Summary
Michael L is a Senior Automation Engineer with 12 years of testing and automation experience across mobile (Android/iOS), web, and cloud platforms, currently running his own consultancy in Portugal. He blends deep manual testing expertise with semi-automated web and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS validation on Linux, Windows, and macOS, and a practical command of SQL for data-driven test scenarios. His background includes roles at Google and X (Google X Robotics) and senior automation positions at OwnBackup, evidencing experience in both moonshot robotics environments and enterprise backup systems. Familiar with a variety of Agile SDLC models, he excels at translating complex requirements into repeatable test strategies and reliable automation. Known for clear communication, strong analytical problem solving, and the ability to prioritize and work independently, he often bridges cross-disciplinary teams to meet tight deadlines. An unusual strength: a humanities education in Roman-Germanic philology, which contributes to his strong written skills and attention to linguistic detail in documentation and test cases.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Roman-Germanic Philology, Roman-Germanic Philology at Cherkasy State University 'Bohdan Hmelnycky'
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Undergraduate studies: Business and International Trade, Undergraduate studies: Business and International Trade at Business School Ostrava
RMCPK (Regional Management Centre)
Undergraduate studies, Undergraduate studies at Oxford House College
Undergraduate studies, Undergraduate studies at TLSI
Czech, Ukrainian, English, Russian