Oleh Firman
About Oleh Firman
Oleh Firman is a QA Lead and Automation Engineer with expertise in Java and Python, currently working at Sia Partners in Toronto, Ontario. He has extensive experience in quality assurance roles across various companies, including Scotiabank, IBM, and CIBC, and is skilled in multiple testing tools and databases.
Work at Sia Partners
Oleh Firman has been employed at Sia Partners since 2021, where he holds the position of QA Lead and Automation Engineer. In this role, he focuses on utilizing Java, Selenium, and REST Assured to enhance quality assurance processes. His responsibilities include leading automation initiatives and ensuring the reliability of software products. His tenure at Sia Partners has contributed to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Oleh Firman worked at several notable organizations in the quality assurance field. He served as a BQA Consultant at Scotiabank from 2018 to 2020, where he specialized in Java, Cucumber, and Robot Framework. He also held positions at IBM as a QA Lead and Automation Specialist, and at Bell as a QA Lead and QA Automation Specialist. His extensive experience spans over a decade in various QA roles, showcasing his expertise in automation and testing.
Education and Expertise
Oleh Firman earned a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree from Lviv Polytechnic National University, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software quality assurance and automation engineering. He is skilled in programming languages such as Java and Python and employs Gherkin for behavior-driven development. His expertise extends to a variety of testing tools and methodologies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Oleh Firman possesses a diverse skill set in quality assurance and automation. He is proficient in using various testing tools, including Selenium, Cucumber, Robot Framework, REST Assured, Postman, SoapUI, and Askida CT. He has experience with network protocol analysis using Wireshark and utilizes virtualization tools like WireMock for testing purposes. His knowledge of databases includes both RDBMS such as DB2 and MySQL, and NoSQL databases like CosmosDB, MongoDB, and Cassandra.
Involvement in IoT Projects
Oleh Firman has contributed to significant projects in the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. He worked on the EchoShore DX V2 firmware project, which is an IoT solution and wireless platform that involves embedded systems. This experience highlights his capability to work on complex technology solutions that integrate software and hardware components.