Alexey Koledachkin
Lead QA Automation Engineer at CarrierX
Alexey Koledachkin is a Lead QA Automation Engineer and prominent educator revolutionizing software testing education. With over 6 years of experience building test automation frameworks for international projects, he has established himself as a respected figure in the QA community. As the founder of QA Playground, the first interactive platform for practical software testing experience, Alexey is committed to making quality assurance education accessible and hands-on.
His technical expertise spans the complete testing ecosystem, from building UI automation frameworks with Playwright and Selenium to developing robust API testing solutions using Python. At CarrierX, he leads the implementation of comprehensive test automation processes and CI/CD pipelines, staying at the forefront of industry best practices.
Alexey's impact on the QA community extends beyond his professional work. His YouTube channel (@qa-proka4) has grown to over 9,000 subscribers, where he shares in-depth tutorials and insights about software testing. His authored courses have helped more than 5,000 students master test automation, with many successfully transitioning into QA automation roles.