Alexander Vakula

Test automation and QA leadership for a regulated medical device (embedded software, IEC 62304 / ISO 13485).

• Built a Windows test automation framework from scratch (C#, NUnit, Selenium), including a mock API server for isolated testing, structured with the Page Object Model
• Migrated the framework's driver layer from WinAppDriver to Nova Windows Driver, and integrated hardware-in-the-loop testing using Kasa smart plugs for automated charger control
• Use Claude Code to accelerate test automation development and debugging, and to train the team on AI-assisted engineering practices
• Migrated CI/CD from Azure DevOps to a self-hosted Jenkins pipeline, removing dependency on external internet connectivity
• Built a Node.js metrics dashboard tracking test execution data and cloud instance availability, cutting script execution time by 3×
• Developed internal tools for device setup and configuration switching, plus a script execution tool for running suites without complex command-line parameters
• Evaluated, rolled out, and trained the team on Codebeamer for requirements and test management; later built a custom, license-free Test Management Tool using Claude Code and spec-kit
• Solved a 2FA/OTP bottleneck blocking automated testing against a third-party EMR by building a custom SMS-forwarding service
• Planned, reported on, and performed formal testing (dry runs and formal runs) with FDA-facing documentation
• Hired, trained, and led a QA team; mentored junior members on test design and automation
• Led requirements and QA documentation review, identifying contradictions and improving product stability

Long-term healthcare project in diabetic care — Flutter mobile applications.

• Analyzed requirements and identified gaps and contradictions, resolving them directly with the Business Analyst and Product Owner
• Developed roughly half of the test design scope and all API test scripts; executed manual and automated tests
• Applied functional, non-functional, integration, reliability, and whitelisting testing techniques
• Built automated tests using JavaScript, Dart, Appium, and Postman, including scripts for embedded device firmware updates
• Used the Page Object Model for test framework development
• Participated in planning and performing formal testing (dry runs and formal runs) with FDA reporting
• Led a 3-person group responsible for API testing
• Authored test designs, test plans, test reports, and tester instructions
• Mentored incoming team members; introduced new tools and shared knowledge, improving performance by 40%

Long-term healthcare project in diabetic care — embedded device.

• Analyzed requirements and identified gaps and contradictions, resolving them directly with the Business Analyst and Product Owner
• Developed roughly 10% of the test design scope; executed all manual and automated tests
• Applied functional, non-functional, integration, reliability, and whitelisting testing techniques
• Built automated tests using JavaScript and Postman, including scripts for embedded device firmware updates
• Participated in FDA reporting and formal testing (dry runs and formal runs)
• Communicated directly with clients to resolve requirements gaps and development issues
• Authored test designs and tester instructions; mentored incoming team members
• Introduced new tools and shared knowledge with the team, improving performance by 40%

• Designed and implemented local area networks
• Supported corporate network infrastructure
• Conducted daily occupational health and safety training for a team of 3 responsible for customer internet connections and issue resolution
• Managed performance to meet and exceed customer and company requirements