Vadzim Zhyhalka
Software Testing Engineer
- Role
- Software Test Engineer at Microsoft
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vadzim Zhyhalka
Software Test Engineer with 4+ years of enterprise QA experience across Microsoft, Amazon, and EPAM Systems, specializing in manual functional testing, hardware validation, AR/VR platforms, and Windows environments.I have hands‑on experience testing Windows 10/11, Microsoft HoloLens 2, and Mixed Reality systems, with a strong focus on system stability, usability, compatibility, and performance. My work includes test design, defect management, regression testing, and hardware configuration validation, ensuring high‑quality user experiences across complex software and hardware ecosystems.At Microsoft, I support testing for AR/VR and Windows‑based solutions, validating Bluetooth connectivity, hardware configurations, and voice technologies such as Cortana, while collaborating closely with developers and product teams using Azure DevOps. I also contribute to test documentation, reporting, and product demos by configuring reliable hardware test environments.Previously at EPAM Systems, I worked with Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) on enterprise workforce management software, performing UI, API, exploratory, accessibility, localization, and regression testing in Agile Scrum teams. In addition to hands‑on testing, I supported onboarding and knowledge transfer and mentored junior QA engineers.I also bring supporting experience from Amazon, where I worked on audio‑visual and video conferencing systems for hybrid enterprise environments, strengthening my troubleshooting and systems reliability skill set. Core strengths:Manual functional & regression testingAR/VR & hardware device validationWindows platforms & HoloLens testingAgile QA processes & cross‑team collaborationDefect tracking & quality reporting Currently growing:Python‑based test automationAPI test automation fundamentalsCI/CD concepts and test result analysisI’m interested in Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer roles with a focus on Windows platforms, AR/VR, hardware testing, or hybrid QA in enterprise or product‑driven teams.
Experience
Software Test Engineer
Feb 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US
Contracting agency: Sogeti
Education
Highline College
Second Language Learning
EPAM UpSkill
Software Testing Engineer, Software Testing
Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
Lawyer
2010 — 2015
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