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Elena Larisa Dumitrache

Pitesti

Summary

Detail-oriented and committed professional seeking a QA Engineer position. My diverse educational background in human resources and arts has equipped me with unique problem-solving skills and creativity to develop and implement innovative testing strategies that improve product quality. I have worked as a manual tester in projects in the following areas: Casino and Slots Game Development, Sports Betting, Trading, Finance, Warehouse Management, Media, Publisher Company, Frontend website, BackOffice admin, Payment gateways, Sales. I am able to thoroughly focus on every project and in many situations, managed to improve the procedures and test cases. Beyond the project duties, i have contributed significantly to the broader testing discipline as a career coach and trainer.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Tester (Engineer)

Endava
08.2018 - Current

Job description

  • Perform Black-box testing, Ad hoc testing and Exploratory testing
  • Perform Acceptance testing
  • Perform Integration testing
  • Perform Regression testing
  • Perform System testing
  • API testing for many microservices using Postman
  • Working with MySQL for testing purposes
  • Write documentation for Automated and Manual tests
  • Write / maintain / execute effective Test Cases
  • Write test specifications and detailed test cases on the basis of functional requirement specifications
  • Perform software tests based on present test specifications
  • Document scenarios, tests results and defects using Jira, ensuring traceability between requirements and test cases
  • Document and report bugs
  • Work in Agile environment
  • Interact with development teams, BAs, PO and Client's Project Manager
  • Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives to provide input on testing efforts and to ensure that testing is integrated into development process
  • Active listening and communication skills in order to be able to collaborate and build relationships with team members to ensure alignment and deliver successful outcomes within projects
  • Active listening skills, provide feedback, foster open communication and willingness to share knowledge and mentor others within the discipline and project
  • Continuous learning and commitment to stay up do date with advancements in the discipline
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies
  • Test and analyze odds data received from various sportsbooks and provide real-time insights to traders, this includes displaying information about injuries, TV broadcasts, and other relevant factors that impact betting decisions
  • Tested the integration of 4 types of trading flows on an electronic trading platform, analyzing complex trading flows and scenarios. Executed automated and manual tests scenarios, monitoring the trades executed during testing using the GUI interface. Wrote the test cases trading flows documentation into the wiki pages of the project. Performed knowledge transfer to other members from the team
  • Analyse user stories and create comprehensive test cases. Executed manual tests regularly, analyzed results, and report defects or issues on a project for a publisher company based in US, covering through print, digital, mobile apps, news coverage on the latest world stories, articles & columns
  • Regression cycle for a new version windows-based system providing a fully integrated trading, marketing, financial and business management system and assisting in all areas of running the business: order management, sales order processing, more accurate stock reviews, financial reporting and so on

Achievements

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects early in the development process, enhancing project efficiency
  • Conducted comprehensive user acceptance testing, ensuring that software met all client requirements and specifications
  • Implemented continuous integration practices in QA testing, reducing the feedback loop and increasing deployment frequency
  • Take part in daily stand-ups and retrospectives to provide input on testing efforts and ensure that testing is integrated into the development process.
  • Ensured that software was delivered on time and met all client requirements by conducting thorough user acceptance testing
  • Interpreted and executed test scripts, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes
  • Analyzed and reported test activities and results
  • Identified and reported issues and risks
  • Beyond the project duties, i have contributed significantly to the broader testing discipline as a career coach and trainer


Quality Assurance Game Tester

Cyberslotz Services
01.2012 - 07.2018
  • Manual tester for a Casino and Slots Game online site (Web, Mobile and Tablet), FrontEnd website, BackOffice admin, payment gateways for bank transactions
  • Manual Testing
  • Cross browser testing
  • Mobile testing
  • Work in Agile environment
  • System Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • You Track
  • Integration Testing
  • Functional testing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Write / maintain / execute effective Test Cases
  • Document and report bugs using You Track
  • Work in Agile environment
  • Perform casino & slots games regression and integration testing after bug fixing or implementation
  • Check design according to the Creative Design Document
  • Check functionality according to the math model
  • Test the Site redesign, Admin Backoffice, Pay vision Payment Gateway API Integration,
  • Test Third Party Gaming Platforms integration
  • Experience in web-based applications software testing (cross-browser and mobile devices)

Achievements

  • Experience in web-based applications software testing (cross-browser and mobile devices)

Customer service representative

Cyberslotz Services
02.2009 - 12.2011
  • Customer care representative for an online casino and slot game site
  • Provide technical support to players by Email, Instant Messenger and Phone
  • Analyze customer's query using available data and solving client's request
  • Verify, approve or decline withdrawals, add bonuses for various promotions
  • Perform daily security checks regarding registered players
  • Check the site and applications functionality

Education

Master's degree - human resources

Constantin Brancoveanu University
06.2012

Licensee in Arts - Fashion design

Universitatea Națională de Arte
07.2008

High School diploma - undefined

Liceul de Arte Dinu Lipatti
06.2004

Skills

  • Manual Software Testing
  • System Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Test Documentation & Specification
  • API Testing with Postman
  • Defect Tracking with Jira
  • Test Case Development and Execution
  • Cross-Browser Testing
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Agile Scrum Process
  • Game Testing
  • Bug Reporting
  • Web Application Testing
  • SQL Database Testing
  • Automation Frameworks
  • Exploratory Testing
  • Jira
  • Defect Management
  • Mobile Testing
  • Version Control Systems
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Sprint Planning Participation
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Performance Testing
  • My SQL
  • Python
  • Pycharm
  • Acceptance Testing

Certification

  • ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager
  • Certificat Programator Ajutor

Languages

english
Spanish
Italian

Hobbies and Interests

Painting and sketching, Interior design and decor, Traveling and exploring new cities, Gardening, Cooking

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects early in the development process, enhancing project efficiency.
  • Conducted comprehensive user acceptance testing, ensuring that software met all client requirements and specifications.
  • Implemented continuous integration practices in QA testing, reducing the feedback loop and increasing deployment frequency.
  • Take part in daily stand-ups and retrospectives to provide input on testing efforts and ensure that testing is integrated into the development process.
  • Ensured that software was delivered on time and met all client requirements by conducting thorough user acceptance testing.
  • Interpreted and executed test scripts, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes.
  • Analyzed and reported test activities and results.
  • Identified and reported issues and risks.

Training

  • Computer Programming
  • Python Course - Programming and Automation Testing

Timeline

Senior Tester (Engineer)

Endava
08.2018 - Current

Quality Assurance Game Tester

Cyberslotz Services
01.2012 - 07.2018

Customer service representative

Cyberslotz Services
02.2009 - 12.2011

Licensee in Arts - Fashion design

Universitatea Națională de Arte

High School diploma - undefined

Liceul de Arte Dinu Lipatti

Master's degree - human resources

Constantin Brancoveanu University
Elena Larisa Dumitrache