Vlad Kokurin

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ABOUT VLAD KOKURIN

As a QA Engineer, I specialize in delivering high-quality, reliable software through a combination of robust testing strategies, technical expertise, and continuous process improvement. My approach ensures defect-free software by identifying issues early, streamlining workflows, and aligning with modern Agile and DevOps practices.With hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing, I focus on optimizing test coverage, improving product stability, and enhancing user experiences. I thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation drive exceptional results.AREAS OF EXPERTISE1⃣Test Automation: Skilled in tools like Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cypress and frameworks such as TestNG and Pytest.2⃣API Testing: Proficient in using Postman, RestAssured, and SoapUI for backend validation.3⃣Performance Testing: Experienced in JMeter and Locust to ensure scalability and reliability.4⃣CI/CD Integration: Adept at integrating test automation pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Docker.5⃣Cloud-Based Testing: Hands-on experience with platforms like BrowserStack and Sauce Labs for cross-browser and mobile testing.6⃣Mobile Testing: Expertise in testing iOS and Android applications developed with Swift, Kotlin, and React Native.7⃣Defect Management: Skilled in tools like JIRA, TestRail, and Zephyr to manage and resolve issues efficiently.TOP ACHIEVEMENTSBoosted automated test coverage from 40% to 85%, reducing manual testing efforts and improving product quality.Reduced defect detection time by 40% through successful integration of test automation into CI/CD pipelines.Developed API testing suites with 90% coverage for critical services, minimizing production incidents.Reduced regression testing time by 70% by implementing efficient test prioritization and automation techniques.Enhanced cross-browser and mobile testing, improving compatibility across devices and platforms.CORE SKILLS• Test Automation (Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cypress)• API Testing (Postman, RestAssured, JMeter)• CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab, Docker)• Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)• Mobile Testing (iOS, Android)• Cloud-Based Testing (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs)• Defect Management (JIRA, TestRail)