Elvira Galkaeva
About Elvira Galkaeva
Elvira Galkaeva is a Qa Test Engineer with extensive experience in Agile methodologies and black-box testing techniques. She has worked at Ciklum since 2016 and previously at Softengi, demonstrating proficiency in various testing tools and documentation.
Work at Ciklum
Elvira Galkaeva has been employed at Ciklum as a Qa Test Engineer since 2016. Over her eight years in this role, she has contributed to various projects in Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine. Her responsibilities include designing and executing test cases, creating test documentation, and ensuring software quality through rigorous testing practices.
Previous Experience at Softengi
Before joining Ciklum, Elvira worked at Softengi - Inspired Software Engineering as a Software Qa Engineer from 2013 to 2016. During her three years at Softengi, she developed her skills in software quality assurance and gained experience in various testing methodologies and tools.
Education and Expertise
Elvira Galkaeva studied Computer Systems at East Ukrainian National University from 2001 to 2006. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in software testing. She has a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, which she applies in her current role.
Testing Skills and Tools
Elvira specializes in black-box test design techniques, including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision tables. She is proficient in using virtualization tools such as Virtual Box and Virtual PC. Additionally, she has experience with tools like Jira, Unix, and Postman for REST API testing, which enhances her testing capabilities.
Test Documentation Proficiency
Elvira is skilled in creating comprehensive test documentation. Her work includes developing test plans, test cases, checklists, and bug reports, which are essential for maintaining quality standards in software development. This proficiency supports effective communication within development teams and ensures thorough testing processes.