Mariya Ushakova
About Mariya Ushakova
Mariya Ushakova serves as the QA Automation Lead at Ciklum, where she has worked since 2017. With a strong background in quality assurance and a focus on Agile methodologies, she has developed internal tools to enhance operational excellence.
Work at Ciklum
Mariya Ushakova has been employed at Ciklum since 2017, where she holds the position of QA Automation Lead. In this role, she has contributed to the development of internal tools aimed at facilitating continuous integration and enhancing quality assurance processes. Prior to her current role, she served as QA Automation Tech Lead at Ciklum from 2014 to 2017. Her experience at Ciklum spans a total of seven years, during which she has focused on improving operational excellence and building business value.
Education and Expertise
Mariya Ushakova holds multiple degrees from Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics. She achieved a Master's degree in Knowledge Management & Business Analysis from 2011 to 2012 and another Master's degree in Financial Economic Security Management from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Security Management between 2007 and 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in QA automation and Agile methodologies.
Background
Before joining Ciklum, Mariya Ushakova worked at NIX Solutions Ltd. in various roles. She served as a Software QA Engineer for five months in 2009 and as a QA Automation Engineer from 2010 to 2014. During her time at NIX Solutions, she also worked as a Mentor from 2012 to 2014, where she shared her knowledge and skills with junior team members. Additionally, she worked as an IT Trainer at Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics from 2013 to 2015.
Achievements
Mariya Ushakova has developed internal tools that facilitate continuous integration and improve quality assurance processes. She possesses strong skills in Build and Release Management tools, specifically TFS. Her background in Agile methodologies has enhanced team collaboration and project efficiency, contributing to successful project outcomes in her roles.