Michal Drajna

Professional Summary

I am a Senior QA Engineer with 9 years of experience in the QA industry. I have expertise in all phases of the software testing lifecycle, from requirements testing to regression testing, and understand the importance of shift-left testing. My extensive experience spans web, API, and mobile testing. Currently, I am focused on expanding my skills in security and performance testing to further improve software quality. As a dedicated learner, I stay up-to-date with the latest testing techniques and advancements in the field. Additionally, I am a Playwright enthusiast with a strong interest in challenging projects and opportunities for professional growth.

Work Experience

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Bloomreach • Full-time • Sep 2024 - Present • Brno, South Moravia, Czechia • Remote

• Specializing in Robot Framework and k6 for comprehensive test automation
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of automated test suites
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality
• Implementing best practices in test automation and quality assurance

QA Engineer

Investown • 10/2022 - Present • Prague

• Designed, developed, and maintain a comprehensive test framework in the fastest-growing fintech startup in the Czech Republic
• Implemented end-to-end regression and visual tests for both web and mobile applications using Playwright and TypeScript
• Test Android and iOS apps using Detox
• Contribute to the CI/CD pipeline to ensure thorough testing of new code changes before release

Senior QA Engineer

Currys CoE, s.r.o. • 09/2021 - 03/2024 • Brno

• Contributed to application development for Currys stores, ensuring smooth customer interactions via iPads
• Utilized Postman for API testing and CodeceptJS for end-to-end testing
• Used tools including BrowserStack, Bamboo, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Zephyr
• Implemented k6 for performance testing and visual testing

Test Engineer

GlobalLogic Slovakia • 11/2017 - 06/2019 • Košice

• Conducted web application testing for wearable defibrillator project using Selenium and Python
• Worked on secure document sharing project ensuring safe document sharing across platforms
• Utilized tools including Pytest, Git, Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, and Appium
• Performed UI/UX testing, manual testing, and bug reporting

Test Automation Developer

FPT Slovakia • 08/2015 - 10/2017 • Košice

• Designed and developed automated tests for REST Web services using CA DevTest (LISA)
• Worked with tools including Spira, Jira, TortoiseSVN, XML, and JSON
• Served as manual tester using Mantis and Polarion
• Member of internal security testing team focusing on web application security using Burp Suite, Webscarab, and OWASP ZAP

Technical Skills

Education

Languages

• English - Professional
• German - Elementary
• Slovak - Native

Certifications & Achievements

• ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
• Speaker at TestCrunch 2024 - “Playwright: The Future of Test Automation?”
• Creator of two online courses on Skillmea portal:
  • “Test Automation in Playwright” - Introduction to testing in Playwright
  • “Advanced Playwright” - Advanced testing techniques

Other Projects

Interests

• Exploring distant lands
• Every kind of sport
• Getting lost in a good book
• Feeling the music