I'm a dedicated QA engineer with hands-on experience in software QA within the IT sector, focusing on quality assurance, test planning, defect management, and building robust testing processes across web and mobile applications. Outside work, I’m interested in crypto, music production, DJing and technology. I enjoy sports, travel, nature and animals, and I value politeness, motivation, open-mindedness, and constructive self-critique.

Peter Krasimirov Nikolov

I'm a dedicated QA engineer with hands-on experience in software QA within the IT sector, focusing on quality assurance, test planning, defect management, and building robust testing processes across web and mobile applications. Outside work, I’m interested in crypto, music production, DJing and technology. I enjoy sports, travel, nature and animals, and I value politeness, motivation, open-mindedness, and constructive self-critique.

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I’m a dedicated QA engineer with hands-on experience in software QA within the IT sector, focusing on quality assurance, test planning, defect management, and building robust testing processes across web and mobile applications.

Outside work, I’m interested in crypto, music production, DJing and technology. I enjoy sports, travel, nature and animals, and I value politeness, motivation, open-mindedness, and constructive self-critique.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior QC Engineer at SoftServe
June 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for implementing QA methodologies and quality assurance processes to guarantee the quality of software products. Led testing activities, established Agile-aligned QA practices, performed test planning, design, estimation, and execution, and coordinated with interns and junior QA engineers to identify and resolve defects. Contributed to requirements analysis, client demos, and ongoing QA improvements across the SDLC.
Intermediate QC Engineer at SoftServe
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Worked on information technologies projects, performing test planning, design, execution, defect management, estimation, and various testing types (mobile, UI, system, exploratory, regression). Contributed to requirements analysis, test documentation, and reporting, and helped drive QA practices within the team.
Junior QC Engineer at SoftServe
November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020
Gained hands-on experience with test design and execution, defect management, estimation, and basic UI and system testing. Participated in test planning and reviews, and supported QA activities across projects.
QC Intern at SoftServe
July 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Learned the fundamentals of software testing, participated in test design and execution, logged and tracked defects, and supported QA activities under supervision while engaging in team discussions and demonstrations.
Senior QA Engineer at SoftServe
June 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for applying quality assurance and control methodologies to guarantee the quality of software products. Adhering to Agile-based methodologies according to project requirements. Executing all essential testing phases, including estimation, planning, and coordinating testing tasks; ensuring proper identification, documentation, tracking, and resolution of quality issues and defects. Participating in requirements analysis, discussions, demonstrations and presentations for clients, as well as engaging in various research efforts and implementing good testing practices. Supporting intern/junior QA engineers.
Intermediate QA Engineer at SoftServe
November 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Information technologies company project work in the software testing domain. Analyzed user stories and requirements, clarified with stakeholders, performed test planning, design, execution and defect management. Produced test documentation, reported metrics, and contributed to UI, system, and exploratory testing. Implemented new test versions as needed and maintained regression suites, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
Junior QA Engineer at SoftServe
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
As a QA Intern I learned the basics of software testing and SDLC. Performed test design, test execution, defect management, estimation tasks and regression testing. Participated in planning, requirements analysis, demos and retrospectives.

Education

Measuring Equipment at M.V. Lomonosov / Lomonosov Moscow State University
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
Measuring Equipment at NPG PTO M. V. Lomonosov Sofia
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
Measuring Equipment at NPG PTO M.V. Lomonosov Sofia
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007

Qualifications

Manual Software Testing, Foundations Level
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 2026
Manual Software Testing, Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 2026
Manual Software Testing at SoftServe Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 2026
Manual Software Testing, Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - April 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services