TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - Interview Answer - May 9, 2023

[mportnov]

Tell us about yourself

[AnnaD]

I have master’s degree in marketing.
I have worked in the international cosmetics company for 6 years and once I moved to United States. I have worked in various office position.
I want to change careers because working in IT I can work anywhere in the world and think that QA profession will give me an opportunity to work in IT.
Love working with software and with writing documents and solving non-standard complex situations.
This is when my friend recommended QA. I believe this is a great career change that will help me with getting more stability in my life. In the next five years, I want to be great at QA testing and work at a company that gives me opportunities and be able growing as well.

[dvlad]

I graduated from Far Eastern State Technical University in 2001, BS in Acoustic System.
2003 BS in Computer Science,
2005 Data Protection courses (major in hardware).

My work experience:
12/2021 - 05/2022 Warehouse equipment engineer
- managed equipment operation, workstations, video surveillance system
10/2008 - 05/2021 Senior engineer
- developed logic for programmable relays
- programmed programmable relays and controllers
- made settings in different industrial equipment such us frequency drives, controllers, sensors, etc.
- managed team of up to 10 people
08/2003 - 09/2006 System administrator
- maintained network and air traffic controllers workstations

In July 2022 I came to United States and have a chance to start a new career in QA because I believe it's my way to help people and based on my experience I can do a lot, and in 3-5 years I want to be someone who makes the difference.

[ConservaThor]

Hi, I’m Nick. Higher education in Economics and Finance. I have experience working as a trader and asset manager in the stock and derivatives market, with participation in projects creating trading algorithms for automated exchange trading. And yes, I'm also a baker and cheese maker Currently, I devote all my free time to learning, from improving my English language skills to programming. And also, I've only been in the US for 2 weeks, still adjusting

[shumenko_s]

Education:
1988-1994 – Kiev Polytechnic Institute, radio engineering faculty. Specialty: engineer – designer- technologist of radio electronic equipment.

Job experience:
2021 till now: self-employed. Independent contractor: truck driver
2019-2021: self-employed. Independent contractor: Uber/ Lyft driver
2015 - 2019: self-employed. Independent contractor: Hardwood floor installation and repair.
2009 - 2015: Company: Swissport Ukraine LLC. Field of business: ground handling in airports. Position: Head of cleaning team. Manage 180 people. Responsible for cleaning of aircrafts. Place of job: Ukraine, Kiev, Airport “Borispol”
2004-2009: Private business
1994-2004: Company: Air company “Ukraine International Airlines”. Place of Job: Ukraine, Kiev, Airport “Borispol”. Position: 1994-1996 – cargo agent. In 1996 was promoted to position of Head of cargo operations department, managed 15 people. Responsible for organizing of process of handling commercial cargo in airport “Borispol” and airport abroad of Ukraine were flight Ukraine International.


I like logic. I like algorithm. I tried programming earlier to improve working with data on my previous job in airline industry. I think I have ability to learn programming and work in this field. QA is one of simplest way to get into industry. Hope in the near future I will be a good programmer say in Java Script or even few languages.

[Igor Gogolnichanu]

Hello, my name is Igor, I am from Ukraine. Married, has 2 daughters. We arrived in the states a little more than half a year. There is experience in some areas: trade in auto products, auto services, experience in auto repair, in the maritime sector. I have good communication and stress tolerance skills. I learn quickly, use a systematic approach to workflows, and automate the process. I can work both in a team and on my own. There is a higher education in the field of economics and labor training. I can identify the needs of customers and popularly convey the necessary information to a person. Ready for new IT challenges

[tsiavp]

Hello everybody, my name’s Artem. Very please met here people, friends who also want improve in QA.

Education:
Aug 2001 - Jun 2006
Master Degree of Analyst in Information Systems. Specialty Protection of information with limited access and automation of its processing
Jun 2014
Master Degree of Laws

Experiance:
Jul 2006 - current
Main specialties: a qualified specialist in the field of information technology and security, system administration, head of the information security system department, network engineering, web design. More than 15 years of experience in information security, more than 5 years of experience in network engineering and system administration. Experience in configuring and maintaining Dell, HP, Mikrotik and other equipment. Built a dozen secure remote telecommunications infrastructures. Processed over 100 resources to prevent the spread of malware.

Skills:
- building a secure remote telecommunications infrastructure (VMware ESXiServer, Mikrotik, Ipsec, vpn, Windows 2012/2016 Server, Rdp);
- fault-tolerant control of system software (Veeam backup & replication);
- creation of a secure computer network (Mikrotik, Ipsec, vpn, Rdp);
- installation, configuration of the OS (Windows 10 -11, OS X);
- protection, backup of information (BitLocker, TrueCrypt, VeeamBackup);
- updating of computers and peripheral equipment...

I decided to change my profession because I have good analytical skills, I am interested in this area and I think that I can enjoy this job and earn money at the same time.

Today, competent testers are required in all IT areas, and the demand for new employees does not dry out and they have interesting salary offers. A person with almost any working background can go into a profession: his personal qualities and meticulousness are much more important.

Everything is developing. It is impossible to say exactly what will happen in 5 years. Definitely want to learn this industry, additionally several languages. it is possible to lead a team and help others explore new areas.

[SergeyKatis]

Hello, my name is Sergey, I am 40 years old.
I am from Ukraine, Kyiv.
I have a master degree in social work and psychology.
I decided to change my career.
Because I was disappointed in the methods of work and funding of social workers in Ukraine.
I completed the course "frontend developer" in 2010.
In Ukraine, I had worked as a frontend developer for 7 years.
In 2017 I moved to the USA.
After adapting to the life in the USA, I decided to resume my career in IT.
I decided to try at QA because many people notice my attention to detail and I believe my previous experience as a frontend developer will definitely help me.
I want to grow in this profession and want to be useful and successful.
I graduated from the QA course at the school of Mikhail Portnov, and I am very grateful to Him!

[PavelVasyliev]

My name is Pavel.

I worked on a passenger ship for 15 years.

• I performed the duties of a seaman, which included maintaining the ship and interacting with people.
• I also worked as an engineer, servicing the ship's systems and engines.

In general, all the employees had multiple functions.

Currently, I am in Canada, and I have chosen the profession of a software tester because I am skilled at handling routine work. I have good observational skills, a passion for gadgets and new technologies, and having well-developed soft skills will be a valuable addition. I believe I have everything it takes to be successful in this profession.

[Maryna Kostash]

Hi, my name is Maryna. Since the young age, I have been passionate about foreign languages. Obtained a degree in English Language and Literature from the University in Ukraine and worked as an English teacher while studying.

After moving to US, I have mainly worked in restaurant management and delivery services. However, I have always had a dream of working in IT field. I have decided to dedicate my time to learning QA as I think my personal qualities of being detail-oriented, patient and having good observation skills will aid me in becoming a professional in this field. I am looking for a job that I can stay long-term, that has a great culture and, in the future, I am definitely interested in leadership positions.

[Oleg Komarov]

Hello, my name is Oleg.
- Education - State Polytechnic University in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I have master degree in management of organisations.
- Work experience - I have been working for 9 years as a sales manager on a metallurgical plant, now I work as a sales manager in company which sells equipment for oil and gas industry
- Why career change? - Me and my family is in a process of moving to US as DV2023 lottery winners
- Why QA? - I need a job when I’ll move to US
- How do you see yourself in 5 years from now? - I’m successful in QA, I have remote job and travel a lot. Travelling is my passion. I will receive US citizenship in 5 years.

[Ilia_Evseev]

I started to work survival jobs right after high school graduation to support my family. I was always attracted to technology and was very happy to find a job as an operator-analytic of a road traffic at 2014 where I worked for several years. It was a contract job that was knit to my boss's ability to find that contracts and give it to me in spite of shrinking market, but eventually he left for his country and I again started to search for a jobs that I would like. Sporadically I tried to learn front-end development while working survival jobs but had no clear idea of how to land on a real job in web development. Eventually one of my favorite tech YouTubers recommended to try myself in software testing and recommended a SQA school. I see my future in QA field and want to grow in profession to someone who really makes the difference as a software tester.

[Karina Ogai]

Hello, My name is Karina.

Education:

2004-2009- St.Peterburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions. Specialty: socio-cultural activities in the field of tourism and hotel business - manager

Job experience:

2006-2009 sales manager of audio-video equipment
2009-2018 specialist of the credit department at the bank
2020 I moved to the USA and started working part-time as a HHC, where I continue to work to this day

Why career change? I want to have a serious, prestigious job to ensure a good life for myself and my children

Why QA? Because this is an opportunity to develop and gain new experience. Also, the profession of a tester has a number of other advantages, including the ability to work remotely, flexible work hours and the ability to communicate with a variety of people

How do you see yourself in 5 years from now?

I successfully work as a tester remotely from anywhere in the world, travel a lot and I have the opportunity to save money for college for my children and for a down payment to buy my own house

[alinatofan]

Hi !
My name is Alina Tofan .
I have university's degree in Accounting.
I have been working for 2 years as a office assistant in my country and 4 years as an accountant in United States.
I want to change my proffesion because working in IT I can work anywhere in the world.
In the next five years, I want to be successful in QA , to work for a good company who can help me to grow in this industry.

[Zenozmos]

Greetings.

My name is German Shevelev. I was born in Russia, graduated from Nizhny Novgorod State University as a Specialist of International Relationships, mastering my English, Chinese and communicative skills there.

Right after the graduation I decided to test my abilities in real life and enrolled on the opportunity to teach English in a chain of kindergartens located in Beijing, China.

After I successfully spent one year there, proving the point that I am able to live in foreign surroundings which was a terrific experience, I had to go back home to take care of my mother's business while she was away taking care of her close relatives. I thought that I would cover her position which required accounting, communicative and decision-making skills for mere months. Instead I stayed for almost 4 years since I managed to tackle the majority of assigned tasks on my own. Feeling that I have completed my assignment and my family duty to its' full, I decided to move on.

It was time to put my university gained skills into proper use, so I applied for a position of an Information Analyst at the Nizhny Novgorod Development Corporation. After a couple of interviews and a bottle of Martini I was accepted. My main duties were to analyse the regional market, find what it lacked and try to introduce new product makers, both domestic and international, into the area of my home state. That included basic and thorough analisys of the region's information and communication with local and outside producers of goods. I am glad to conclude that all in all my employer and my managers were satisfied with my performance and were sorry to let me go when I decided to change my life drastically once again and migrate to the USA this time.

Here, starting as a simple mover, with effort and sweat and sleepless nights but eventually, I managed to gain the basics of dispatching in the rapidly developing moving company, which demanded multi-tasking, fast decision making skills and resistance to stress. As a result now I am responsible for all the local moves within the company along the East Coast from Maine to North Carolina. Unfortunately, the wear and tear of the position started to affect my health both physical and psycological in a negative way. This required reevaluation of the current situation, my abilities and future opportunities. It was clear to me that I had to move on to something less stressfull yet consistent and secure.

So, here I am yet again trying to push my boundaries even further and gain new specific knowledge which would allow me to undertake challenging and rewarding tasks and at the same time stay in control of my life.