Roman Stetsenko

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗢𝗜 & 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 When I first started in QA, I believed my job was simple: write test cases, execute them, and find bugs. That was it. But then, on a large banking project, everything changed. We executed hundreds of test cases, but when the product went live, customers couldn’t complete payments on mobile Safari. Leadership asked: “𝗗𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗤𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?” That’s when I realized testing isn’t just about finding defects—it’s about building trust and confidence in the product. And to do that, we need more than just test cases. We need 5 key pillars: 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 showed me the reality. At one point, our defect leakage was 12%—meaning too many bugs slipped into production. By tracking metrics like pass rate, defect density, and leakage, we improved our processes and cut leakage to 3%. Suddenly, leadership saw QA not as a blocker, but as a safety net. 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 became my roadmap. That payment bug? It happened because mobile Safari wasn’t in scope. A well-written plan with clear objectives, environments, and risks would have caught it. Lesson learned: a plan avoids blind spots. 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 became the GPS settings—deciding how we’d reach the destination. In one Agile setup, we built a strategy around Playwright automation + JIRA defect tracking. This cut regression from 5 days to 2, and our team became the enabler of faster releases. 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗢𝗜 gave QA a voice at the leadership table. In one project, automation cost us $15K but saved $60K in manual effort. Presenting a 400% ROI turned skeptics into sponsors, and we got more budget for scaling automation. Refer video on how to calculate ROI: https://lnkd.in/geBWGArF 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 saved me from painful surprises. Early in my career, I once said “Testing will take a week”—but it actually took 3, because I hadn’t factored in bug retesting and environment setup. Now, proper estimation helps me set realistic timelines and build credibility. ----------- - Learn 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗦𝗗𝗘𝗧 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 along with all QA process related concepts for Interview: https://lnkd.in/gnFGQUA8 - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗤&𝗔 Package for Software testers: https://lnkd.in/gVjujrb7 #qa #sidpost #sdet #automation #testautomation #softwaretesting #testing #qualityassurance #career #

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QA is evolving Rumours of QA becoming obsolete are knocking around, but it isn’t fading; it’s transforming into a powerhouse of modern software development. Today’s QA professionals are strategic partners driving quality across the entire dev lifecycle. The market is calling for: - Automation Expertise: Integrate testing early with tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright etc. - Specialised Skills: Master API, integration, and performance testing to stay ahead. - Big-Picture Thinking: Use systems knowledge and observability to ensure robust platforms. - Collaboration: Partner with developers and product teams to deliver reliable releases. QA is about enabling speed, confidence, and customer trust in every release. Upskill in automation, dive into system architecture, and champion a quality-first mindset. The future is bright for those who elevate their teams and redefine quality.

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