Yanina Kozlova is a highly accomplished QA Manager and Staff Technical Program Manager with over 13 years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, and program management. Recognized internationally for her leadership, she has successfully implemented QA strategies that have improved product quality, enhanced testing standards, optimized processes, and enabled secure and high-performing software systems across global industries.

Her career spans work with internationally renowned outsourcing and product companies, where she has been entrusted with complex, high-impact responsibilities. As a key expert, Yanina was relocated from Europe to the United States to lead QA transformation initiatives — a testament to the global demand for her expertise and the recognition of her contributions.

Currently, Yanina oversees an organization-wide QA audit program for 42 projects, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance across enterprise-level initiatives. She has also set up and improved QA practices for 22 projects across cybersecurity, healthcare, media & entertainment, e-commerce, and telecommunications, adapting QA frameworks to highly regulated and technically challenging domains.

Her leadership extends to directing a team of 45+ professionals, where she promotes innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Yanina has also served as an Assessment Committee Member for Senior QA professionals at a global enterprise of 60,000+ employees, where she contributed to the evaluation and advancement of top QA talent. In addition, as a QA Coach, she has trained and mentored professionals from entry-level through senior roles, teaching testing from scratch and preparing future QA leaders.

Yanina’s contributions include the optimization of large-scale projects, consultation on testing strategies and quality governance, and leadership from pre-sale through final delivery. She has introduced and scaled test automation frameworks, accelerated release cycles, and ensured successful product integrations and transfers between organizations, safeguarding quality during high-stakes transitions.

Beyond corporate achievements, Yanina is recognized as a thought leader. She was an invited Speaker at the Women in Technology Conference (WiTCON) at Florida International University, where she presented on advancing women in technology and strengthening QA practices. Her global recognition is further demonstrated by prestigious professional affiliation as a Senior Member of IEEE.

With over a decade of expertise, measurable results, and sustained international recognition, Yanina has consistently delivered transformative improvements in software quality assurance. Her career reflects a rare combination of global impact, innovation, and professional excellence, solidifying her status as a leading figure in the advancement of quality assurance worldwide.