Tamar Maly Profile

Tamar Maly

Tel-Aviv · 054-9876321 · TamarMaly@gmail.com
Highly talented Senior QA & Automation Engineering specialist experienced in robust system verification Expertise of JAVA, Python, HTML, CSS, SQL and writing test documentation (STP, STD, STR).
In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies (Functional, Regression, API) within Agile environments.
▪️ Excellent interpersonal communication
▪️ Motivated, assertive and highly articulated
▪️ Rapid self-learning and creative thinking
▪️ Extensive experience working with clients
▪️ Motivating teams to meet objectives
▪️ High level of human relations & commitment

Automation Project

Automation project on the website iHerb
"The World's Best Valued Website of Your Favorite Vitamins, Supplements & Much More"

The goal: To examine an existing website, explore its structure and test different aspects of the website dynamically using automation framework.

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The Structure of the project:

Login • User info • Account settings • Search • Cart • E2E Flows

Explore the project's code and STD files:

Experience

Independent Projects & Community Leadership
AI & Prompt Engineering Focus
2025 - Present
Developed independent projects, leveraging Generative AI (LLMs) to optimize data workflows, refine technical prompts, and streamline documentation processes.
QA & Automation Engineer
Varonis
2020 - 2024
Design, coordinate and implement testing activities as well as manual and automated tests. Planning and leading extensive testing for a newly integrated platform within the system. Performing testing on a web-based product management system.
Core Achievements & Updated Impact:
  • Led E2E testing for new feature integrations, analyzing database activity and anomalies using SQL, Web testing, and Active Directory.
  • Established local and cloud-based testing infrastructures and complex integration environments for functional and analytical web-based systems, including log analysis.
  • Collaborated in Agile (Scrum) environments across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality product delivery and documentation.

Detailed Historical Role Progression:

Position 1: QA Engineer – New Feature integration (1 year)
Performed integration testing for a new feature across multiple platforms, involving SQL testing, data validation, web testing, permissions and Active Directory, in local/cloud labs.

Position 2: QA Engineer – Web Team (2 years)
Conducted extensive functional, web, and analytical testing for the company's Web interface. Established and managed local and cloud-based testing labs.

Position 3: QA Engineer – Multidisciplinary Testing Team (6 months)
Focused on cross-departmental testing projects integrating shared features across various teams.

Manual QA Engineer - Web & Mobile testing
Qualitest Group - Elbit Systems Ltd
February 2018 - February 2020
Manual QA on a communication application. Mobile and Web testing. Backup team lead, worked alongside with the product owners and product managers. Team member in a cross-functional agile team. Managing professionally the QA team members in Ukraine. Developed a new method of test plan which reduced testing time by half.
My Responsibilities:
  • Testing the app on many different models of mobile phones and different OS on the web.
  • Network testing on all ends of the product.
  • Active professional team leader to the QA team members in Ukraine, reviewing work and mentoring.
  • Reorganizing and renewing the entire testing unit including methodology and writing tests.
  • Using Jira to manage tests and other testing tools for Mobile & Web tests.
  • Agile environment, working closely with developers, product team, help desk, and designers.
  • Executing UI/UX, Functional, E2E, Regression, and Sanity testing.
Manual QA Engineer - Web & Mobile testing
uTest
April 2017 - February 2018
Manual Web & Mobile QA - Freelancer from home. Functional testing on apps and websites, scanning for bugs and issues. Usability testing, delivering reports and professional feedback.
Projects Portfolio:
  • ISSTA – mobile web / app
  • Mako – mobile interface
  • Isracard – mobile application
Team Leader at the Network Operations Center
888holdings
2016 - February 2017
Keeping the NOC ready and running 24/7.
My Responsibilities:
  • Keeping projects on track: planning, scheduling, coordinating with R&D resources.
  • Identifying and analyzing trends of players.
Team Leader at NOC and System Administrator
Office of the Prime Minister of Israel
October 2008 - 2016
NOC maintenance, managing shifts, running the after-hours helpdesk, and training team members.
My Responsibilities:
  • Inception and implementation of new SOPs and introducing the team to new technologies.
  • Running, training and helping to grow a team of up to 12 people.
  • Keeping projects on track: planning, scheduling, coordinating with R&D resources.
  • Analyst at the Big Data team: training an indexing and retrieval system (2013).
  • Assisting a Data Clearing team to transfer data between classified networks in complex cases (2012).

Education

Professional Automation Course
Automation.co.il (Selenium, TestNG, Java, Python)
2020
QA Foundation Course & Certificate
John Bryce (ISTQB Certified, SQL, HTML, Java, CSS, MTM, QC, Mobile & Web Testing)
2017

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools Matrix:
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AI & Prompt Engineering

  • Generative AI (LLMs)
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Technical Prompt Refinement
  • Data Workflow Extraction

Languages

  • JAVA
  • Python
  • HTML / CSS
  • SQL

Tools & Methods

  • Selenium & TestNG
  • JIRA & MTM
  • Postman & API Testing
  • Active Directory

Systems & Ops

  • Windows & Linux
  • NOC Infrastructure
  • Log Analysis
  • Team Leadership

Community Involvement & Volunteering

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Dogs Welfare Group Administrator

Feb 2016 - Present · Maltese Lovers Israel

Group administrator at Maltese Lovers Israel - a dog welfare Facebook group. Fosters lost/unwanted dogs at home, helps find them new homes, and arranges large-scale group meetings and fundraising.

Community Garden Manager

2025 - 2026

Manage the local neighborhood garden, acting as the primary liaison with the Tel Aviv municipality and residents. Oversee planting schedules and organize community events, volunteer days, and educational activities for children.

Distinctions & Certifications

Certificate of Distinction
Office of the Prime Minister of Israel — Awarded yearly to approximately 1 in 200 personnel.
2014
Psychometric Exam Score: 730 / 800
Scored in the top 3% nationwide (Israeli equivalent of SAT).

Military Service

Intelligence Officer / Analyst
Office of the Prime Minister of Israel (Mandatory Military Service)
▪️ Served as an analyst executing advanced data retrieval and information summarization.
2004 - 2006

Languages

HEBREW
Mother Tongue (100%)
ENGLISH
Fluent (95%)