Max V.

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ABOUT MAX V.

Lead Software QA Engineer with 15+ years of experience helping engineering teams release faster by embedding quality into every stage of the development process. I focus on building test automation-first strategies, coaching engineering teams, and optimising test architecture to speed up delivery while maintaining high product standards.I specialise in Test Automation Leadership, Shift-Left QA, and building a quality-first engineering culture, working closely with QA and development teams to embed testing into delivery workflows, scale test infrastructure and spread quality-first thinking across organisations.Throughout my career, I’ve delivered impact across a range of challenges- Led and mentored QA teams (up to 15 engineers), redesigned automation frameworks, and introduced optimisations that significantly reduced release cycles while keeping product quality high- Coached developers, implemented pair testing, and reviewed architecture to help the entire engineering team deliver faster- Drove quality improvements across cross-functional squads by embedding scalable testing strategies, turning them into high-performing teams aligned around product quality and business goals.Technical Skills:C#, TypeScript, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST API.NET, Node.js, K6, JMeter, Postman, DevOps, TestOps, Docker, Azure, AWS, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Test ArchitectureKey Achievements- Reduced release time by 80% through early QA involvement and automation-first strategies- Cut test suite runtime by 30% with architecture redesign and test pyramid optimisation- Enabled faster, more confident delivery by aligning QA with product and engineering KPIsCurrently exploring Generative AI in QA: LLM integration, prompt engineering, and GPT-based tooling for intelligent testing, documentation, and productivity.