Dima Boiko

About Dima Boiko

Some people find bugs annoying — I find them exciting. There’s something deeply satisfying about identifying a flaw before it causes a ripple effect downstream. I see quality assurance not just as a safety net but as an engine for progress. It\'s where precision meets people — a mix of sharp thinking, deep systems knowledge, and thoughtful teamwork. As a QA engineer, I love digging into the details and building clarity where ambiguity lives. From fast-paced startups to mid-size tech-driven teams, I’ve thrived in the space between dev, product, and end user — always advocating for stronger standards, better documentation, and cleaner releases. Whether designing end-to-end test plans or streamlining bug triage workflows, I take pride in delivering products that work — not just on paper, but in the real world. Some of my accomplishments include: Developing a scalable test plan and regression suite that uncovered critical bugs in early-stage features at RoadRunner Recycling. Accelerating issue resolution by 50% by improving bug tracking systems and introducing structured QA documentation practices. Strengthening backend data accuracy by conducting full-cycle database verification on key platform systems. Standardizing test cases and workflows that improved team communication and reduced manual testing waste. Collaborating with executives at Boulevard to bring QA in-house and introduce Agile practices into daily delivery operations. Enhancing product development through user activity tracking and providing data-backed insights that shaped app content and feature design. I’m ISTQB-certified and have hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Postman, SQL, TestRail, Playwright, and a variety of automation frameworks. I’m also fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian — which helps when you’re working across borders and building trust across time zones. Most importantly, I enjoy being part of teams that value quality, curiosity, and communication. I bring not just technical skill, but also a commitment to progress — always asking how things can be done better, faster, and with more empathy for the people using the product. Let’s connect — whether we’ve worked together before or you just want to talk QA, automation, or tech with someone who genuinely enjoys the craft.

Experience

1. Software Quality Assurance Analyst

   RoadRunner

   Nov 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Stepping into a newly formed QA function, I quickly identified opportunities to implement structure, strategy, and consistency. Testing a brand-new domain, I created regression and end-to-end plans that surfaced critical bugs early in development. I enhanced documentation clarity by writing test cases with well-defined steps and embedded verification logic. To expand test coverage, I developed automated test scripts in JavaScript using Playwright, improving reliability and saving manual effort. I also strengthened backend data quality through thorough database validation, ensuring consistency across IDs, fields, and service mappings. Partnering closely with developers, I contributed to a more agile and responsive defect triage process.DELIVERED RESULTS: Developing regression and end-to-end test plans to identify critical bugs early in development. Implementing detailed testing documentation and standardizing test cases across teams. Creating reusable automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript. Performing comprehensive backend validation through structured database testing. Improving defect triage workflows by centralizing data in JIRA and related QA tools. Enhancing release confidence through tighter QA-dev collaboration and real-time feedback cycles.TECHNOLOGIES USED:Proprietary Atlassian-integrated tool (AIO), JIRA, JavaScript, Playwright, SQL

Education

• Donetsk National Technical University

  Bachelor of Science - BS