Alexander Sirko
About Alexander Sirko
Alexander Sirko is a Lead/Senior QA Automation Engineer with extensive experience in software quality assurance and automation. He has worked with various companies, including Exabeam and Softheme, and holds a Master's degree in Physics from the National Technical University of Ukraine.
Current Role at Exabeam
Alexander Sirko currently serves as a Lead/Senior QA Automation Engineer at Exabeam, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for enhancing and supporting Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). His contributions include developing, refactoring, and improving the test automation framework, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in automation processes.
Previous Experience at Softheme
Prior to his current position, Alexander worked at Softheme in various roles. He began as a QA Engineer from 2011 to 2013, where he was involved in quality assurance processes in Kiev. He then advanced to a Senior QA Engineer/System Test Engineer from 2015 to 2018, contributing to system testing and quality assurance. Additionally, he served as a Technical Support Engineer from 2013 to 2015, where he was part of the Support Development Team, focusing on expert-level support.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Sirko earned a Master's degree in Physics from the National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute', completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in analytical and technical skills. He has expertise in automating various testing scenarios, including end-to-end, integration, GUI, and API tests, using tools such as Cucumber, Selenium, and RESTassured. He also utilizes static code analyzers to maintain code quality in his automation projects.
Career Progression
Alexander's career progression reflects a strong focus on quality assurance and automation. After starting as a QA Engineer, he quickly moved up to Senior QA Engineer roles at both Softheme and Exabeam. His tenure at Exabeam included a transition from Senior QA Engineer to Lead/Senior QA Automation Engineer, showcasing his growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization. His experience spans over a decade in the field of quality assurance and automation engineering.
Technical Contributions
In his current role at Exabeam, Alexander conducts code reviews to ensure quality and efficiency in test automation processes. He plays a key role in the development and improvement of the test automation framework, which is essential for maintaining high standards in software quality. His expertise in CI/CD practices and automation tools significantly contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the QA processes at Exabeam.