Aleksey Nikitenko
Automation Test Engineer & Software Developer
13 years of experience in web and desktop application development and testing with focus on Software Development. EU Blue Card holder based in Gdańsk, Poland.
Professional Summary
Experienced software engineer with 13 years in web and desktop application development and testing, specializing in .NET technologies and test automation. Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions across various domains including insurance, healthcare, museum management, and messaging systems. Strong expertise in full-stack development, microservices architecture, and automated testing frameworks.
Top Skills
C# / .NET
Test Automation
SQL / Dapper
ASP.NET MVC
Azure Functions
Git / Jenkins
JavaScript / HTML
Selenium
Languages
Belarusian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Professional Working
Professional Experience
Software Engineer
EPAM Systems
August 2019 - Present (6+ years)
Gdańsk, Poland
Insurance Project - Test Automation Engineer
- • Created and implemented integration test framework for Azure functions
- • Developed and maintained SQL scripts for testing data accuracy and integrity
- • Developed integration and API test frameworks
- • Technologies: .NET, Dapper, Coverlet
Health Insurance Project - Software Engineer in Test
- • Developed C#-based test framework parsing Excel and XML data
- • Integrated with external web applications using web API services
- • Technologies: .NET, Jenkins
Mentoring - Automated Testing with .NET
- • Guided learners through fundamentals of automated testing
- • Facilitated interactive training sessions and provided code reviews
Full Stack Web Developer (.NET)
Itransition Group Ltd.
November 2015 - July 2019 (3 years 9 months)
Belarus
Museum Management System
- • Developed online museum management system automating accessions, exhibits, and loans
- • Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SQL, JavaScript, KnockoutJS, Ajax, HTML, CSS
Language Translation Platform
- • Developed web and desktop applications for language translation and localization
- • Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, WebForms, Selenium
CRM System
- • Built web portal for client management, project tracking, and license generation
- • Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL, Dapper, JavaScript, jQuery, LESS
Key Achievements:
- • Successfully resolved almost 500 test cases and maintained green CI build
- • Acted as mentor for junior developers
- • Collaborated effectively with international teams
Full Stack Web Developer (.NET)
PowerMeMobile
November 2014 - November 2015 (1 year)
High-Load Messaging Software
- • Enhanced corporate and consumer SMS/MMS offerings for operators
- • Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, MySQL, Unix
Software Test Engineer
Scand
May 2012 - August 2014 (2 years 4 months)
- • Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) testing for leading PLM vendor
- • Automated testing including load testing, functional testing, defect reporting
- • Development in C#, VB, JavaScript
- • Technologies: Selenium, SQL, MSSQL, Git, Visual Studio, IIS
Junior Software Test Engineer
EPAM Systems
2011 - May 2012 (1 year)
- • Software Testing Introduction and System Testing Lab
- • Functional testing, defect reporting, documentation review
- • Technologies: MySQL, MS SQL, Windows, Linux, ASP
Certifications
ASP.NET: Security
Learning ASP.NET
Nail Your C# Developer Interview
C# Algorithms
Test Automation Foundations
Education
Vocational Diploma, Dental Assisting/Assistant
Plejada Education Center
September 2023 - March 2024
IT Administration Background
Network Administrator
Autobusiness System
February 2008 - August 2011 (3 years 7 months)
- • Reduced system downtime by 30% through proactive maintenance
- • Managed network infrastructure supporting over 500 devices
- • Reduced security incidents by 40% through improved policies
- • Expertise: Windows Server 2000/2003/2008, Kerio Firewalls, IP-Video, IP-telephony
System Network Administrator
State Library by A.S. Pushkin
October 2005 - January 2008 (2 years 4 months)
- • Managed network infrastructure supporting over 100 devices
- • Optimized system performance and reliability
- • Windows Server environments (DNS, DHCP, WINS)