Vadim Kondratev
About Vadim Kondratev
Vadim Kondratev is a QA Manager at ArangoDB, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having previously held positions at NVIDIA, Quest Software, Mentor Graphics, and Dell, and is known for his project stabilization skills and effective time management.
Current Role at ArangoDB
Vadim Kondratev has been serving as the QA Manager at ArangoDB since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for actively managing and expanding the QA team, focusing on current QA projects. He utilizes tools such as Jira and Confluence to streamline processes and enhance productivity. His leadership skills contribute to the effective delegation of tasks within the team, ensuring that projects are stabilized and managed efficiently.
Previous Experience at NVIDIA
Vadim Kondratev worked at NVIDIA as a Senior Software QA from 2016 to 2018. During his two-year tenure in Moscow, Russia, he contributed to various software quality assurance initiatives. His experience at NVIDIA helped him develop skills in stabilizing projects and managing responsibilities effectively.
Career Background in Quality Assurance
Vadim has a diverse background in quality assurance, having held multiple positions across various companies. He worked as a QC Analyst at Quest Software from 2010 to 2011, then progressed to QC Analyst 3 at the same company from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a Software QA Staff Engineer at Dell from 2012 to 2014 and as a QA/Test Engineer at Mentor Graphics from 2014 to 2016. His experience spans over a decade in the QA field.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Vadim Kondratev possesses expertise in a wide range of programming languages, including C, C++, C#, JavaScript, VBScript, PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Tcl/Tk. He is experienced with version control systems such as CVS, SVN, TFS, Perforce, and Git. Additionally, he utilizes XSLT, HTML, and XML in his professional projects, demonstrating a strong technical foundation in software development and QA.
Educational Background and Methodologies
Vadim is familiar with various methodologies and frameworks, including IDEF0, DFD, and ER-modeling, as well as related CASE applications. His ability to rapidly translate project ideas into code using foundational algorithms showcases his strong analytical skills. He maintains an upper-intermediate level of English, allowing him to read technical documentation and translate software resources effectively.