Mykyta Buka

Test Manager on the AMG project, leading UI and backend testing. Enabled 100% validation of all tickets ready for testing each sprint. Defined a unified test strategy aligned with SDLC and ASPICE, increasing throughput by ~10%. Shifted focus to automation, increasing coverage 7× and enabling tests on real hardware. Initiated testing for a next-generation Android-based automotive platform, including documentation and onboarding. Optimized team structure, creating capacity equal to 2 FTEs.

Contributed to an internal PoC Android Automotive application demonstrating rapid adoption of a new tech stack by teams with no prior Android experience. Coordinated multiple teams, defined a realistic PoC scope under tight timelines, and synchronized delivery. Organized repositories, boards, and roadmaps; supported implementation and bug fixing; and prepared the final demo running on real hardware, including Raspberry Pi. Also drove upskilling via setup guides and a tailored training plan.

Led an automotive project for Daimler Truck adapting a vsomeip-based framework for Android Automotive OS. Built a cross-functional team and delivery model from scratch. Delivered 100% of committed scope. Defined direction for CI/CD and DevOps, reducing dev/test effort by ~20%. Achieved 100% unit test and test case coverage, ~80% automation. Contributed to a Java-based FIDL → Java/AIDL code generator with fully automated validation. Prepared and delivered stakeholder demos.

Scrum Master / Team Lead on an automotive HMI project for Mercedes. Started as a C++/Qt/QML developer and transitioned to leading a cross-functional Scrum team (dev + QA). Established Scrum, SDLC and ASPICE practices, achieving 100% sprint commitment completion, ~95% unit test coverage, 100% requirements coverage, and ~90% automation coverage. Co-designed system architecture, reduced rework by ~50%, performed code reviews, supported hiring and onboarding, and acted as people manager. SAFe 6 Scrum Master.

Worked on an automotive HMI project for Mercedes, developing UI for a next-generation infotainment system using C++/Qt/QML. Contributed to architecture design, feature implementation with 100% unit test and documentation coverage, and bug analysis based on in-car logs and simulations. Focused on clean, modular architecture, reducing rework by ~50%. Performed regular Gerrit code reviews (~15/week, ~300 LOC each), collaborated with QA and concept teams, and supported hiring and onboarding.

Worked as a C++ Developer on a professional video editing application for an Avid project. Developed new features for a complex C++/Qt-based video editor, including an in-application file system browser with media preview, search, favorites, and import functionality. Gained strong experience with multithreading, IPC, MVC, and Qt internals. Extended media plugins and format support. Fixed bugs and refactored a large legacy codebase. Supported Python-based build systems on Windows and macOS.

Worked as a part-time C/C++ programming instructor, teaching students with diverse backgrounds, from school students to adults changing careers. Designed structured curricula, delivered lectures on C/C++ fundamentals and practice, and prepared assignments. Assessed homework, tracked progress, and provided clear, motivating feedback. Developed strong communication and mentoring skills. Several students successfully transitioned into professional software development roles after completing the courses.

Worked as a C++/Qt Developer and DSP Engineer on music-related services. Implemented audio fingerprinting to detect duplicate and identical tracks in large music databases using a client-server architecture. Developed a DSP proof of concept for extracting pilot signals from noisy audio. Built a cross-platform desktop application (Linux, Windows, macOS) for music library management with iTunes sync. Gained experience in multithreading, Qt UI development, audio processing, and client-server communication.

Worked as a part-time Web Developer in a web studio, delivering websites for various clients. Developed projects ranging from landing pages to full e-commerce solutions with both frontend and backend functionality. Built custom parsers and automation scripts for collecting and processing product data. Worked extensively with WordPress and Magento. Used HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX to build dynamic, interactive web interfaces.

First professional software engineering role in an R&D environment. Worked on projects related to error-correcting codes and applied cryptography, including a Reed–Solomon codec and research in homomorphic encryption. Developed C/C++ applications with unit tests, adapted mathematical algorithms for practical use, and translated scientific research into working software. Created UML diagrams and technical documentation, collaborating closely with senior engineers and researchers.

Completed a one-month internship in information security during university studies. Assisted in developing information security policies for banking environments aligned with ISO 9001, supported basic risk assessment activities, and reviewed internal security and compliance documentation. Analyzed real-world security cases and applied practical findings to academic research and diploma work.

Graduated with honors

Graduated with honors