Nathan Szurek
Developer, QA Automation Engineer, and Open Source Contributor with a passion for building smart, reliable test automation and software solutions.
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About

I love building and testing unique things and I don't shy away from a challenge. I'm comfortable working on my own or collaborating with developers, product owners, and others in an agile setting. With a background in development, QA, and customer service, I focus on shipping features that are both high-quality and genuinely useful.

Work Experience

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Sovos Compliance

August 2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Authored and maintained UI, API, and E2E test automation using Cypress/Mocha in Azure DevOps, enhancing regression coverage and early bug detection. Performed manual testing on a complex tax compliance app, logging issues and test cases in Jira. Created internal documentation to improve automation reliability. Validated APIs with Postman and used SQL for data verification. Collaborated on agile Scrum/Kanban teams to deliver high-quality features and supported smooth bi-weekly releases with automated smoke tests.
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2U

November 2020 - September 2022
Technology Tutor
Mentored full stack web development students in a remote university boot camp, covering topics like JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL/NoSQL, APIs, and Cypress. Led one-on-one tutorials with consistently strong student feedback. Built a curated library of educational resources and used automation to streamline session scheduling. Excelled in a self-directed role, collaborating across teams to support student success and program goals.
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Atlas Pet Supply

November 2017 - August 2021
Web Developer
Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using React, JavaScript, and Firebase, including an e-commerce site and employee training portal. Built automated E2E regression tests with Playwright to support reliable releases. Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver impactful features and streamline staff onboarding and management. Led the rollout of a new POS system across physical locations and provided ongoing technical support. Also designed and installed secure network infrastructure to support business operations.

Skills

JavaScript
Typescript
SQL
Java
C#
Cypress
Playwright
Selenium
Mocha
Postman
React
Next.js
Node.js
Firebase
Cloud Firestore
Bootstrap
Git
GitHub
Azure DevOps
JIRA
Agile
Scrum
Kanban

AI Tool Proficiencies

Github Copilot
Cursor AI
ChatGPT
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

Party Loot Tracker

Designed and launched a progressive web app with 750+ users to manage and search shared tabletop RPG inventories. Built with React, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Firebase, featuring a serverless architecture with secure backend rules. Integrated Cypress for automated testing and connected external open-source APIs for content access. Added social features like item sharing, likes, and public compendiums to enhance user engagement.

React
JavaScript
Firebase
Cloud Firestore
Bootstrap
Cypress

Atlas Pet Supply

Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using React, JavaScript, and Firebase, including an e-commerce site and employee training portal. Built automated E2E regression tests with Playwright to support reliable releases. Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver impactful features and streamline staff onboarding and management. Led the rollout of a new POS system across physical locations and provided ongoing technical support. Also designed and installed secure network infrastructure to support business operations.

React
JavaScript
Firebase
Cloud Firestore
Bootstrap
Cypress