Maria Semenova
About Maria Semenova
Maria Semenova is a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer with over a decade of experience in various testing methodologies. She has worked at Scientific Games in Chicago, Illinois, and has held multiple positions in software testing and quality assurance since 2009.
Current Role as Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
Maria Semenova currently serves as the Lead Quality Assurance Engineer at Scientific Games, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has accumulated four years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring that software products meet high-quality standards. Maria's leadership in quality assurance is informed by her extensive background in various testing methodologies.
Previous Experience at Scientific Games
Maria Semenova has a notable history with Scientific Games, where she worked in multiple capacities. She initially joined the company as a Senior Test Engineer from 2015 to 2017 for two years. After a brief period in other roles, she returned as an Advanced QA Engineer from 2017 to 2020, contributing to significant projects in quality assurance. Her roles at Scientific Games have provided her with a solid foundation in software testing and quality management.
Experience at EPAM Systems and WMS Gaming
Prior to her tenure at Scientific Games, Maria Semenova worked at EPAM Systems as a Software Functional Test Engineer from 2009 to 2011. She also gained experience at WMS Gaming, where she held several positions including Test Engineer, System Test Engineer, and Associate System Test Engineer between 2012 and 2015. These roles allowed her to develop a comprehensive skill set in software testing and quality assurance.
Education and Certifications
Maria Semenova holds a Master's degree in Control Engineering and Automation from the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics. She has been an ISTQB Certified Tester at the Foundation Level since 2011, demonstrating her commitment to professional standards in software testing. Additionally, she achieved a Six Sigma White Belt Certification in 2020, highlighting her focus on quality management and process improvement.
Mentoring and Team Development Skills
Maria Semenova possesses strong mentoring and training skills, which she applies to the development of junior team members in software quality assurance. Her expertise in test planning, test case writing, execution, and bug documentation is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards in complex projects. This focus on team development contributes to the overall success of quality assurance initiatives within her organization.