Education
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2019
ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level
ISTQB -
2018
Graduated the "Project Management in software development" 6 months training
@ Informal School of IT ClujPM -
2017
Graduated the "Automation testing" 4 months training
@ FastTrackIT ClujQA -
2012 - 2014
"Data Bases" Master of Science degree
@ Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-NapocaM.S. -
2008 - 2012
"Computer Science" Bachelor of Science degree
@ Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-NapocaB.S. -
2003 - 2007
Math + Computer Science focused highschool
@ National College Andrei Muresanu DejH.S.
Cover letter
A developer brain with a QA heart, constantly improving the testing craft one test case at a time
Embarking on the world of coding initially felt somewhat mundane/boring for my creative mind. The prospect of spending the majority of my time on StackOverflow didn’t particularly appeal to me either. That’s when I discovered my perfect fit: breaking applications as a QA, so this newfound passion unfolded seamlessly in my life.
My solid computer science background, encompassing both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, equips me for effective bug advocacy and debugging. Pairing this with my proactive and all-stakeholders-oriented mindset enables me to offer valuable suggestions for UI/UX improvements in any Agile environment.
Driven by curiosity I explored roles beyond QA, delving into Scrum Master and Project Manager positions. This exploration aimed to deepen my understanding of the dynamics within any SDLC. My commitment to continuous learning, demonstrated through attendance at conferences, participation in training sessions, and obtaining certifications, has allowed me to fine-tune a blend of both soft and technical skills.
While I am open to discussing any proposal, my primary focus lies in Senior QA Engineer/Consultant/Lead roles. I am also willing to relocate almost anywhere in Europe together with my cat for the right opportunity.
Experience
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2023 - current
While working for the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, I was involved in the ETIAS project as a Senior QA Consultant Subject Matter Expert.eu-LISA -
2020 - 2023
Senior QA Engineer for various projects in the company (financial and automotive industry) delivering enterprise solutions for large scale clients, while successfully combining manual and mobile testing with purely JavaScript-based front-end testing (Cypress).Valcon -
2017 - 2020
QA Engineer Lead for various projects, while also leading & mentoring a small sized team of QA colleagues. A 6 months "Igniting Leadership" program took my skills to another level helping me rise to the new challenges, while I also continued improving both my technical and soft skills.Accesa -
2015 - 2017
While working as a Software Tester for big pharma projects, I also graduated a "Project Management in software development" external program that helped me fill the Project Lead position as well - a bit stressful, but as a QA I already liked having a full overview of each project and knowing everything, so the position was a natural fit for me.Atracore -
2015 - 2015
Software Testing internship, my first glimpse of the QA world, experience that made me say "this is what I want to do!"Altom -
2013 - 2015
Working as a full-stack freelancer for a lot of projects: creating websites, creating visual identity, SEO, After Effects video creation, Macromedia Flash animations, I was involved in a lot of cool projects from all around the globe - this experience contributing a lot to the good relationship I tend to develop with all stakeholders in a project.Upwork
HIRE ME!
Let me add value to your projects and let’s work together.
If you’re in need of someone to rigorously test and push the boundaries of your precious app, lend a critical eye on requirements during the analysis phase of your new project, or provide seasoned mentorship to your QA team, I’m the person for the job!
I’m ready to take on any challenge that comes my way, and I’m more than willing to relocate, if the right opportunity arises.
Let’s explore how I can bring my expertise to enhance your projects!