Adina Kalmat
QA Engineer
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Professional Summary
Software QA Engineer with practical experience in manual testing, API validation, bug reporting, and
test case execution. Collaborated directly with developers during Agile sprints to test core functionality,
edge cases, and user flows.Focused on expanding test coverage, reducing manual work through automation, and ensuring stable, bug-free releases.Looking to join a strong, collaborative team where quality is
a priority.
Experience
• QA Automation Engineer
MagnitMarket
Dec 2023 – May 2025
– Built scalable Java-based test automation framework using OOP and Page Object Model,
reducing regression test cycle by 40%.
– Automated UI and API tests (using Selenium WebDriver, RestAssured, and Cucumber),
increasing automation coverage from 30% to 60% and cutting release bugs by 30%.
– Designed BDD workflows with Gherkin syntax, improving collaboration between QA and product teams.
– Independently handled Jira tasks, including bug tracking, debugging, and verifying fixes before
production deployment, reducing open issue backlog.
– Integrated Maven and Jenkins to support CI/CD workflows, minimizing manual steps and
streamlining delivery.
– Performed API testing using Postman and RestAssured, validating endpoints, status codes,
and authentication.
– Validated complex JSON/XML API data to ensure cross-system data integrity.
– Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, contributing to faster QA feedback cycles.
– Documented test cases, test plans, and defects, improving QA onboarding efficiency.
• Manual QA Engineer
WeDevX
May 2023 – Nov 2023
– Designed and executed manual test cases targeting UI and API functionality.
– Collaborated with developers to reproduce, debug, and report defects, accelerating fix delivery.
– Created clear Jira bug reports that improved resolution time by 25%.
– Participated in Kanban-based Agile events: planning, grooming, retrospectives.
– Used Linux for test environment setup, log inspection, and shell tasks.
– Performed manual regression, smoke, and cross-browser testing to ensure stable releases.
– Worked closely with developers to clarify requirements and validate bug fixes, reducing postrelease defects by 25%.
• AI Research Assistant
University of Macerata, Italy
May 2022 – July 2022
– Supported development of a Java-based web app for citizen environmental voting.
– Implemented features for vote tracking, user auth, and dynamic UI rendering.
– Contributed to backend and frontend logic, ensuring secure data flow.
– Co-authored research paper on digital civic engagement platforms.
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Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science
University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy
2021 – 2024
Key Skills
• Languages: Java, JavaScript (basic), SQL
• Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Postman, RestAssured, JIRA
• Frameworks: Cucumber (BDD), TestNG, JUnit, Page Object Model
• Concepts: Test Automation, Manual Testing, API Testing, CI/CD, BDD, OOP, SDLC, STLC
• Dev Tools: Maven, Git, Jenkins, JSON/XML validation, Git
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (basic shell scripting)
• Soft Skills: Root cause analysis, cross-functional communication, test prioritization, developer
collaboration, rapid learning
Languages
• English: B2
• Russian: Fluent
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