Elin Plahn QA-focused · UX-oriented

About me

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I build and test user friendly interfaces with a strong focus on usability, clarity and how systems behave in practice.

I am particularly interested in quality assurance and user experience, and enjoy identifying issues, improving flows and understanding how users interact with digital products.

Background

I have a background in frontend development and a strong interest in quality assurance and user experience.

During my studies and internship, I worked with testing a platform under development, identifying usability issues and documenting findings in a structured way.

I enjoy understanding how systems work from a user perspective, exploring edge cases and improving clarity and overall user experience.

I am now looking for opportunities where I can continue developing within QA, UX-oriented testing and similar roles.

Skills

Technical

HTML, CSS, Python, PHP, JavaScript

Tools

Chrome DevTools (basic testing and inspection), VS Code, GitHub, WordPress

Strengths

  • Structured and detail-oriented
  • User-focused mindset
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Clear and structured communication

Projects

Here are selected projects from my studies and internship, with a focus on usability, testing, problem-solving and user experience.

QA Testing – Nation.dev Platform

Tested a platform under development, identifying usability issues and documenting findings in a clear, structured way.

Technical error message shown instead of user-friendly validation feedback

SkyCaster – Web Weather App

Built and iteratively improved a weather application, focusing on usability, input handling, and interaction testing to enhance clarity and user experience.

Screenshot of the SkyCaster weather app

Intro till kod – Educational Website

Created a beginner-friendly website focused on clear structure, intuitive navigation, and guiding users step by step through the content.

Screenshot of the Intro till kod website

Sub Rush – Pygame

Developed and tested a 2D game in Python, focusing on core game logic, collision handling, and improving gameplay flow through iterative testing.

Gameplay showing submarine collecting coins and avoiding enemies

Contact

I am currently open to opportunities within QA, UX-oriented testing and junior technical roles. Feel free to reach out!

CV available upon request.