Available to hire
I’m Gabriele Budvytė, a Software QA Specialist with over five years of hands-on experience in manual testing for desktop and web applications. I also have experience using Python to implement test automation and maintain robust defect tracking and QA documentation.
I have contributed to government and enterprise projects, collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, and advocated for shift-left practices to improve product quality and team efficiency. I’m ISTQB certified and passionate about delivering reliable software through thoughtful testing, clear communication, and continuous learning.
Language
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Lithuanian
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Engineer (Quality Assurance) at Qualitestgroup Switzerland AG
December 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026Test case creation and maintenance; reviewing bug reports; bug validation and verification; test case execution; software and hardware bug investigation and reporting; test result analysis and clear test reporting; testing software across different devices, environments and operating systems; ensuring software meets quality standards; maintaining QA documentation; improving QA processes; performing functional, exploratory, regression, usability, and smoke testing; coordinating UAT; advocating shift-left practices; served as the sole QA engineering resource for a flagship product; mentoring peers.
Quality Assurance Specialist at Qualitestgroup Switzerland AG
January 1, 2023 - November 30, 2025Provided thorough QA analysis and reporting; contributed to test strategy and planning; implemented comprehensive TestRail coverage; collaborated across cross-functional teams; supported UAT coordination; maintained and improved QA processes and documentation; demonstrated proactive issue discovery and clear communication to drive product quality.
Quality Assurance Specialist at Insoft
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Executed manual testing of desktop and web applications; performed testing for software on VR/embedded environments; managed bug tracking using JIRA; created and maintained test documentation; supported UAT and cross-functional collaboration; contributed to QA processes and knowledge sharing.
Quality Assurance Specialist at Insoft Tools
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Manual testing for desktop and web applications; test case creation and maintenance; defect tracking; test result analysis; contributed to test planning, UAT coordination, and QA process improvements.
Quality Assurance Specialist at PVcase
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Executed manual testing of web and desktop software; covered functional, integration, regression, usability testing; contributed to automation test suite in Python; implemented TestRail test coverage; participated in shift-left initiatives.
Senior Engineer at Qualitestgroup Switzerland AG
December 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026Led QA efforts; conducted bug validation and reporting; guided test plans and documentation; coordinated UAT; mentored junior QA staff; maintained QA processes.
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences at Vilnius University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021ISTQB Foundation Level - Mobile Application Testing (CTFL-MAT) at Brightest GmbH
March 29, 2023 - May 11, 2026ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) at Brightest GmbH
January 30, 2022 - May 11, 2026Bachelor of Social Sciences at Vilnius University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
ISTQB CTFL-MAT
March 29, 2023 - May 11, 2026ISTQB CTFL
January 30, 2022 - May 11, 2026ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Mobile Application Testing (CTFL-MAT)
March 29, 2023 - May 11, 2026ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 30, 2022 - May 11, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Government, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Energy & Utilities, Other