Nikolay Shishov
About Nikolay Shishov
Nikolay Shishov is a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Rapyuta Robotics in Tokyo, Japan, where he focuses on QA framework development and utilizes a shift-left testing approach. He has a background in software quality assurance and experience with various technologies, including Python and Robot Operating System.
Work at Rapyuta Robotics
Nikolay Shishov has been employed as a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Rapyuta Robotics since 2023. He is based in Tokyo, Japan, and works on-site. His responsibilities include developing complex framework features and solutions as part of the QA framework. He applies a shift-left testing approach to investigate new features and create comprehensive test plans and designs. Additionally, he is involved in developing and maintaining automation test suites for the Rapyuta PA-AMR product, utilizing technologies such as Python, Pytest, and Playwright.
Education and Expertise
Nikolay Shishov holds a Bachelor's degree in English language from Caspian State University of Technology and Engineering, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. His expertise encompasses a variety of technologies, including Flask, FastAPI, and Robot Framework. He has a strong background in back-end testing, focusing on security, stability, and code analysis, particularly using Linux and the Robot Operating System (ROS). His role also involves developing Python applications and scripts for DevOps activities.
Previous Experience at Dell Technologies
Before joining Rapyuta Robotics, Nikolay Shishov worked at Dell Technologies as a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer from 2018 to 2022. During his four years in this role, he contributed to various quality assurance initiatives and gained extensive experience in software testing methodologies and practices.
Early Career Background
Nikolay Shishov's early career included roles at Air Astana and Technodom. He worked as a Ramp Agent at Air Astana from 2012 to 2014, where he was responsible for various ground handling tasks. Prior to that, he served as a Sales Specialist at Technodom from 2009 to 2011, where he engaged with customers and facilitated sales operations.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Nikolay Shishov engages in robot simulations and supports continuous integration processes by developing workflows for GitHub Actions. He actively participates in the automation of testing processes and contributes to the overall quality assurance framework at Rapyuta Robotics, utilizing his skills in Python and various testing frameworks.