Artem Shapka
About Artem Shapka
Artem Shapka is a Middle QA Engineer with a Master's degree in History from Oles Honchar Dnepropetrovsk National University. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2018.
Current Role at Ciklum
Artem Shapka serves as a Middle QA Engineer at Ciklum, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through various testing methodologies. His expertise includes creating check-lists and test cases that are integral to the quality assurance process. Artem's work contributes to maintaining high standards in software development and delivery.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Ciklum, Artem Shapka worked at several organizations in quality assurance roles. He was a Software Test Engineer at Dev.Pro for three months in 2021. Prior to that, he spent two years at SoftServe as a QC Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He also worked at Moqod as a Quality Assurance Engineer for nine months in 2018. These roles allowed him to specialize in various types of testing, including regression, smoke, and performance testing.
Education and Expertise
Artem Shapka studied at Oles Honchar Dnepropetrovsk National University from 2009 to 2014, where he earned a Master's degree in History with a focus on Regional Studies/Japan. Additionally, he completed a QA Intern program at LevelUP IT School in 2018, where he gained foundational knowledge in Quality Control and Quality Assurance. His educational background supports his current expertise in software testing.
Skills and Tools Proficiency
Artem Shapka is proficient in various testing methodologies and tools essential for quality assurance. He specializes in creating check-lists and test cases, and is skilled in using project management and issue tracking tools such as Jira and Redmine. His technical skills extend to API testing with Postman and database management using MySQL, enabling him to effectively contribute to software quality initiatives.
Early Career and Customer Service Experience
Artem began his career at PrivatBank, where he worked in customer service from 2015 to 2018. He held roles that included operational activities, which provided him with valuable experience in client interaction and service delivery. This early experience contributed to his professional development and understanding of customer needs in the technology sector.