CHARLES HOJDUS
QA Automation Tester | Entry-Level QA Automation Engineer
Philadelphia, PA |
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hojdus-a48781295 | GitHub: github.com/charleshojdus-bit
QA Portfolio: github.com/charleshojdus-bit/qa-automation-portfolio
SUMMARY
Entry-level QA automation candidate with a BS in Computer Science and hands-on experience building Selenium/Pytest UI test automation. Developed a Python QA automation portfolio using Page Object Model design, explicit waits, Git/GitHub, and GitHub Actions CI to validate login, inventory, cart, and checkout workflows. Brings real-world root-cause analysis, ownership, quality focus, and customer communication from years leading construction projects and resolving field issues.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Test Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, Page Object Model, explicit waits, UI regression testing, end-to-end workflow testing
Programming / Tools: Python, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions CI, VS Code, Chrome DevTools basics
Foundations: SQL/database concepts, Java/OOP basics, data structures, software quality assurance, agile/Scrum
PROJECTS
QA Automation Portfolio — Python, Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, Page Object Model, GitHub Actions
• Built a maintainable UI automation framework with reusable page objects and clear separation between test intent and browser interaction details.
• Created 12 passing UI tests covering valid/invalid login paths, locked-out user behavior, inventory visibility, add/remove cart behavior, cart badge validation, and a full checkout workflow.
• Added a GitHub Actions CI pipeline to run automated Pytest regression checks and configured headless Chrome execution for CI environments.
• Stabilized a checkout form issue through systematic debugging of field entry, waits, click behavior, and application validation feedback.
Bookstore Management System — CTU Team Project / Scrum Master
• Served as Scrum Master across two academic sprints, coordinating meetings, documentation, deadlines, team communication, sprint reviews, and presentations.
• Supported use case documentation for customer and staff workflows including account creation, login, catalog search, cart/checkout, order history, inventory management, sales records, and publisher replenishment orders.
• Documented security and reliability requirements/design expectations, including password hashing expectations, account lockout rules, input validation, secure session handling, audit logging, and role-based access considerations.
EDUCATION
Colorado Technical University — Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Concentration in Software Engineering
Graduated February 2026 | Magna Cum Laude | GPA: 3.83
Relevant Coursework: Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, SQL/Database Concepts, Machine Learning Concepts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner / Operator, C&J Construction — Philadelphia, PA | 2015–2020
• Owned and operated a construction business, coordinating projects, directing small crews, resolving job-site issues, communicating with customers, and ensuring work met quality and deadline expectations.
• Applied practical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to diagnose field problems, plan repairs, adjust when conditions changed, and deliver reliable outcomes.
• Built transferable QA strengths through attention to detail, ownership of outcomes, documentation habits, pressure management, and clear communication with stakeholders.
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