Michael Zykov

Design, build, and evolve robust automation frameworks to validate complex end-to-end workflows and mission-critical system behavior. Develop and execute test strategies aligned with quality objectives, ensure high coverage of vital business rules, and monitor release reliability and performance. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for frequent deployments and collaborate with product, development and DevOps teams to drive quality improvements.

Built and scaled QA functions, hiring and training new team members while fostering a high-performance testing culture. Developed and executed comprehensive test strategies and plans to ensure software quality, coordinated test activities and maintained test data and scripts. Implemented automated testing frameworks and tools to improve coverage and reliability.

Lead automation initiatives for blockchain applications, designing robust test frameworks to improve reliability, catch issues early, and accelerate development cycles. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, set up metrics to drive continuous quality improvement, and mentor QA engineers while collaborating with development and DevOps teams.