Aleksandra Markova

Qa Lead Qa Manager @Arcadis

Toronto, ON, CA

Built and led a high-performing QA team, choosing resources based on project requirements and skill sets, ensuring the right balance between manual and automated testing- Led end-to-end product testing activities throughout production cycles, including functional, regression, usability, and accessibility testing, to ensure high-quality product releases- Developed and executed comprehensive test strategies and plans, aligning testing efforts with business and project goals- Fostered collaboration between QA, development, and product management teams to streamline testing efforts and improve issue resolution speed- Communicated critical quality control and testing updates to relevant departments, ensuring transparency across internal teams and external partners- Defined and assessed project risks, and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery- Led the adoption of test automation frameworks, significantly improving test coverage and reducing manual testing efforts- Created and maintained detailed reports regarding product quality, defect tracking, and daily qa progress providing actionable insights for continuous improvement- Planned and scheduled project milestones, aligning QA activities with development sprints and overall project deliverables- Tracked and reported on team performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and meeting product goals within tight deadlines- Conducted training and mentorship programs to upskill team members and ensure consistent testing standards across the team- Facilitated UAT (User Acceptance Testing) sessions with stakeholders to ensure the final product met business requirements- Established and documented processes that aligned with industry best practices, ensuring the team delivered high-quality results efficiently and effectively.

Belarusian State University

Master's degree, Law