How SheCodes Helped Olha Transition from Manual QA to Automation Engineer
πββοΈ Before SheCodes
Meet Olha πΊπ¦! Originally from Ukraine, Olha has been living in New York for over 7 years. She loves dancing, playing guitar, and learning languagesβshe speaks 4 languages and is eager to learn her 5th. In her free time, she enjoys solving logical problems and exploring coding challenges.
Before diving into coding, Olha worked in hospitality, where she developed strong customer service and operational skills. After transitioning into the IT field as a QA Manual Analyst, she enjoyed working on software quality but wanted to push her career further. Coding seemed like the perfect next step. When she discovered SheCodes through Instagram ads, it felt like the ideal opportunity to explore coding and continue advancing in the tech industry.
βI've always seen me advancing in IT and coding is something that I thought I would enjoy.β
Olha began her SheCodes journey some time ago, excited by the chance to deepen her skills and transition from Manual QA to Automation. She saw the SheCodes Workshops as the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in coding, especially in JavaScript, and take a more active role in shaping software quality. The structured learning approach of SheCodes was exactly what she needed to balance learning with her existing responsibilities in IT.
π©βπ» Her SheCodes Experience
Olhaβs experience with SheCodes was both interesting and exciting. She found the workshops engaging, and the lessons were presented in a clear and understandable way, making the learning process smooth and enjoyable.
βI am so glad that I chose SheCodes and made this investment in myself. The decision to start learning Front-End Development is one of the best decisions I have made so far. I have gained a lot of new and valuable skills!β
She was able to grasp new concepts quickly and appreciated how well-structured the material was, allowing her to learn a lot in a short amount of time. This strong foundation gave her the confidence to dive deeper into coding and explore new areas in tech. π
π How SheCodes has Helped to Change Her Life
Thanks to SheCodes, Olha was able to switch from Manual QA to QA Automation. The skills she learned helped her advance in her career, giving her the confidence and knowledge she needed to grow.
βI was able to switch from manual QA to automation, and I fell in love with JavaScript. The knowledge given to me at SheCodes helped me to advance a lot in my career and gain much more knowledge in the industry.β
Today, Olha works as a QA Automation Engineer at NBCUniversal. In her role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality of the software her team develops. Her day-to-day tasks involve writing automated tests using Cypress, a powerful testing framework, and coding primarily in JavaScript to make sure that the software meets the highest standards of functionality and performance.
Along the way, Olha fell in love with JavaScript, and this passion has fueled her growth in the tech world. SheCodes provided her with a solid foundation, allowing her to gain much more expertise and continue progressing in her field. Weβre incredibly proud of her achievements! π
π©βπΌ Advice to Future SheCodes Student
Olha has some inspiring advice for future SheCodes students: Always be open to learning more. IT is a constantly growing field with endless possibilities, and she encourages you to dive in and embrace the excitement that comes with it.
"Approach it with the mindset of a winner, [success] is going to come to you if you put enough effort into it," she says. Olha also reminds you that while looking for your first job in IT can be challenging, persistence is key.
She believes that with hard work and dedication, success will follow, and you'll be well-prepared to thrive in this dynamic industry. πͺ
We are so proud of you, Olha! π
π Olhaβs SheCodes Basics Testimonial:
βI just love coding! And I love every lesson with SheCodes, because they are short and informative, and there is a lot of practice which is very important in studying. Looking forward to SheCodes Plus! πΊ P.S. I absolutely enjoy SheCodes Radio and wondering how it was build. Really want to learn that.β
π Olhaβs SheCodes Plus Testimonial:
βHere we go! I have finished the SheCodes Plus Course :) And I am so happy that I made this decision. I absolutely love the way Matt teaches and all the videos are very informative and interesting. Feeling very proud of myself that I was able to build my own weather app π€© I know it's not perfect, but still feel like I did some magic π§π»ββοΈ So grateful for the opportunity to study coding, and glad to do it at SheCodes π©π»βπ»β
πΒ OlhaβsΒ React Add-On Testimonial:
βI can't believe I have finished the whole SheCodes bootcamp! π€© I am so glad that I chose SheCodes and made this investment in myself. The decision to start learning Front End Development is one of the best decisions I have made so far. I have gained a lot of new and valuable skills! Every lesson and exercise was super cool and I enjoyed them a lot! Big thanks to Matt and the whole SheCodes team! π©π»βπ»β€οΈβ
