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Izabel Nikolaeva

Atlanta

Summary

Dynamic QA Test Lead Engineer at Inforce Technology with a proven track record in implementing automation tools and standardizing bug reporting, enhancing testing accuracy and operational efficiency. Skilled in Agile methodologies and stakeholder collaboration, I championed quality initiatives that significantly reduced defect leakage and improved product delivery timelines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Test Lead Engineer

Inforce Technology
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated effective communication between QA team members, developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and milestones.
  • Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.
  • Championed the adoption of best practices in QA methodologies throughout the organization.
  • Implemented automation tools, increasing testing accuracy and reducing manual effort.
  • Reduced defect leakage by effectively conducting regression testing after each release cycle.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

Product Business Manager

Inforce Technology
01.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable gains in operational efficiency and product quality.
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Contributed to the establishment of a culture of quality within the organization through active participation in process improvement initiatives related to SDLC methodologies like Agile or Scrum.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.

Education

MBA - IoT Networking And Cybersecurity

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
05-2024

BBA - Computer And Information Systems

Shorter University
Rome, GA
05-2022

Skills

  • Manual and Automation Testing (Selenium)
  • Test Case Design and Execution
  • Bug Reporting and Tracking (Jira, Bugzilla)
  • Regression and Exploratory Testing (TestRail, Zephyr)
  • Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing (BrowserStack)
  • API Testing (Postman, Swagger)
  • Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • SQL for Data Validation
  • Product Roadmapping and Strategy (Productboard)
  • Backlog and Agile Workflow Management (Jira)
  • Stakeholder Collaboration and Feedback (Confluence, Miro)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Full Professional
Croatian
Full Professional

Timeline

QA Test Lead Engineer

Inforce Technology
01.2022 - Current

Product Business Manager

Inforce Technology
01.2022 - Current

MBA - IoT Networking And Cybersecurity

University of West Georgia

BBA - Computer And Information Systems

Shorter University
Izabel Nikolaeva