Vlad Drobau
About Vlad Drobau
Vlad Drobau is the Core Automation Test Lead at Ally with over 10 years of experience in testing web-based, mobile, and desktop applications. He has a strong background in QA processes, test automation, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery practices.
Current Role at Ally
Vlad Drobau holds the position of Core Automation Test Lead at Ally since 2019. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he leads automation testing efforts for core functionalities. His responsibilities include developing and executing automated test scripts, ensuring the reliability and performance of web-based and mobile applications.
Previous Experience at Exness
Before joining Ally, Vlad Drobau worked as a Lead QA Engineer (Mobile) at Exness from 2016 to 2019. Located in Limassol, Cyprus, he focused on leading quality assurance for mobile applications. His role involved working with test automation tools, enhancing QA processes, and ensuring high-quality software deliverables.
Background in Quality Assurance
Vlad Drobau has over 10 years of experience in testing web-based, mobile, and desktop applications. He has a strong background in both manual and automated testing, excelling in test automation for web/mobile solutions and backend REST API services. His expertise includes conducting cross-browser and cross-platform testing using various tools like Google Sheets, TestLink, Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools, and Safari Web Inspector.
Education and Professional Development
Vlad Drobau graduated with a Bachelor of Networks in Telecommunications from The Belarusian State Academy of Telecommunications, where he studied from 2005 to 2013. He is committed to continuous personal and professional development in quality assurance, advocating for practices like the Testing Pyramid approach and CI/CD development practices.
Skills and Expertise
Vlad Drobau is skilled in establishing and improving QA processes from scratch. He develops comprehensive test documentation including test plans, checklists, test cases, bug reports, and test result reports. Known for his strong interpersonal skills, Vlad is adept at explaining complex testing concepts in simple terms, making him a valuable asset in any QA team.