Rusty Krutik
About Rusty Krutik
Rusty Krutik is a Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Lamps Plus, where he has worked since 2015. He oversees the Offshore QA Team and actively participates in Agile/Scrum activities while utilizing various tools for test management and automation.
Work at Lamps Plus
Rusty Krutik has served as a Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst at Lamps Plus since 2015. In this role, he oversees and coordinates the work of the Offshore QA Team. His responsibilities include conducting test planning, resource allocation, and staff delegation tasks. He actively participates in Agile/Scrum team activities, including daily stand-ups, grooming, and sprint planning meetings. His work involves utilizing Jira and the Adaptivist Test Management tool for managing test cases and test cycles.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Before joining Lamps Plus, Rusty Krutik worked at BeyondTrust as a Lead Software Test Engineer from 2006 to 2012. He also held the position of Software Test Engineer at Alcatel from 2000 to 2006. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in software quality assurance and testing methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Rusty Krutik studied Geophysics at National Mining University in Dnipro, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at the Computer Learning Center, obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Computer Programming from 1996 to 1997. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills relevant to software quality assurance.
Automation and Testing Skills
In his current role, Rusty Krutik plays a key role in automation tasks. He converts manual test cases into automated scripts using the Lamps Plus Automation Framework with Selenium and C#. His responsibilities include webpage elements verification, user scenarios, data integrity, regression testing, and error and bug retesting. His expertise in these areas enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.