Nazar Khimin
About Nazar Khimin
Nazar Khimin is a Senior Test Automation Engineer currently employed at Ciklum in Lviv, Ukraine. He has extensive experience in test automation, cloud platforms, and mentoring, with a background that includes roles at GlobalLogic, N-iX, and EPAM Systems.
Work at Ciklum
Nazar Khimin currently holds the position of Senior Test Automation Engineer at Ciklum, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves leveraging his expertise in test automation to enhance software quality and reliability. Based in Lviv, Ukraine, he utilizes various frameworks and tools to develop and implement automated testing solutions.
Previous Experience at GlobalLogic
Prior to his current role, Nazar worked at GlobalLogic as a Middle Test Automation Engineer for eight months in 2020, followed by a position as a Senior Test Automation Engineer for four months in 2021. During his time at GlobalLogic in Kiev, Ukraine, he contributed to the development of automated testing processes and improved software testing efficiency.
Career Development at N-iX
Nazar's career includes significant experience at N-iX, where he served as a Junior Test Automation Engineer from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Middle Test Automation Engineer from 2019 to 2020. His work in the Lviv Region, Ukraine, involved developing automated testing frameworks and collaborating on various software projects.
Educational Background
Nazar Khimin studied at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where he achieved a degree in Programming Engineering. He furthered his education at EPAM, completing a Master's Degree Program in Software Engineering from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he attended the Lviv business-school of UCU (LvBS), focusing on Business/Commerce and participating in the Pre-accelerator Vol 5.0 program in 2020.
Certifications and Professional Development
Nazar holds an ISTQB Foundation Level certification, which affirms his understanding of software testing principles. He is actively pursuing additional certifications, including Azure AZ-900, Professional Scrum Master, and SAFe, to enhance his professional qualifications. His commitment to continuous learning is reflected in his mentorship of a manual QA, where he shares insights into test automation.