Tarek Chihi

– Leading QA management, test strategy, test planning, test design, and test execution to improve software quality, test coverage, and delivery performance. – Leading end-to-end release management, defining release strategy, planning, readiness criteria, and go/no-go decisions to ensure stable and predictable software deliveries. – Coordinating with cross-functional teams (QA, development, integration, DevOps, and business) to stabilize releases through effective defect triage, prioritization, and risk management. – Managing release stabilization (STAB) activities, aligning 30+ developers and QA engineers to accelerate critical defect resolution and improve release quality. – Orchestrating resource allocation across multiple application domains and technical components (ORBI, CPM/Rating, BCUMAN/NDM, DS/INCAP, INVAL/REGL, Integration, etc.) to meet delivery commitments. – Collaborating with Product Owners, PMO, and business stakeholders to align release scope with sprint goals, validate release readiness, and secure weekly delivery approvals. – Overseeing release quality gates within CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools such as Jira, GitLab, Git, Cypress, Grafana, Camunda, Axon, Postman, and Karate to ensure release traceability, compliance, and stability. – Tools: Jira, Flask, Postman, API, AIO test, Karate, Git, Gitlab, CI/CD pipelines, Grafana, Axon, Power BI, Cypress, Argo CD, Postgres, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes

– Led manual and automated test management, delivering test plans, reports, and execution dashboards on time. – Developed test specifications in DOORS and automated test cases in EXAM, improving coverage and productivity. – Performed nightly executions on Audi GHILs (PPE/PPC), ensuring system stability and high-quality test environments. – Drove error analysis, troubleshooting, and efficient bug reporting in Jira, accelerating defect resolution. – Provided technical guidance to cross-functional teams, enabling strong collaboration and continuous improvement. – Promoted Agile practices, led knowledge-sharing sessions, and enhanced team skills and testing processes. – Tools: DOORS, ODIS, EXAM, Test Guide, dSPACE Control Desk, KPM tool, Jira, Python3, Pytest, Pycharm, Confluence, CANoe, ASPICE, Tekton CI/CD, Git, GitHub

– Defined and implemented test strategy in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure coverage and alignment with project goals. – Developed and executed audio test automation on QNX using Python and pytest. – Analysed and debugged Audio Policy Manager logs and test results to ensure system reliability. – Conducted dry run tests on Volvo CI and managed software download (SWDL) testing in CI/CD environments. – Performed ECU testing on Box Car platforms using Parallel Diag, OSB, Wireshark, CANoe, and VCATS. – Analysed Wireshark and CANoe logs, identified defects, and raised detailed fault reports in Jira. – Tools: VCATS, Parallel Diag, CarcomII, CANoe, Wireshark, DLTViewer, Jira, Python3, Pytest, Pycharm, VS Code, Git, Gerrit, Docker, Jenkins, CI-CD, Victoria, Confluence, Carweaver

– Managed projects end-to-end, including planning, budget, scope, resources, and ensured delivery within objectives, deadlines, and costs. – Designed, planned, and executed test cases and test specifications using Silk Central, ensuring alignment with project requirements. – Led and coordinated testing activities, providing technical guidance and support to QA teams. – Conducted FOTA system testing (STEP2) for multiple ECUs (ADAS, Sonar, BCM, BLM-VK, CGW, BMS), including log analysis with CANoe/IVI. – Automated and executed tests using Robot Framework and Pytest, enhancing testing efficiency and coverage. – Reported test results, tracked defects in Jira, acted as Scrum Master, and participated in bug triage with suppliers (Bosch, Panasonic, Continental) to ensure timely resolution. – Tools: Python3, Git / GitLab, Robot Framework, CAN, UDS, FOTA, IVI, IVC, TECU, Silk Central, HP Quality Center, JIRA, DDT2000

– Tested full functionality of diagnostic tool (DiagBox) for PSA based on CDC and XML specifications. – Simulated PSA Peugeot-Citroën vehicles using Spy&Sim simulator and CAN Analyzer to validate system behaviour. – Identified, analysed, and reported defects in Jira, including attaching runtime and simulator traces. – Collaborated closely with the development team to resolve reported issues efficiently. – Tools: Jira, BugZilla, CAN Analyzer, DiagBox, Spy&Sim, XML, CAN, UDS, ECU, BSI, KWP2000, DOORS

– Led and managed the connectivity test and integration team, ensuring alignment with project objectives. – Acted as Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and promoting team collaboration. – Developed test plans and test cases based on product specifications. – Automated test cases using Python scripting to improve efficiency and repeatability. – Tested connectivity features (WLAN, BT, NFC, GPS) on Intel boards, including non-regression, sanity, functional, and maintainer tests. – Reported and tracked defects in Bugzilla and Jira, ensuring timely resolution and quality delivery. – Tools: Git, Gerrit, ACS, Jira, Bugzilla, RTC, SharePoint, Phone Flash Tool, Iperf, Wireshark, Omnipeek, TCP dump, ADB, Proftpd, FTP

– Led and managed the IOP team for Bluetooth interoperability, ensuring high-quality testing and team performance. – Executed Bluetooth compatibility tests for Parrot products (hands-free systems, Asteroid, car stereos) across multiple mobile phone brands. – Conducted Bluetooth testing for Asteroid and car stereos for OEMs including Volvo, Mercedes, McLaren, Porsche, Audi. – Performed manual and automated tests using Python for Bluetooth, iPod, MTP, USB, USB tethering, and WiFi (UPnP) campaigns. – Extracted and analysed Bluetooth data (pairing, supported profiles, telephony, synchronization, A2DP & AVRCP) and reported defects in Mantis. – Reported test results in DBphone, updated/created checklists, and enhanced validation and testing processes. – Tools: Mantis, PUTTY, DBphone, Redmine, WxFlasher, WxSerial, WxHiphop, WxCkCM, Darkman (Test Automation framework), Frontline, ComProbeProtocol Analysis System (Air Trace tool)

– Executed connectivity, browser, Java, social networking for 2G/3G LG mobile phones, and power management tests using Agilent tools. – Analysed logs and identified root causes of bugs to improve product quality. – Reported and tracked defects in Mercury Test Director / Quality Center. – Supported mobile phone testing teams across Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia during a work mission (June-Dec 2010). – Utilized Android SDK, Wireshark, trace tools, and flash tools for Texas Instruments devices. – Contributed to testing process improvements and ensured high-quality issue documentation and resolution. – Tools: Android, SDK, Wireshark, trace and flash tool for Texas, instrument, Mercury Test Director for Quality Centre