Philipp Kochnov

Head of Quality Assurance @Stenn

✔️ IT🧨 ConsultingQA Engineer

Business-oriented Quality Assurance Manager with over 5 years of experience in developing testing strategies, managing teams, and implementing QA processes aimed at improving product quality and reducing time to market. Key achievements: - Implemented testing automation, reducing regression testing time from 4 days to 20 minutes and critical incidents by 28%. - Reorganized QA processes, decreasing incidents by 3.4 times. - Promoted two Quality Assurance Engineers to Lead positions. - Transitioned five Manual QA Engineers to Automation roles. My skills encompass quality management and team leadership. Proficient in Python, Playwright, and Selenium, I also develop custom solutions for complex challenges and continuously learn new technologies as needed. I believe that quality is key to any product's success. Close collaboration with business and development teams is crucial to ensure our products meet the highest standards and deliver maximum value. My goal is to further advance in quality management and leadership, driving the creation of high-quality, effective products.

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Work Background

Stenn TechnologiesEnginiring Lead of QA Effectiveness team

May. 2023London, EnglandAs an Engineering Lead specializing in QA Effectiveness, I am dedicated to optimizing software quality assurance practices across the organization. In addition to leading my team, I collaborate closely with the QA Guild to ensure cohesive strategies and standards. My role encompasses: - Leading a team dedicated to enhancing QA effectiveness through innovation and collaboration. - Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to streamline QA processes and integrate advanced automated testing frameworks. - Championing new methodologies to continuously improve software quality assurance. - Collaborating closely with development teams, product management, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of QA practices. - Actively participating in the development of internal solutions to ensure and enhance quality assurance standards. - Contributing to the QA Guild to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in quality assurance practices.

StennQuality Assurance Guild Lead

Jan. 2022 - May. 2023London, England, United KingdomAs a QA Guild Lead, I excel in managing cross-functional teams and driving excellence in software quality assurance. With a robust background in strategizing and implementing QA processes, I specialize in: - Leading and mentoring QA guild members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. - Developing comprehensive QA strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring robust testing frameworks and methodologies. - Spearheading initiatives to introduce and optimize automated testing frameworks, actively contributing to infrastructure development. - Collaborating closely with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products on schedule. - Implementing rigorous QA standards, conducting thorough risk assessments, and driving proactive measures to mitigate potential risks. - Researching emerging technologies and best practices in QA, integrating innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and product quality. My achievements: - Eliminated manual testing entirely from regression cycles. - Successfully transitioned five Manual Quality Assurance Engineers to Automation roles. - Promoted two Quality Assurance Engineers to Quality Assurance Lead positions. - Implemented automated testing processes across all teams within the company (9 teams). - Built and led a high-performing and cohesive team known for its effectiveness.

Защищенные телекоммуникацииQuality Assurance Team Lead

Jun. 2021 - Jan. 2022Tula, RussiaTelecommunications ecosystem. Main products VOIP telephony and CRM-system for call control My responsibilities: - Team management - Interviewing employees - Performance review - Test planing - Developing and implementing QA processes - Developing auto tests framework for UI and API (REST, Graphql) - Developing auto tests framework for VOIP testing (SIP, RTP) My achievements: - Reduced the number of incidents by 3.4 times in ecosystem - Developed regression testing process and successfully implemented it - Implement developing auto tests process in all teams in the company - Developed framework for VOIP auto testing based on protocols SIP and RTP

Защищенные телекоммуникацииQuality Assurance Automation Engineer

Nov. 2020 - Jun. 2021Telecommunications ecosystem. Main products VOIP telephony and CRM-system for call control My responsibilities: - Development quality processes in team - Developing UI auto tests on Python + Pytest + Selenium - Development backend tests on Python + Pytest + Requests - Development load testing on Python + Locust - Manual testing UI and back-end - VOIP manual testing (Asterisk) - Creating test documentation. Test-cases, checklists, test strategy and testing plans

eBlitzQuality Assurance Engineer

Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2021London, England, United KingdomProject work. Cross-platformig app for searching teams for online games. My responsibilities: - Manual testing mobile apps (iOS, Android) - Regression testing - Creating test documentation. Test-cases, checklists - Requirements testing

DaeduQuality Assurance Engineer

Nov. 2018 - Nov. 2020Metasearch for bus tickets. My responsibilities: - Frontend and backend manual testing - Creating test documentation. Test-cases, checklists, strategy of testing, etc. - Mobile apps manual testing (iOS, Android) - Developing UI auto tests in Java + Selenium

Vinyl Bay (Autovinyl studio)Company Owner

Apr. 2014 - Dec. 2019I owned and operated a business specializing in the installation of car films, including wrapping, custom designs, and graphics, from 2014 to 2019. As the business owner, I was responsible for managing a team of five employees, including their training and development, scheduling, and ensuring quality service delivery to clients. In this role, I gained valuable experience in managing a team and developing my leadership skills. I learned how to motivate and inspire my team to work efficiently and effectively while maintaining high-quality standards. I also gained experience in customer service, communication, and sales, as I interacted with clients to understand their needs and provide them with tailored solutions that met their expectations. Furthermore, as a business owner, I learned how to manage finances, budgeting, and operations, which involved coordinating with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and supplies. I also developed skills in marketing, including digital and social media marketing, to promote my business and reach potential clients. Overall, my experience as a P/E has allowed me to develop strong skills in leadership, management, customer service, sales, marketing, and operations, which I believe would be valuable assets in any professional setting.