
Cezar Iulian Iordache
Senior System Test Engineer
Salary / Daily rate
Iași, Romania
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
ISTQB-certified Senior System Test Engineer with 10+ years in automotive and enterprise QA. Led testing for TCU projects at Continental and high-profile M&A at PwC, with expertise in CANoe, Azure DevOps, and comprehensive test automation. Ready to deliver robust quality assurance solutions for your critical projects.
Work experience
Senior System Test Engineer
Continental
Sep 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Iași, Romania
• Acting as a feature owner for Power Consumption, remote commands, Operating modes, and logs tracing on Telematic Control Units project. • Conducting test executions on various product areas including OTA Upgrades, eCall, Connectivity, Diagnosis, Positioning, and Network registration. • Utilizing tools such as CANoE, bash scripting, DLT Viewer, TerraTerm, Doors, and JIRA for test execution, logs tracing, and test case management.
Associate Senior QA Engineer
PwCFreelance
May 2022 - May 2023
1 year 1 month
Romania · Remote
As a Senior QA Engineer at PwC, I played a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of a high-profile M&A project. Through the use of my expert knowledge of industry-standard QA practices and advanced testing methodologies, I was able to guarantee the project's success by effectively identifying and resolving potential issues before they could negatively impact the project's outcome. Key responsibilities and accomplishments: - Led and executed comprehensive testing strategies for the M&A project, utilizing my extensive experience with various QA techniques such as functional, user acceptance, UI, regression, and smoke testing to ensure all aspects of the project were thoroughly tested. - Utilized my expertise in Azure DevOps, Postman, SQL, and iOS to conduct manual testing and track bugs and issues using bug tracking tools, leveraging analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and synthesizing skills to identify and resolve complex problems. - Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in creating and maintaining detailed test cases and strategies to ensure complete testing coverage and accuracy. - Collaborated closely with the project team, including developers and business analysts, to ensure effective communication and coordination of testing efforts. - Consistently provided valuable insights and recommendations for improving the project's overall quality and performance, contributing to the success of the project and the satisfaction of the client. Through my contributions as Senior QA Engineer at PwC, I was able to effectively ensure the success of a high-profile M&A project by employing my knowledge and skills in QA Engineering.
QA Engineer
Cognizant Softvision
Feb 2017 - May 2022
5 years 4 months
Iasi County, Romania
As a QA Engineer, I was responsible for ensuring that all software products met or exceeded customer requirements and specifications. Some of my key responsibilities and achievements included: - Conducting a wide range of testing activities, including functional, UI, regression, smoke, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the highest possible software quality. - Utilizing a variety of testing methodologies, including both manual and automated approaches, to thoroughly assess software quality and identify any issues or defects. - Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, developers, and project managers, to ensure that testing activities were closely aligned with project goals and timelines. - Developing and executing highly detailed test plans and scripts, utilizing advanced tools such as Azure DevOps and JIRA to meticulously track progress and communicate testing results. - Employing a broad range of testing tools and technologies, such as Selenium, Postman, and JMeter, to facilitate efficient and effective testing activities. - Analyzing testing results and identifying defects, leveraging critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities to develop appropriate solutions and recommendations. - Participating in planning and organizing team meetings, providing valuable insights and expertise to ensure that testing activities were closely aligned with project requirements and timelines. - Communicating test results and progress updates to project stakeholders, utilizing exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build trust and credibility with team members and clients. - Demonstrating exceptional planning, organizing, teamwork, and communication skills throughout testing activities, ensuring that project objectives were consistently achieved and the highest possible quality software was delivered to customers.
Software Tester
Comodo
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
1 year 2 months
Iași, Romania
As a Software Tester at Comodo, I configured systems for optimal software performance on both Windows and Linux operating systems. I conducted thorough manual software testing and quality assurance of software applications on both platforms, ensuring the functionality met the necessary requirements. In addition, I utilized TestRail for efficient test case management and execution. My responsibilities included: - Performing functional testing, user acceptance testing, UI testing, smoke testing, and integration testing to ensure optimal software performance. - Tracking and managing bugs using bug tracking software. - Analyzing data using analytical skills and critical thinking to identify and solve problems. - Developing creative solutions and implementing product innovation to improve software quality. - Creating and executing test cases, as well as planning and organizing testing activities. - Working collaboratively with team members to achieve project goals and communicating effectively with colleagues and clients. Throughout my tenure at Comodo, I also gained expertise in software quality assurance, manual testing, system configuration, and teamwork, honing my analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
IT Consultant
Mattig Management Partners
May 2015 - May 2016
1 year 1 month
Romania · Hybrid
As an IT Consultant, I provided expert consultancy and technical support to clients, resolving their IT issues promptly and professionally. I installed and configured software and hardware equipment, including performing testing and troubleshooting as necessary. Utilizing analytical and critical thinking skills, I solved incidents and IT-related problems, and assisted with software translation and testing, ensuring high quality and accuracy of all translations. Specifically, my key responsibilities and accomplishments include: - Provided expert consultancy and technical support to clients, resolving their IT issues promptly and professionally. - Installed and configured software and hardware equipment, including performing testing and troubleshooting as necessary. - Solved incidents and IT-related problems, utilizing analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve issues. - Assisted with software translation and testing, ensuring high quality and accuracy of all translations. - Configured and maintained software systems to ensure optimal performance and functionality. - Collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals, utilizing strong communication skills to build strong relationships and achieve success.
Software Tester
Valldata
Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
6 months
Iasi County, Romania · On-site
As a Software Tester, my primary responsibility was to ensure the quality and accuracy of software programs, components, and applications through comprehensive testing. With expertise in manual testing and knowledge of SQL, JIRA, and bug tracking tools, I generated and executed test cases based on project briefings while reporting bugs to development teams and conducting investigations. Additionally, I collaborated with team members to define test cases and checklists, documenting and executing them accordingly. Here are some of the key things I accomplished and skills I acquired during this role: - Conducted comprehensive testing of software programs, components, and applications to ensure quality results and accurate test data. - Analyzed service quality to improve overall user experience. - Generated and executed comprehensive test cases based on project briefings, reporting bugs to development teams and conducting investigations. - Collaborated with team members to define test cases, documenting and executing them accordingly. - Demonstrated expertise in manual testing and proficiency in SQL, JIRA, and bug tracking tools. - Utilized skills in functional testing, user acceptance testing, UI testing, and smoke testing to enhance overall testing efficiency. - Applied analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality results. - Conducted investigations on automation testing tools such as Selenium IDE and Ranorex, evaluating their potential use to enhance overall testing efficiency. - Exhibited planning, organizing, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure efficient software testing.
Education
Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
2018 - 2022
4 years 1 month
Technical High School
High School Diploma
2007 - 2011
4 years 1 month