Jozef Kováč
Software Engineer
I build side projects for fun and bring that same creative energy to professional test automation.
Projects
Side Projects
Custom Testing Solutions
Languages & Technical Skills
Spoken Languages
Programming & Tools
AI Development Tools
Speaking & Community
"Building Testing Tools with AI"
QA Meetup Košice • 2025
Presented my experience on leveraging AI for test automation and custom tool development. Demonstrated practical applications of AI in QA workflow - via "vibe coding" prototypes or small tools for everyday use (for testers and other members of the project).
Video from event →Professional Experience
Test Automation Engineer
Hotovo → Protecht (Sydney, AU)
📍 Košice, Slovakia
- AI Chatbot Testing: Full-stack testing of custom AI agent "Cognita" including guardrails, custom system specific actions, and various AI-specific features
- AI-Powered Test Generation: Developed concept for AI-generated Playwright tests using natural language input, leveraging LLMs for automated test creation with context-aware generation
- Entry Generator: Built internal testing tool for generating bulk test data (up to 10,000 entries) with smart field detection, validation, and direct ERM integration via API
- REST API test automation with Robot Framework
Test Automation Engineer
Hotovo → Dentons (London, UK)
📍 Košice, Slovakia
- Full-stack testing of custom AI agent "Daima" for legal industry client
- Comprehensive testing of RAG implementation, custom navigation actions, guardrails, and AI-specific behaviors
- Rapid development environment, startup-like short-term project
- Both test automation and manual testing with focus on non-deterministic system behavior
Test Automation Engineer
FPT Slovakia → Compleo (Dortmund, DE)
📍 Košice, Slovakia
- E-mobility B2B management tool (microservice-based architecture with Angular web application + mobile app)
- E2E Testing (1/3): UFT GUI module testing, developing test automation framework in pure tester team - covering all layers (frontend, DB, SAP, REST/SOAP)
- API Testing (2/3): Member of multiple agile teams - functional testing of microservices with UFT API module - heavy focus on REST/SOAP interfaces and messaging tests (RabbitMQ)
- Cypress Migration (3/3): Heavy participation in migrating entire test automation to Cypress - developing PoC and core functionalities, knowledge sharing, supporting all backend testers
Retail Pharmacist
BENU SK
📍 Eastern and Middle Slovakia
- Flying Pharmacists Team: Part of a mobile team ensuring flexible replacement of missing pharmacists across the pharmacy chain
- Provided coverage during vacations, sick leave, and other work incapacities
Education
PharmDr. (Immunology, Pharmacology)
Immunology Institute, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy
📍 Košice, Slovakia
Graduated with research thesis done in cooperation with I. internal medicine clinic of UNLP Košice. Focused on immunology and pharmacology research.
Mgr. (Pharmacy)
University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy
📍 Košice, Slovakia
Master's degree in Pharmacy. Comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and healthcare.
Certifications
Advanced test automation certification
International software testing certification
Personal Qualities
Proven ability to work autonomously in remote settings and take ownership of complex testing challenges
Successfully transitioned from pharmacy to IT, continuously adapting to new technologies including AI systems
I approach challenges with innovative thinking - including developing custom software tools when existing solutions fall short.
Experience supporting colleagues, knowledge sharing through meetups, and cross-team collaboration