Nazar Kolod

About Nazar Kolod

Currently working as a QA Automation Engineer at Aflac, contributing to the development of robust automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD. Core competencies include API testing with RestAssured and Postman, as well as integration of test automation within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker. At Aflac, collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance test coverage and ensure seamless delivery of insurance applications. Leveraging problem-solving skills and automation expertise, contributed to validating critical workflows like policy applications and claims processing. Passionate about delivering scalable solutions that align with organizational goals while fostering a collaborative and quality-driven environment.

Experience

1. Qa Automation Engineer

   Aflac

   Mar 2022 — Present · Columbus, GA, US

   Responsibilities:Designed and implemented automation test frameworks using Java, Selenium (POM), TestNG/JUnit, and Cucumber BDD to support enterprise-level insurance applications.Developed and maintained end-to-end automated regression suites for critical workflows including policy application, claims processing, and customer self-service portals.Built modular, reusable components to accelerate test development and support continuous delivery pipelines using Maven, Git, Jenkins, and Docker.Automated RESTful API test scenarios using Postman and RestAssured; validated backend logic and data integrity with SQL queries and integrated API automation with CI pipelines.Collaborated closely with project manager, developers, and business analysts in Agile/Scrum teams, participating in daily standups, sprint planning, and defect triage.Practiced manual and exploratory testing for UI and APIs to complement automation coverage and ensure complete validation across web and backend systems.Followed HIPAA and data privacy guidelines while designing secure test cases using synthetic data and ensuring secure logging, access control, and audit trails.Achievements:Detected critical pre-production issues by automating API verification for third-party insurance and claims partners, preventing production outages.Implemented data-driven test architecture that supports dynamic input using Java Collections (List, Set, Map), enhancing flexibility in test scenarios.Led knowledge-sharing sessions and mentored junior QA team members on Java OOP principles, test framework design, and debugging strategies.Tech Stack:Java, JUnit, Maven, Selenium, Cucumber, RestAssured, Postman, Git, Jenkins, Docker, MySQL, Linux, HTML/CSS, Regex, XPath

Education

• Western Ukrainian National University

  Bachelor's degree

  2015 — 2019

• Western Ukrainian National University

  Master's degree

  2019 — 2020