Nikita Postolakiy
About Nikita Postolakiy
Nikita Postolakiy serves as the Head of Testing Centre of Excellence at Ciklum, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Itera and Luxoft over a career spanning more than a decade.
Current Role at Ciklum
Nikita Postolakiy serves as the Head of Testing Centre of Excellence at Ciklum, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees testing strategies and ensures quality assurance processes are effectively implemented. His leadership focuses on enhancing the testing capabilities within the organization, contributing to the overall quality of software products delivered by Ciklum.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Nikita Postolakiy accumulated extensive experience in quality assurance. He worked at Itera - MAKE A DIFFERENCE as the Head of QA Department from 2014 to 2021. Before that, he held the position of QA Lead at Luxoft for Deutsche Bank ODC from 2008 to 2012. His career also includes roles as Project Manager at Itera Consulting and Test Manager at Miratech, showcasing his diverse expertise in QA management.
Educational Background
Nikita Postolakiy holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from the National Pedagogical University 'M.P. Drahomanov', which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kyiv Mohyla Business School between 2015 and 2017. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in management and quality assurance.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Nikita Postolakiy possesses a range of technical skills relevant to quality assurance and testing. He is proficient in SQL, XML, XSLT, HTML+CSS, and various scripting languages. His expertise extends to automation testing tools such as HP Quick Test Professional and GreenHat Tester. Additionally, he is experienced in using tools like JIRA, UNIX, Putty, Perforce, JMS, and Tibco, which are essential in the QA process.
Language Proficiency
Nikita Postolakiy is fluent in English and is a native speaker of Russian. His language skills facilitate effective communication in diverse professional environments, enhancing collaboration with international teams and stakeholders.