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• Test Automation
• Management
• Mentoring

Languages

• Romanian (Native or Bilingual)
• English (Full Professional)
• Russian (Native or Bilingual)

Certifications

• Test Lead | Scrum Master | Mentor
• Bucharest, Romania

Summary

I am a Test Lead with a versatile skill set and a background in management within the computer software industry. My certifications include PSM I, SAFE5, and PRINCE2, and I am highly proficient in a range of technologies, including Java, Test Automation, Jenkins, Selenium, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Spring Boot, and Microsoft Azure. In addition, I have a strong grasp of Scrum and Agile practices, and I am able to utilize these methodologies to drive successful project outcomes. My broad range of skills and experience enables me to tackle a variety of challenges and deliver high-quality results.

• Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
• Microsoft Azure213x: Microsoft Azure for AWS Experts
• Microsoft AZURE214x: Azure Fundamentals
• PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate

Experience

Sagevista

Test Lead
November 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Responsibilities:

• Implemented API tests using a custom Java client library, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of backend services.
• Led the development of end-to-end UI tests with Playwright, guaranteeing comprehensive test coverage and quality assurance for the user interface.
• Conducted training sessions for manual QA engineers, guiding them in transitioning to automation QA roles and enhancing the team’s expertise in automated testing methodologies.

Achievements:

• Setup monitoring and Implemented distributed tracing for the Scala codebase using Kanela agent/Kamon APM, significantly improving visibility and monitoring capabilities.
• Established robust pipelines and test infrastructure for Playwright end-to-end tests, leveraging Bitbucket and BrowserStack to ensure reliable and scalable testing processes.
• Optimized application performance by fine-tuning the JVM Garbage Collector, leading to improved system efficiency, resource usage, and reduced response times.

SkillBrain

Mentor for Java QA Automation Course
September 2023 - March 2024 (7 months)

Responsibilities:

• Develop course materials and curriculum
• Teaching group of 15 students in live sessions
• Checking homework assignments/Coaching/Mentoring

Grid Dynamics

Test Lead
May 2023 - September 2023 (5 months)
Chișinău, Moldova

Responsibilities:

• Developed Java SDKs for Playwright and Selenium that integrated with new and existing UI tests to automatically detect accessibility issues.
• Designed the SDKs to analyze all web pages and monitor DOM changes, providing a dynamic view of potential accessibility improvements across client sites.
• Engineered the mechanism that generates rich and comprehensive JSON or HTML reports at the conclusion of UI test executions, allowing clients to track and address accessibility issues using their preferred reporting tools.

Test Lead
April 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Chișinău, Moldova

Responsibilities:

• Managed a team of QA engineers, guiding them through the transition from manual to automation roles.
• Established QA infrastructure and implemented CI/CD processes to improve project delivery.
• Applied the V-Model methodology to align development and testing processes, ensuring rigorous software quality assurance.

Achievements:

• Successfully refactored manual Postman tests into automated processes, integrating them within the CI/CD pipeline.
• Created a Serenity-based UI test framework, enhancing test coverage and reliability.

Test Lead
September 2022 - November 2022 (3 months)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Part of the initiative to open a new company office in Hyderabad, India
• Conducted dozens of interviews to identify and onboard talented professionals.
• Spearheaded improvements in company processes related to hiring QA engineers, ensuring streamlined and efficient recruitment.

ShareVision

Test Lead
November 2021 - April 2022 (6 months)
Chișinău, Moldova

Company Focus: Sharevision.com is a dedicated streaming platform for the world of finance.

Responsibilities:

• Organized and managed the entire testing process to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
• Ensured visibility, traceability, and control throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Onboarded, coached, and trained new QA engineers, enhancing the team's capability.
• Developed custom tools for livestream performance testing using ffmpeg.
• Designed and implemented end-to-end (E2E) tests to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Achievements:

• Established company-wide standards for QA practices, improving overall testing quality.
• Enhanced collaboration between business and development teams by integrating a BDD-style approach for creating user stories.
• Architected and implemented a testing framework integrated into the CI/CD pipeline, streamlining the testing process.
• Successfully transitioned manual QA engineers to QA Automation Engineers, increasing the team's automation capabilities.

Endava

Scrum Master
November 2020 - November 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Chișinău, Moldova

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated sprints, retrospective meetings, daily stand-ups, and other Scrum ceremonies, ensuring the team remained aligned and productive.
• Coached team members in Agile frameworks, helping them adopt and refine Agile practices.
• Facilitated internal communication and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Removed impediments to ensure teams could deliver work efficiently and without delays.
• Managed time tracking to ensure accurate reporting and project timelines.
• Onboarded new team members, integrating them smoothly into the team and processes.

Achievements: Successfully led the team through the transition to more efficient development practices, resulting in improved project delivery times and enhanced team performance.

Adobe

Software Development Engineer / Scrum Master
June 2018 - June 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Bucharest, Romania

Project Focus: Worked on the CloudManager project, which enables organizations to self-manage Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) in the cloud.

Responsibilities as Developer:

• Developed new features using Spring Boot, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps to enhance CloudManager's capabilities.
• Improved the coverage of existing unit and integration test suites, ensuring higher code quality and reliability.

Responsibilities as Scrum Master:

• Assisted the Product Owner in sprint planning, maintaining the product backlog, and conducting retrospective meetings.
• Helped the Product Owner to write and split user stories, ensuring clarity and feasibility for the development team.
• Supported the Product Manager by engaging with various teams and leveraging your expertise in test automation and product management.
• Guided the team in following and implementing Agile best practices, facilitating a smooth development process.
• Actively removed impediments, enabling the team to maintain productivity and meet project goals.

Accomplishments: Successfully led an epic in close collaboration with the Product Manager, developers, and designers, delivering a key feature for CloudManager.

Quality Engineer
April 2016 - June 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Bucharest, Romania

Project Focus: Create a test framework using Jenkins Pipeline, enabling clients to test their custom Adobe Experience Manager code across areas like Static Analysis (SonarQube), Integration Tests (Granite Client), UI Tests (Selenium and Hobes.js), Performance (ToughDay), and Security.

Responsibilities:

• Conducted REST services testing using TestNG.
• Performed performance testing with Soasta CloudTest to ensure scalability.

Accomplishments:

• Created an end-to-end UI test framework using Java, Docker, Zalenium, Serenity Framework, and REST Assured.
• Trained the team in BDD, Page Object, and Screenplay Patterns, improving test automation practices.
• Contributed to internal test tool standardization, offering insights into UI test frameworks.

Deutsche Bank

Analyst
October 2015 - April 2016 (7 months)

Project: Dealing with futures, exotics, and other complex financial instruments, ensuring the reliability and performance of financial systems handling high volumes of transactions.