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Hi, I’m Vitaly Sikhvart, a results-driven QA Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and building robust testing pipelines. I thrive in collaborative Agile environments and enjoy turning unclear requirements into solid, testable plans. I love optimizing test coverage, identifying root causes quickly, and partnering with developers to ship reliable software. In my spare time, I keep learning new tools like Playwright and REST API testing to stay ahead of evolving tech.…Hi, I’m Vitaly Sikhvart, a results-driven QA Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and building robust testing pipelines. I thrive in collaborative Agile environments and enjoy turning unclear requirements into solid, testable plans. I love optimizing test coverage, identifying root causes quickly, and partnering with developers to ship reliable software. In my spare time, I keep learning new tools like Playwright and REST API testing to stay ahead of evolving tech.

Vitaly Sikhvart

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Hi, I’m Vitaly Sikhvart, a results-driven QA Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and building robust testing pipelines. I thrive in collaborative Agile environments and enjoy turning unclear requirements into solid, testable plans. I love optimizing test coverage, identifying root causes quickly, and partnering with developers to ship reliable software. In my spare time, I keep learning new tools like Playwright and REST API testing to stay ahead of evolving tech.…Hi, I’m Vitaly Sikhvart, a results-driven QA Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and building robust testing pipelines. I thrive in collaborative Agile environments and enjoy turning unclear requirements into solid, testable plans. I love optimizing test coverage, identifying root causes quickly, and partnering with developers to ship reliable software. In my spare time, I keep learning new tools like Playwright and REST API testing to stay ahead of evolving tech.

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Hi, I’m Vitaly Sikhvart, a results-driven QA Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, API validation, and building robust testing pipelines. I thrive in collaborative Agile environments and enjoy turning unclear requirements into solid, testable plans.

I love optimizing test coverage, identifying root causes quickly, and partnering with developers to ship reliable software. In my spare time, I keep learning new tools like Playwright and REST API testing to stay ahead of evolving tech.

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Work Experience

Senior QA Engineer at SIA INZPIRE.ME

August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025

Performed manual testing (functional, GUI, integration, regression, ad hoc, and data validation) and API testing for payments; logged clear, reproducible bugs and usability issues; collaborated with development to implement fixes and improve UX; participated in Agile ceremonies; performed root-cause analysis of production issues and supported fast resolutions; used Jira, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tooling; performed data validation with MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft 365 services.

Senior Quality Assurance at SIA ChessX

August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021

Automation Framework maintenance and development of automation tests using Playwright; tested payment system integrations in sandbox including 3D-Secure; created test plans, executed functional/integration/regression tests; ensured high test coverage against tight schedules; performed stress testing with k6; monitored defects and coordinated with development for resolutions.

Quality Assurance Lead at Neotech Development

November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020

Manual test case execution; participated in payment aggregator integration; test documentation; functional and regression testing; built/maintained automated tests using Java, WebDriver, RestAssured, Selenium, Selenide, TestNG, and Maven; explored Playwright; worked with API and backend/frontend to ensure quality; participated in architectural discussions and mobile device testing; supported CI pipelines.

Senior QA Test Engineer at SIA Intechsystems

September 1, 2013 - November 1, 2016

Review software requirements; prepare and execute test cases; report defects; develop automated testing scripts (Selenium, Cypress); maintain test environments; collaborate with R&D to fix defects; conducted mobile testing on iOS/Android; created test reports and documentation.

Quality Assurance Lead at Nervogrid

November 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013

Functional testing of BSS and SDP; bug reporting; automation and load testing; collaborating with development teams; mobile device testing; developing automation scripts; participating in CI-related deployments; documented testing results.

QA Tester at INBOKSS

November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011

QA Tester: tested web projects; created test reports and tickets; verified bug fixes; developed test automation scripts; maintained test environments; worked with testing and development teams to investigate and correct defects in automation scripts.

Computer Support Engineer at INTECHSYSTEMS

January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009

IT support for clients; monitoring and testing processes; deployment support; maintained test environments and scripts.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at SIA INZPIRE.ME

August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025

Performed manual testing: functional, GUI, integration, regression, ad hoc, and data validation; payments testing in sandbox; tested back-end APIs and front-end UIs; logged clear bugs and usability issues; collaborated with dev teams to improve UX; participated in Agile rituals; analyzed production issues and supported fast fixes; aligned QA with SDLC/STLC, release cycles, and CI/CD workflows; data validation using MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.

Application and Desktop Deployment Expert / QA Specialist at ATEA Services

November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011

Deployment and QA specialist; test scenario development; test data preparation; execution and documentation of results; working with development teams to investigate and correct defects.

Computer Support Specialist at SIA INTECHSYSTEMS

January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009

IT support for clients, monitoring and testing processes; assisting with deployments and general IT tasks.