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Certification
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Elvira Shukurova

Tbilisi

Summary

ISTQB Certified QA professional committed to delivering impactful changes and ensuring software quality. Ready to ensure quality and reliability in software products through diligent testing and issue resolution in every project.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Analyst

Exactpro Systems
11.2021 - Current
  • Managed testing process for distributed trading systems (London Stock Exchange and Turquoise MTF), overseeing all phases of regression, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) testing.
  • Led Functional QA team for multiple production releases on the London Stock Exchange and Turquoise MTF platform, ensuring everything ran smoothly when it mattered most.
  • Worked closely with clients to align our testing goals with their needs, keeping them satisfied and the projects on track.
  • Managed a team of 3 QA engineers, helping them grow and consistently deliver top-quality work.
  • Performed API testing for NATIVE, FIX, and MITCH protocols to ensure reliability across the board.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and bug fixes.
  • Expanded team knowledge base, mentoring junior QA analysts on best practices and industry standards.

IB PYP/MYP Music Teacher

ILG School (International Learning Group School)
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students PYP and MYP grades within the IB framework
  • Established and coordinated a private music program in accordance with international standards (ABRSM)
  • Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events for 70 students.
  • Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.

IB MYP Music Teacher/Music Program Coordinator

Tashkent International School
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Established a successful after-school music program in accordance with international standards (ABRSM) that grew from 20 students to 60 students in one year
  • Prepared middle- and high-school students for performances at international CEESA music festivals in Romania and Russia (String orchestra, Band, Choir)
  • Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for 150 students.
  • Taught music appreciation, history, and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of The People
CA, USA (remote)
09-2026

Master of Arts - Piano Performance

Cardiff University
Cardiff, UK
09-2018

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

State Conservatory of Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
07-2015

Skills

  • Test analysis
  • Test case development
  • Test documentation creation
  • Test planning
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Python
  • SQL

Accomplishments

  • Chevening scholarship Alumni (2017)
  • Prize winner of National and International Music Competitions

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
  • Google IT Support - Professional Certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

QA Analyst

Exactpro Systems
11.2021 - Current

IB PYP/MYP Music Teacher

ILG School (International Learning Group School)
08.2020 - 07.2021

IB MYP Music Teacher/Music Program Coordinator

Tashkent International School
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
  • Google IT Support - Professional Certificate

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of The People

Master of Arts - Piano Performance

Cardiff University

Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance

State Conservatory of Uzbekistan
Elvira Shukurova