# About Michal Zak — Senior Test Automation Engineer

**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**

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