Ksenia Pleshkova
About Ksenia Pleshkova
Ksenia Pleshkova is a Software Engineer In Test with extensive experience in test automation and cloud application testing. She has worked for several companies, including Itransition Group, Leveris, and EPAM Systems, and is currently employed at Nexthink.
Current Role at Nexthink
Ksenia Pleshkova is currently employed as a Software Engineer In Test at Nexthink, where she has been working since 2022. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge of automated testing and software quality assurance to ensure the reliability and performance of Nexthink's software solutions.
Previous Experience in Test Automation
Ksenia has a diverse background in test automation, having worked at several organizations. She served as a Test Automation Engineer at Itransition Group from 2014 to 2015. Following that, she worked at EPAM Systems in two roles, first as a Test Automation Engineer from 2015 to 2016 and then as a Senior Test Automation Engineer from 2017 to 2019. She also held the position of Senior Test Automation Engineer at Profitero from 2019 to 2020 and at Leveris from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Technical Skills
Ksenia Pleshkova holds an Engineer's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Polotsk State University, which she completed from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy at the Moscow Gestalt Institute, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2019 to 2020. Her technical skills include proficiency in Java and Go programming languages, as well as experience with Gitlab, Jenkins, Selenium, REST-Assured, TestNG, JUnit, and Terratest frameworks.
Expertise in Cloud and Containerization
Ksenia possesses expertise in designing and implementing test strategies for cloud applications, particularly using AWS. She has a solid understanding of UNIX-like systems, which enhances her testing capabilities. Furthermore, she is experienced in using Docker for containerization in testing environments, allowing for efficient and scalable testing processes.
Community Engagement and Activism
In addition to her professional work, Ksenia is actively involved in political activism as a volunteer. This engagement reflects her commitment to community and societal issues, demonstrating a dedication to making a positive impact beyond her technical career.