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Kliridis
Charalampos

QA Explorer

I'm a versatile and adaptable professional with a diverse background in music and software testing. I have a strong passion for learning and exploring new things. In my free time I explore code & music. Currently, I'm working as a Senior DevOps Quality Assurance Software Engineer at Playtech.

About

Myself

Well

As a QA Engineer with over seven years of experience in the software development industry, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a relentless drive to ensure that every product I touch achieves the highest quality standards. My background in computer science has provided me with a strong technical foundation, enabling me to understand the intricacies of software design and development.

My expertise lies in manual testing. I am good in multiple programming languages, which allows me to adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies. My goal is to identify and resolve potential issues before they affect the end-user, ensuring a seamless and positive user experience.

In my current role, I have successfully reduced the bug rate by 30% through meticulous test planning and execution. I am a firm believer in continuous improvement and regularly engage in professional development to stay abreast of the latest QA trends and practices. I take pride in mentoring junior QA engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing leads to collective success.

Work

Experience

Professional Journey

Highlights from my recent roles and contributions.

Playtech BGT Sports

Senior DevOps QA Engineer

Ensures product quality and reliability by combining QA expertise with DevOps practices, automating pipelines, improving CI/CD workflows, and optimizing testing across development and production environments.

2025 - present

Previous Roles

QA Engineer

Leads quality assurance processes through test planning, execution, and automation, ensuring stable, high-quality software releases across teams and projects.

2019 - 2025
Education

Never Stops

Certifications

ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level

The Foundation Level certification gives practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing and forms the basis of the ISTQB Certified Tester scheme.

2020 - 2021

ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level - Agile Tester

The Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester certification provides a thorough introduction to the technical testing skills required across agile delivery teams.

2019 - 2020

University

CyQF/EQF 5 - Back-end Developer

Neorama Education, Nicosia

2025

CyQF/EQF 5 - Front-end Developer

Neorama Education, Nicosia

2024

Department of Information & Communication Systems Engineering

University of Aegean, Samos

2014 - 2018
Skills

On

Programming Skills

A snapshot of the languages and tools I rely on daily.

HTML5 70%
CSS3 55%
JavaScript 30%
Interests

Hobbies

Staying balanced with creative and active hobbies keeps me energised and curious outside the office.

  • Yoga
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Self-Learning
  • Sports
Contact

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I am always open to discussing new projects, opportunities or partnerships. Reach out using the details below or drop by on maps.