Yuri Kan

I Build Quality Systems That Scale

Senior QA Lead specializing in test automation, AI/ML testing, and payment systems. From Google (Waze) to cutting-edge AI platforms.

150M+ users tested
140+ payment integrations
7+ years experience
85% bugs caught early
My Story

I’m a Senior QA Lead based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with over 7 years of experience building quality assurance systems for products used by millions of people worldwide.

My journey in QA began with a simple realization: great software isn’t just about writing code—it’s about ensuring that code works reliably for every user, every time. This philosophy has guided my career from testing mobile apps to building comprehensive automation frameworks for AI platforms.

At Google (Waze), I worked on the navigation app used by over 150 million people. Testing CarPlay and Android Auto integrations taught me the critical importance of quality in safety-critical systems. When your app helps people navigate busy highways, there’s no room for bugs.

Currently, I lead QA for an AI platform processing millions of transactions daily. This role has pushed me into fascinating territory: testing non-deterministic AI systems, validating LLM outputs, and ensuring payment integrations work flawlessly across 140+ providers including traditional cards, cryptocurrencies, and regional payment methods.

Throughout my career, I’ve consistently focused on building systems that scale. Whether it’s automation frameworks that reduce regression testing time by 70%, monitoring dashboards that cut incident response time by 60%, or test strategies that catch 85% more bugs before they reach production—I measure success by impact.

I write this blog to share practical insights from real-world QA challenges. Every article comes from hands-on experience: problems I’ve solved, patterns I’ve discovered, and lessons learned (sometimes the hard way). My goal is to help QA engineers and developers build better software together.

When I’m not testing software, I’m probably exploring new tools, reading about emerging testing methodologies, or thinking about how AI will transform quality assurance in the years ahead.

Career Progression
2023 — Present

Senior QA Lead

AI Platform · Artificial Intelligence Startup

Leading quality assurance for a cutting-edge AI platform processing millions of transactions. Built comprehensive testing frameworks for non-deterministic AI systems and payment integrations.

2022 — 2023

QA Engineer

Nemesis · Gaming & eSports Platform

Automated testing for Web3 gaming platform with millions of active users. Focus on performance, NFT security, and payment flows.

2021 — 2022

QA Engineer

Waze (Google) · Navigation Platform

Testing CarPlay and Android Auto integrations for leading navigation app with 150M+ users. Managed release testing and partner integrations.

2020 — 2021

General QA Engineer

Reply.io · Sales Automation Platform
2018 — 2020

QA Engineer

Luxy · Premium Dating Platform
Technical Arsenal

Test Automation Architecture

Multi-platform frameworks with Playwright, Cypress. API automation with exceptional reliability. Visual regression, performance baselines, CI/CD integration.

AI/ML Testing

LLM output validation, prompt injection testing, bias detection. Image/voice generation quality metrics. Non-deterministic system testing.

Payment Systems

140+ provider integrations. PCI compliance, fraud detection testing. Crypto wallets, regional payment methods, subscription billing.

Mobile & Automotive

iOS/Android native and hybrid. CarPlay, Android Auto certification. Performance profiling, crash analytics, battery optimization.

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