Lachezar Petkov
About Lachezar Petkov
Lachezar Petkov is a Senior Software Test Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and team leadership. He currently works at Blackford Analysis, where he mentors QA team members and develops comprehensive testing procedures.
Current Role at Blackford Analysis
Lachezar Petkov serves as a Senior Software Test Engineer at Blackford Analysis, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads and mentors members of the Quality Assurance (QA) team, focusing on skill development and the achievement of quality goals. He is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test cases, scripts, plans, and procedures to ensure software quality. Additionally, he acts as a key point of contact for all QA aspects of software releases, coordinating QA resources both internally and externally.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Blackford Analysis, Lachezar Petkov accumulated extensive experience in quality assurance roles. He worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Sumdog from 2016 to 2018, followed by a position at e.fundamentals from 2018 to 2019. He then served as a Software Verification Engineer at Optos from 2019 to 2022. Throughout these roles, he established and evolved formal QA processes and ensured adherence to industry-accepted best practices.
Educational Background
Lachezar Petkov studied at the Natural High School of Science and Informatics, where he focused on Mathematics and Computer Science, achieving a Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education at The University of Edinburgh, where he has been pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics since 2014. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in software testing and quality assurance.
Early Career at The University of Edinburgh
Lachezar Petkov began his career as a Resident Assistant at The University of Edinburgh from 2015 to 2016. During his eight-month tenure, he gained valuable experience in a supportive role within the university environment. This position contributed to his development in communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential in his current role in quality assurance.