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- Tested a digital assets securities investing platform powered by the Ethereum blockchain, that includes a desktop-based application and a mobile application.- Integrated graphql mutation in the test automation framework (based on Cypress) for generating test data needed for running complex automated test scenarios.- Created sql scripts executed from Cypress that create and verify test data.- Used xCode, Console and both physical device and simulator for testing a mobile application used for securely approving investment operations.- Integrated the automated test cases execution with the test case management tool (xRay) via plugin library.

- Used Cypress to automate approx. 2000 tests (UI, API, integration, security) covering 3 projects.- Cut execution time of the smoke/regression test suite from 3 days (manual) to ~1hour (automated).- Worked on multiple projects that allow the customers to manage their accounts, submit files for speech-to-text transcription and analysis, and visualize the results.- Performed smoke, functional, integration, system, user acceptance, regression, performance and security testing.- Designed and developed test cases, test plans and automated test scripts.- Built automated test framework using Cypress and POM concepts.- Developed JavaScript programs to enhance the test automation project (create test entities in 3rd party services, generate test data used by automated tests).- Integrated (using APIs and client libraries) Cypress automated tests with third-party services (Salesforce, Minio for storage, Postgres database, Jira/Zephyr for test status reporting).- Used MailHog smtp server as a Docker container to automate testing the workflows involving email notifications.- Performed query and CRUD SQL operations in Postgres for data validation and for creating test data.- Used GitHub workflows (working in branches, submitting pull requests etc) to manage the test automation codebase. Full ownership of the test automation projects.- Performed Restful API testing using Postman and Cypress. - Actively involved in all phases of SDLC.- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrum and sprint retrospective in Agile Scrum environment.- Collaborated with developers and business analysists to assess functional requirements.

Serve as a key member of an Agile software development team, testing a voice analytics application powered by an industry-leading Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) engine.- Create and execute test plans and test cases to ensure quality of a software solution used to manage millions of hours of voice recordings and to analyze their transcripts.- Advocate for a rigorous and independent QA component in SDLC and implement procedures and standards that improve the quality and effectiveness of the test efforts.- Develop and execute tests to ensure the product’s stability and performance.- Lead the effort to formalize the documentation of the software requirements and demonstrate effective test coverage.- Evaluate the implementation of new functionality from a usability standpoint.- Participate in the test automation effort (using the Cypress automation framework).

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Served as QA lead on more than 20 software projects developed by the company.- Championed the Agile Scrum methodology as SDLC within the company and implemented Agile work procedures.- Analyzed requirements and coordinated all levels of testing. Helped translate clients' needs into User Stories and implementation tasks.- Applied a mix of testing approaches - planned, exploratory, automated - depending on the size and nature of the project developed.- Acted as Product Owner on a food ordering application targeting the office employees. - Achieved a defect detection rate of over 90%.- Proficient with Atlassian tools (Jira for project management and defect tracking, Confluence for requirements management, Zephyr and TestRail for test management).- Uses Selenium Webdriver and TestNG for automated testing.

- Managed the public relations services, the mass-media services (both national and international), and the protocol services;- Organized press conferences;- Advised the minister on image and press-related issues;- Wrote public speeches for the minister and press releases;- Monitored and analyzed the institution’s public image;- Participated in the development and implementation of the Romanian Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Master'S Degree, Library And Information Sciences

Master'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, French And Romanian Studies