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Hi, I’m Inna Liashcheva, a Software QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience testing web and mobile applications. I specialize in manual and automated testing, SQL-based data validation, API testing, and working within Agile and Waterfall environments to ensure high-quality software.
I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, mentoring junior testers, and optimizing QA processes. I also incorporate Generative AI tools to improve test coverage, test case creation, and QA documentation, and I am open to opportunities in Los Angeles or the broader US as needed.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Software QA Engineer at ValleyTekSolutions Inc.
November 1, 2023 - PresentExecuting manual testing for a proprietary web application across functional, end-to-end, regression, smoke, exploratory, UI, and integration testing within CRM applications. Reviewing and analyzing user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements. Leveraging Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to improve test coverage, generate test cases, identify edge cases, and optimize QA documentation. Managing daily activities in Jira (user stories, test plans, test cases, defect reporting, and tracking). Designing and executing SQL queries for data validation using Oracle SQL Developer. Validating RESTful web services via Postman. Developing and executing an automation regression suite using Selenium WebDriver and Python. Participating in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, refinement, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, and test case walkthroughs.
Software QA Engineer (Functional/ Performance) at Cigna/Express Scripts
August 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023Led load and stress testing using JMeter, improving application performance by 30%, and providing developers with detailed performance reports. Executed functional and regression testing for Pega web applications, ensuring seamless integration with external systems. Analyzed user stories for clarity and completeness of acceptance criteria. Designed and ran over 50+ test cases per sprint, achieving full coverage. Managed documentation of test plans, execution logs, and issue reports in Jira and spreadsheets. Performed front-end and back-end validations by running SQL queries. Documented performance testing instructions in Confluence and coordinated with cross teams, guiding junior members.
Software Test Engineer at Herbalife Nutrition
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Conducted web and mobile testing of two-factor authentication (2FA) and integration with HDMS, HMS, Web Center, and Fusion applications, enhancing user security. Validated application stability across multiple platforms using Sauce Labs, conducting smoke, regression, UI, and system-level tests. Developed and maintained 600+ test cases based on BRD and functional specifications. Utilized SQL queries in MS SQL Management Studio and XML for data integrity across applications. Facilitated UAT and production validations in Green and Black farm environments using Charles Proxy. Managed test cases, execution, and defect tracking in TFS and coordinated with offshore/onshore teams.
Software QA Engineer at ValleyTekSolutions Inc.
February 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021Accomplished comprehensive manual and automated testing for e-commerce web and mobile applications by implementing a structured testing approach, including regression, UI, and end-to-end testing. Developed and implemented test cases, SQL queries, and API tests with Postman. Automated 70% of regression suite with Selenium WebDriver and TestNG; tracked user stories, test cases, and defects in Jira and Zephyr. Interacted with product teams and Agile teams across locations, participating in scrum ceremonies and UAT validations.
Education
BS in Economics and Management at Siberian State Technological University
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
Skills
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