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Hi, I'm Kate Ryan Horshchar, a Software QA Engineer with 5 years of experience in manual and automated QA for web and mobile apps. I specialize in building robust test frameworks, SDLC processes, and AI-assisted testing strategies to improve product quality from the early stages of development. I enjoy exploring new tools and techniques to optimize test coverage and increase overall efficiency. I pride myself on proactive collaboration with engineering, design, and product teams, mentoring new customers to onboard smoothly, and running knowledge-transfer sessions. I document detailed test plans, strategies, and cases, and I communicate clearly to ensure quality and successful releases.…Hi, I'm Kate Ryan Horshchar, a Software QA Engineer with 5 years of experience in manual and automated QA for web and mobile apps. I specialize in building robust test frameworks, SDLC processes, and AI-assisted testing strategies to improve product quality from the early stages of development. I enjoy exploring new tools and techniques to optimize test coverage and increase overall efficiency. I pride myself on proactive collaboration with engineering, design, and product teams, mentoring new customers to onboard smoothly, and running knowledge-transfer sessions. I document detailed test plans, strategies, and cases, and I communicate clearly to ensure quality and successful releases.

Kate Ryan Horshchar

QA Engineer, Web Developer, Programmer, +2

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Hi, I'm Kate Ryan Horshchar, a Software QA Engineer with 5 years of experience in manual and automated QA for web and mobile apps. I specialize in building robust test frameworks, SDLC processes, and AI-assisted testing strategies to improve product quality from the early stages of development. I enjoy exploring new tools and techniques to optimize test coverage and increase overall efficiency. I pride myself on proactive collaboration with engineering, design, and product teams, mentoring new customers to onboard smoothly, and running knowledge-transfer sessions. I document detailed test plans, strategies, and cases, and I communicate clearly to ensure quality and successful releases.…Hi, I'm Kate Ryan Horshchar, a Software QA Engineer with 5 years of experience in manual and automated QA for web and mobile apps. I specialize in building robust test frameworks, SDLC processes, and AI-assisted testing strategies to improve product quality from the early stages of development. I enjoy exploring new tools and techniques to optimize test coverage and increase overall efficiency. I pride myself on proactive collaboration with engineering, design, and product teams, mentoring new customers to onboard smoothly, and running knowledge-transfer sessions. I document detailed test plans, strategies, and cases, and I communicate clearly to ensure quality and successful releases.

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Hi, I’m Kate Ryan Horshchar, a Software QA Engineer with 5 years of experience in manual and automated QA for web and mobile apps. I specialize in building robust test frameworks, SDLC processes, and AI-assisted testing strategies to improve product quality from the early stages of development. I enjoy exploring new tools and techniques to optimize test coverage and increase overall efficiency.

I pride myself on proactive collaboration with engineering, design, and product teams, mentoring new customers to onboard smoothly, and running knowledge-transfer sessions. I document detailed test plans, strategies, and cases, and I communicate clearly to ensure quality and successful releases.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Software QA Engineer at Remote SchoolDay, Inc.

December 1, 2020 - Present

Project: An integration platform enabling seamless data exchange between K–12 school systems and third-party EdTech applications via secure APIs. Took ownership of automation strategy, refactored architecture, and delivered 400+ end-to-end tests (Java, Rest Assured, JUnit, Gradle). Researched and utilized AI tools (GitHub Copilot, TestSigma) to optimize code quality and explore new testing approaches. Implemented shift-left testing, cutting regression time by ~40% and reducing post-release bugs by ~50%. Validated 400+ API endpoints and supported data synchronization into OneRoster format across SIS/LMS integrations. Collaborated with engineering, design, and product teams to close gaps between requirements and specifications. Mentored new customers during onboarding and led KT sessions. Developed detailed Test Plans, Strategies, Cases, and Scenarios using TestRail and Confluence.