Hi, I’m Anatoly Bobunov — QA Automation Engineer / SDET with 8+ years of experience in backend testing and automation across fintech and high-load systems.
Built test automation from scratch → coverage: 0% → 85%
Set up mobile device farm → reduced test execution time by 70%
Implemented CI/CD pipeline → accelerated feedback loop by 50%
August 2019
Exactpro Systems (exactpro.com) - QA Automation Lead
3 months
📊 Saratov, Russia
Led team of 4 SDETs developing stock market data reconciliation testing app
Reduced data validation errors by 95%
Delivered beta in 3 months, full release in 5 months (ahead of schedule)
March 2019
Exactpro Systems (exactpro.com) - QA Automation Engineer
1 year 11 months
📊 Saratov, Russia
Tested financial trading software for London and Italian Stock Exchanges
Improved system stability by 40%
Developed Python-based automated tests for FIX and ITCH protocols → reduced test execution time by 60%
Managed 500+ issues via JIRA/Redmine
November 2018
Freelance Web Developer
1 year 2 months
🌍 Saratov, Russia
Completed 4 contracts for website development
Provided long-term support for 3 client websites after delivery
Collaborated with designers, SEO specialists, and content managers
Delivered projects using WordPress and Drupal, prepared technical documentation
July 2016
Committee of Magistrates - Senior Engineer in Judicial Department
1 year 2 months
🏛 Pugachev, Russia
Administered 2 servers and 40+ workstations (installation, configuration, backups)
Managed the Judicial Department website and database
Performed minor hardware repairs and maintained technical documentation
May 2015
Interviews
Selected interviews and conversations about software quality, automation, and engineering leadership.
Анатолий Бобунов: «Тестирование все больше уходит в автоматизацию» in IT World
Aug 15 2023
Интервью о моем пути в IT, инженерных подходах к созданию масштабируемых продуктов и роли автоматизации в современной разработке.
От самоучки до SDET: как саратовский тестировщик покорил европейский рынок. in Gadgetpage
Feb 16 2022
Интервью о пути от самоучки до SDET на международном уровне и решениях, которые помогли выйти на европейский рынок.
От бэкенда до лидерства: как самоучка привел оператора связи к победе in DK.RU
Dec 1 2021
Интервью о моем профессиональном пути в IT, подходах к разработке масштабируемых сервисов и опыте, который влияет на качество продукта.
Judging
I serve as a judge and expert evaluator for technology competitions and hackathons, with a focus on software quality, innovation, and technical excellence. My evaluations are grounded in hands-on experience with Python, Golang, and Swift, as well as a strong interest in modern AI-driven approaches and their practical application in real-world systems.
I was invited to serve as a judge at AITEX Summit, a quarterly online event bringing together developers, designers, researchers, and industry leaders to solve real-world problems using AI. I am grateful for the opportunity to evaluate projects focused on practical impact, collaboration, and innovation across high-impact domains.
I was honored to be invited as a judge for the QA Hackathon – Bug Hunters Challenge, an online competition dedicated to software quality and reliability. The event brings together QA engineers, developers, SREs, and testers to work with real-world APIs, design test strategies, and compete in intensive bug-hunting challenges. I was glad to contribute to evaluating participants’ technical depth and practical QA skills.
I was pleased to serve as a judge at this Turing Day hackathon focused on innovation in educational technology. Teams developed interactive educational games based on a deliberately encrypted challenge revealed only at the event start, ensuring fair competition. I am thankful for the invitation and for the opportunity to assess creative and technical solutions aimed at making education more engaging and accessible.
I was honored to be invited as a judge for The Premia Runeta, a national IT award established in 2004. The award recognizes organizations that have made significant contributions to the development of domestic technologies, the creation of a trusted digital environment, and improvements to quality of life through technology. I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in evaluating initiatives with meaningful industry impact.
