About Michal Zak
Michal Zak is a Senior Test Automation Engineer with more than 8 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and scaling test automation frameworks for web, desktop (Electron), and API platforms across fintech/crypto hardware wallets, clinical supply chain logistics, 3D design tools, venture capital SaaS, biometric access control, and real estate CRM systems.
Engineering Philosophy
Over the past years, I’ve primarily focused on the technical aspects of testing. This includes gaining a comprehensive understanding of how complex software systems interact to design robust, scalable test automation solutions based on modern best practices. I thrive on collaborating with colleagues to solve technical challenges, constantly expanding my skills through continuous team learning. With an open and communicative mindset, my easy-going and friendly personality helps me bridge communication and align with team needs. I continuously strive to deliver high-quality software under demanding technical conditions.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Exploratory Testing (100% proficiency)
- E2E Test Automation (90% proficiency)
- API Test Automation (60% proficiency)
- Playwright (80% proficiency)
- Git / GitHub (40% proficiency)
- JavaScript (60% proficiency)
- TypeScript (50% proficiency)
- React / Node.js / GraphQL (30% proficiency)
- CI/CD (Docker) (30% proficiency)
- Zsh / Vim (30% proficiency)
Education & Certifications
- Upper Intermediate, English — New Horizon College of English in New Zealand
- Ing., Informatics — Slovak University of Technology
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, License 297