Alena Burava
About Alena Burava
Alena Burava is a QA Manager for Email Operations at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in test automation, utilizing various analytics and development tools, and holds a degree in Economics and Enterprise Management.
Work at The New York Times
Alena Burava has been employed at The New York Times since 2021, serving as the QA Manager for Email Operations. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes and ensures the reliability of email communications. Prior to her current position, she worked as a QA Analyst in the same department from 2020 to 2021. Her responsibilities include managing test automation projects and utilizing various analytics tools to monitor and debug systems.
Education and Expertise
Alena Burava holds a BS/MS degree equivalent in Economics and Enterprise Management from Belarusian State Economic University. She further enhanced her skills in software testing and test automation by obtaining a certificate from PASV in 2018. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in both economic principles and technical expertise, particularly in software quality assurance.
Technical Skills and Tools
Alena is proficient in various technical tools and methodologies essential for quality assurance. She utilizes analytics tools such as Sentry, Heroku, and Splunk for monitoring and debugging. Alena is skilled in using Azure Pipelines for continuous integration and deployment. She has experience in managing test automation projects using JavaScript and Node.js, and she employs WebdriverIO along with frameworks like Mocha and Chai for test automation.
Project Management and Methodologies
Alena Burava has a strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile (Scrum) methodologies in software development. She is experienced in creating test cases, checklists, and bug reports using JIRA, which facilitates effective project management and communication within teams. Her expertise in database management with SQL and MongoDB further supports her role in ensuring software quality.
Residency Status
Alena holds a Green Card, which grants her permanent residency in the United States. This status allows her to work and live in the country without restrictions, contributing to her professional career in the New York City Metropolitan Area.