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I'm Corinna Gosev

Junior QA Tester

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About Me

With a background in detail-oriented administrative roles and people processes, I transitioned into Quality Assurance to blend analytical thinking with technical skills and ensure software reliability. Starting my IT journey as a QA tester, I developed a strong passion for spotting issues early and delivering high-quality products. Drawing on my experience in HR and administration, I bring curiosity, creativity, and precision to every project, with a constant drive to keep learning, growing, and making an impact in software development.

Manual Testing Test Case Execution Bug Reporting & Tracking (Jira) Regression Testing Exploratory Testing Requirement Analysis Basic Understanding of SDLC & Agile SQL (Basic queries)

Experience

Junior QA Tester

Atwww

01/2025 - Present
  • Executed end-to-end manual testing for multiple client projects, including company landing pages (cross-browser & responsive checks) and a web application with MongoDB backend for managing publicity ads
  • Validated functional, usability, and visual requirements across mobile and desktop environments, ensuring consistent experience across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and mobile browsers
  • Ran scripted test cases based on user stories/acceptance criteria and complemented them with exploratory sessions to uncover edge cases (e.g., unusual ad configurations, invalid inputs)
  • Logged reproducible defects in Jira with detailed steps, expected vs. actual results, and supporting screenshots/videos, improving developer turnaround on bug fixes
  • Retested fixes and performed targeted regression testing on critical flows such as form submissions, ad creation, login/authentication, and dashboard navigation

HR Administrator

TSL GmbH

01/2024 - 12/2024
  • Responsible for preparatory payroll and salary accounting
  • Comprehensive contract management: drafting and managing all employment contracts
  • Ensuring complete administrative preparation for international employees (tax ID, social security, registration) prior to their start date
  • Full support and guidance throughout the employee lifecycle – from onboarding to offboarding

Recruitment Consultant

Tatenwerk GmbH

02/2023 - 12/2023
  • Placement of commercial specialists and executives through direct hire and temporary staffing
  • Conducting qualification interviews, including interview preparation
  • Active sourcing and direct search of candidates
  • Creating and publishing job advertisements

Team Assistant

VDE

04/2022 - 01/2023
  • Assistance to the head office and support for five regional managers
  • Close collaboration with the VDE Politics department and honorary officeholders
  • Coordination and organization of European business trips and events (congresses, forums, workshops, conferences)

Office Manager

Thinksurance GmbH

01/2020 - 03/2022
  • Administrative support to executive leadership, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Coordination and management of complex schedules, reflecting excellent time management and prioritization
  • Correspondence with business partners in German and English, showing clear communication skills
  • Development and implementation of new processes, indicating problem-solving ability and process improvement mindset

Education

Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 (In Progress)

ISTQB

07/2025 - In Progress
  • International Software Testing Qualifications Board certification
  • Foundation level testing principles and practices
  • Industry-recognized QA credential

QA Manual Testing Bootcamp

Udemy

02/2025 - 04/2025
  • Comprehensive manual testing training
  • Practical testing methodologies and tools
  • Hands-on testing experience and best practices

State-Certified Commercial Assistant

Georg-Kerschensteiner School

08/2017 - 07/2019
  • Formal business administration qualification
  • German state-recognized certification
  • Commercial and administrative skills foundation