About Me
Bridging Quality Assurance and Development
Hello! I'm Roman Chursin
Results-driven Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 10+ years of experience driving quality across Web and Mobile platforms. Expert in building robust automation frameworks using Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript with Playwright, Selenium, and Cypress.
AI-Powered Automation Specialist: Experienced in AI-assisted testing workflows, including MCP Agents and prompt engineering for Playwright-based automation. Strong front-end testing background with React and modern JS/TS tooling.
Proven track record of reducing deployment times, improving code quality, and mentoring QA teams in agile environments. Skilled at architecting test strategies and improving software quality through cross-functional collaboration.
Currently based in Pennsylvania. U.S. Citizen, authorized to work for any employer.
Core Skills & Technologies
AI & Automation
Languages & Frameworks
CI/CD & DevOps
Architecture & Leadership
Professional Experience
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Kajabi
Irvine, CA (Remote) | May 2021 – Present
- Designed and executed test strategy for end-to-end and cross-functional testing, improving product reliability across key features
- Architected and transitioned automation framework from Selenium to Playwright, cutting test execution times by up to 30%
- Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines using SauceLabs, Harness, and GitHub Actions to standardize testing and accelerate feedback loops
- Mentored junior and mid-level QA engineers on automation design patterns, test methodology, and coding best practices
- Collaborated with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to refine user experiences and improve feature quality
- Integrated new tools for enhanced manual and automated test reporting, monitoring, and analytics
- Assisted with front-end testing initiatives for React-based applications, validating key UI components and user flows
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
PRANACODERS
Austin, TX (Remote) | June 2017 – April 2021
- Led QA efforts across Web and Mobile applications in finance, biotech, entertainment, and e-commerce sectors
- Developed and maintained automation scripts with Python, Selenium WebDriver, and Pytest
- Designed test strategies and distributed tasks among a distributed QA team to ensure broad and efficient coverage
- Performed API, cross-browser, compatibility, and regression testing across macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android platforms
- Authored detailed test plans, designs, and strategies while ensuring comprehensive defect tracking and resolution in JIRA
- Worked closely with software engineers, product managers, and designers to resolve design issues and refine feature implementation
Software Quality Analyst
Alpha Development of Florida LLC
Hallandale, FL (Remote) | August 2015 – May 2017
- Led QA phases for travel and booking Web/Mobile applications, with focus on cross-browser, cross-platform, and performance testing
- Authored reusable, easy-to-maintain test plans and test cases to streamline the QA process
- Executed API, performance, GUI, and UAT testing while collaborating with business analysts and engineering teams
- Organized pair testing sessions and bug bashes to identify and resolve critical issues quickly
- Served as subject matter expert for multiple projects, coaching junior testers in best practices and ensuring high-quality releases
Key Achievements
Pioneer in AI-assisted testing workflows with MCP Agents and prompt engineering, creating next-generation automation solutions
Accelerated deployment cycles by 30% by optimizing CI/CD workflows and implementing parallel testing strategies
Drove adoption of TypeScript for test automation and front-end component validations, improving code quality and maintainability across teams
Recognized for strong leadership and mentorship, consistently training teams on modern testing methodologies and automation best practices