Iulia Simionica
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
Software QA Engineer with experience in all phases of Web and Mobile applications testing. Excellent understanding of SDLC, STLC and Test Methodologies from project definition to post-deployment documentation Experienced in Smoke Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing and UAT Experienced in writing Test cases, Test plans, designing Test procedures and creating Bug report. Experience in setting up and carrying out web browser compatibility testing environment with different browsers of Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome on different OS like Windows and MAC Experience of creating and implementation test cases using open-source framework and tools Working experience with defect tracking tools like Jira and Bugzilla Experience in using Defect tracking tools such JIRA for Tracking and Reporting Defects Interact with Business users and team members to ensure problem solutions and user satisfaction. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills Experience in working productively in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. Well organized and detail oriented, dependable, self-starter who can work independently and in teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Analyst
Dillon Kane Group, DKG
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, report, and troubleshoot issues, resulting in 100% customer satisfaction
- Work with Git and Bitbucket to manage repositories access
- Conduct cross-browser testing in Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, Safari in windows 10/11 and Linux
- Testing desktop and mobile versions of web application in QA and production environments
- Involve in all stages of testing process - functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, ad- hoc and smoke testing
- Reviewed Requirement Traceability Matrix, designed, documented, and executed Test Cases
- Participated in sprint planning, demo, daily stand-up, defect review and other meetings
- Run projects process from start to end based on epics and features stories in Jira environment.
- Managed defect reporting process, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders regarding issue status and resolution timelines.
- Led process improvement projects to help operations meet and exceed quality standards and reduce costs.
- Participated in departmental meetings to establish short- and long-term strategy.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
Quality Assurance
Tech I, Amazon Blink
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Manually executed test cases, analyzed results, and documented findings
- Reported bugs and errors in JIRA to development team
- Collaborated with development team to develop effective strategies and test plans
- Developed and maintained integration, end-to-end and regression test suites
- Used TestRail to manage testing process (test run, test plans, track testing end-to-end)
- Collaborated with QA Leads and product teams cross-functionally, testing new features, detecting bugs, and conducting regression testing
- Performed automated Backend testing using Postman with API tool.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts through effective communication of test results to developers and project managers.
- Fostered collaboration between QA team members, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices for optimal outcomes.
- Contributed to agile software development processes by actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Authored and maintained well-organized, efficient and successful manual test cases for entire team.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Reduced time-to-market for software releases by implementing efficient testing methodologies and tools.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Life Twig Application
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked directly with developers to solve issues before product launch to ensure that functionality of final product meets user's requirements
- Filed JIRA bugs and enhancement requests
- Reviewed and evaluated functional specifications, use cases and business needs
- Developed test strategies and plans, performed manual and automated tests
- Performed automated Backend testing using Python tool
- Performed Backend Testing using Postman with API Documentations
- Experienced in Database Testing using SQL queries in various RDBMS like Oracle SQL servers, to view/update/insert records
- Participated in release process of Life Twig App to Apple Store and Google Play Store
- Performed smoke testing and UAT testing in Staging environment prior release to Prod.
- Mentored junior QA engineers, providing guidance on best practices and fostering culture of continuous learning within team.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations following critical defects or incidents to prevent future occurrences through improved processes or system changes.
- Stayed current with industry trends and advancements in QA methodologies, incorporating new techniques into team's processes as appropriate.
- Assessed application patches and updates at development, testing and quality assurance stages.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Enhanced user experience by collaborating with UX designers to identify areas for improvement in software interfaces.
- Identified potential risks early in development cycle, allowing for proactive mitigation strategies to be implemented.
Software QA Engineer
GesherSoft
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Testing multiple Web and Mobile software applications developed by company for its domestic and international clients
- Design, create and build test cases along with automated test scripts for application and convert manual test preparation into automated test preparation
- Working closely with on-site and remote development resources in several countries
- Create detailed, well-structured test cases, execute, modify test cases
- Assists in determining and developing approaches to testing solutions
- Coordinating testing activities with QA Manager and Project Managers
- Perform detailed analysis of requirements and translate them into Test Outlines
- Review Test Case Design documents created by QA team members
- Knowledge of using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Work on identifying any gaps for further improvements in testing process/quality
- Assign daily tasks to onshore/offshore team and oversee progress of test execution
- Lead data mining effort in various test environments using automated tools and scripts
- Create metrics for reporting purposes and share with QA management and business stakeholders
- Participate in cross browser and cross platform web testing
- Analyze Business Requirements Document (BRD), developed Test cases and Test scripts for application under test
- Actively participate and interact with product management teams in review and analysis of functional requirements
- Manage release requirements for each release to updated test schedule and time of development and execution with bug testing time implemented.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Operated under Agile and Scrum frameworks to complete releases and well-organized sprints.
- Resolved technical issues and forecasted troubleshooting complications during software trials.
- Played key role in resolving critical defects during high-pressure situations, ultimately preserving client trust in company products and services.
- Minimized risks associated with software releases by performing thorough regression testing before each deployment.
Education
Professional Certificate in Dental Coding and Billing, American -
Dental Coders Association
United States Of America07.2018
Professional Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing -
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC08.2016
Bachelor's degree - business and administration
State University
Republic Of Moldova 06.2010
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
- Mobile Platforms: iOS, Android, Fire OS
- Web Technologies:
- HTML, CSS, JS, XML, JSON
- Database:
- MySQL, Oracle, Linux
- Test Automation: Selenium WebDriver, Python, Postman, Bitbucket, Git/GitHub
- Project Management: JIRA, Confluence, TestRail, Figma, Slack, Amazon Chime
- Browsers: Chrome, MS Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari
References
REFERENCES: Available upon request
Languages
Timeline
QA Analyst
Dillon Kane Group, DKG
04.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Assurance
Tech I, Amazon Blink
06.2022 - 04.2023
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Life Twig Application
01.2021 - 12.2022
Software QA Engineer
GesherSoft
09.2018 - 05.2022
Professional Certificate in Dental Coding and Billing, American -
Dental Coders Association
Professional Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing -
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Bachelor's degree - business and administration
State University
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