About

Quality engineering, without the consultancy theatre.

Independent practitioner. I show up, do the work, leave your team stronger than I found them. No army of juniors, no white-paper deliverables nobody reads.

15+
Years in QA
40+
Frameworks shipped
200+
Engineers mentored
60+
Workshops delivered
01 // Operating Principles

How I work.

01

Quality is engineered, not inspected

Testing after the fact is too late. Build the pipeline, gates, and architecture that prevent defects from leaving the developer's machine.

02

Automation is leverage, not coverage

A 90% coverage suite that nobody trusts is worse than 40% coverage that catches regressions in 4 minutes.

03

AI augments judgement, doesn't replace it

LLMs are great at scaffolding tests and reviewing diffs. They are bad at understanding your risk model. Use them accordingly.

02 // Credentials

Certifications & recognition.

linkedin.com/in/olha-surai →
Jan 2025 — Present

Test Manager & Analyst

Helping teams manage quality across the delivery lifecycle through requirements analysis, test coordination, release readiness, risk identification, defect prioritization, and structured QA practices focused on reliable, business-aligned software releases.

May 2024

Recognized Consulting Professional

Recognized for expertise and ethics in consulting practices.

Jul 2018 · ISTQB®

Certified Tester, Advanced Level — Test Analyst

Credential ID 18-CTAL-TA-139710-05

Nov 2017 · ISTQB®

Certified Tester, Foundation Level

Credential ID 17-CTFL-124389-03

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