I’m Denys, a seasoned software quality assurance professional with over 15 years of experience in software QA, test automation, and agile Scrum methodology. I’ve contributed across manual and automated testing of web and mobile apps, performance testing, and test documentation, always aiming to boost accuracy and efficiency. I excel at building scalable testing frameworks, guiding teams, and mentoring colleagues, with a track record of delivering high-quality software and helping organizations streamline processes from development to release.

Denys Odintsov

I’m Denys, a seasoned software quality assurance professional with over 15 years of experience in software QA, test automation, and agile Scrum methodology. I’ve contributed across manual and automated testing of web and mobile apps, performance testing, and test documentation, always aiming to boost accuracy and efficiency. I excel at building scalable testing frameworks, guiding teams, and mentoring colleagues, with a track record of delivering high-quality software and helping organizations streamline processes from development to release.

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I’m Denys, a seasoned software quality assurance professional with over 15 years of experience in software QA, test automation, and agile Scrum methodology. I’ve contributed across manual and automated testing of web and mobile apps, performance testing, and test documentation, always aiming to boost accuracy and efficiency.

I excel at building scalable testing frameworks, guiding teams, and mentoring colleagues, with a track record of delivering high-quality software and helping organizations streamline processes from development to release.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Test Analyst at EBRD (Investment Bank)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Implemented and launched test processes to streamline testing procedures and enhance efficiency. Backend(API) testing using Postman; Performance testing using JMeter and NeoLoad; Automation Web testing using Cypress and Playwright; Automation data validations using Python, Node.js, and PowerShell scripts.
QA Engineer at ShipperHQ (SaaS, e-commerce)
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Implemented and launched test processes to streamline testing procedures and enhance efficiency. Initiated and led development of front-end automation, improving testing accuracy and reducing manual effort.
Lead Software Testing Engineer at EPAM Systems (UK Logistics Company)
July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managed teams, guided motivation, and controlled recruitment. Proficient in backend API testing using Postman (SAP Hana, Oracle, AWS S3), ETL testing (Talend), PowerShell, Docker. Performed performance testing using JMeter, BlazeMeter. Automated Web testing using Cypress.
QA Team Lead at DIIA Company
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Started testing procedures from scratch and built a strong team; managed government mobile app used by more than 20 million users; designed user-centric mobile app with security considerations and ongoing enhancements.
QA Team Lead at InfoPulse (Deloitte)
November 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020
Led diverse teams, resolved crises, built motivation, and expanded the testing capabilities; implemented project-wide automation using Tosca Tricentis; led automation for front-end and mobile apps.
Quality Control Engineer at InfoPulse (Deloitte)
March 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Document testing processes; Prepare test cases, test data; Execute test cases; Register defects; Collaborate with engineering and management teams on-site and off-site.
Head of Middle Corporate Client Department at FUIB Bank
November 1, 2011 - March 31, 2017
Gath­ering and analyzing requirements for new programs; Communications with the development team; Presentations and documentation; Automated credit processes as Business Owner; Project management; Staff training; Recruiting.
QA Engineer at ShipperHQ (SaaS / E-commerce)
February 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Implemented and launched test processes to streamline testing procedures and enhance efficiency. Initiated and led frontend automation development, improving testing accuracy and reducing manual effort. Backend/API testing using Postman; Unit tests with Jest, rspec, JUnit, Maven; Performance testing with JMeter and BlazeMeter; Automated web testing with Cypress and Playwright; Automation of data validations with Python, Node.js, PowerShell.
QA Team Lead at DIIP Company (UK Government/UK Gov. Portal)
February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Started testing procedures from scratch and built a strong team; Led development of a government mobile app used by more than 20 million users. Mobile testing (React, iOS, Android native); Backend (Node.js) testing with Postman, MongoDB, PostgreSQL. Performance testing with JMeter; Automation with Cypress and Playwright.
QA Team Lead at Info puls e (Deloitte)
December 1, 2018 - February 29, 2020
Led diverse teams, resolved crises, and improved motivation; implemented project-wide automation using Tosca Tricentis; mobile, React, .NET, SAP HANA, SAP FIORI; API testing with Postman; performance testing with JMeter; backend testing; automation with Cypress and Playwright.
Lead Software Testing Engineer at EPA M Systems (UK Logistics Company)
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Expertly managed teams, guided motivation, and controlled recruitment. Prioritized and estimated tasks; proficiently managed resources and spearheaded Scrum Master duties. Backend/API testing using Postman (SAP Hana, Oracle, AWS S3), ETL processes testing (Talend), PowerShell, Docker. Performance testing with JMeter, BlazeMeter. Automation Web testing with Cypress.
QA Team Lead at DIIA Company (https://dia.gov.ua/)
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Started testing procedures from scratch and built a strong team that's still going strong. Expertly managed teams, guided motivation, and controlled recruitment. Crafted the most exceptional government mobile app (used by more than 20 million users) with user-centric design, robust security, and ongoing enhancements for unparalleled user experience and efficiency. Mobile (React, iOS and Android native mobile apps), Backend (Node.js) testing using Postman, MongoDB, PostgreSQL. Performance testing with JMeter. Automation Testing using Postman, TestProject, Jenkins.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
MBA - Information Security Manager at HUSPOL Akademie, Ukraine
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
MBA (Information Security Management) at HUSPOL Academy, Ukraine
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
MBA at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems at Sumy State University, Ukraine
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
August 1, 2022 - December 18, 2025
Professional Scrum Master
November 1, 2017 - December 18, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
November 1, 2017 - December 18, 2025
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
April 1, 2023 - December 18, 2025
Project Management
May 1, 2018 - December 18, 2025
Professional Scrum Master
November 1, 2017 - December 18, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity
April 1, 2023 - April 29, 2026
Resource Manager School - EPAM
August 1, 2022 - April 29, 2026
Professional Scrum Master
May 1, 2018 - April 29, 2026
Project Management (Internal Training)
November 1, 2017 - April 29, 2026
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
September 1, 2017 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education