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Adrian Duta

Adrian Duta

QA Automation Engineer
Bucharest

Summary

🚀 Passionate and results-driven with experience in networking, cybersecurity, and software engineering. I specialize in test automation, software verification and debugging complex systems, with experience in live demonstrations at client sites, ensuring seamless product integration and troubleshooting in real-world environments.

🌍 Currently working in multi-cultural, cross-border teams, collaborating remotely and in hybrid environments across multiple time zones.

With a solid background in networking and software testing, I have participated in international cybersecurity workshops, staying ahead of industry trends in security testing, penetration testing, and network defense.

My expertise includes:

✅ Software Testing & Automation – Proficient in Java, Ruby, Linux, Selenium, API Testing, CI/CD (Jenkins), and proprietary automation frameworks.

✅ Networking & IT Infrastructure – Debugging, deployment, and optimization of networking solutions, VPNs and firewalls.

✅ Cybersecurity – Product based training in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, security automation at international workshops.

✅ Field Engineering – Client support, live testing, troubleshooting, and on-site debugging of enterprise systems.

💡 I’m into continuous learning, cybersecurity, and hands-on problem-solving in the field. Always looking for opportunities to work on innovative testing frameworks and security-driven automation solutions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Automation & Component Engineer

Thales
Bucharest, Bucuresti
03.2023 - Current

• Design and implementation of test cases based on requirements, covering both manual and automated testing.

• Testing cybersecurity features, ensuring compliance with security standards.

• Configuration, maintenance, and updates of hardware equipment (mainly Linux-based).

• Test execution, documentation, and reporting, including evaluation of coverage, traceability, and progress.

• Support and maintenance of test environments, tools, and simulation frameworks.

Test Automation Engineer

Thales
09.2021 - 03.2023

• Design and implementation of test cases for unit and subsystem testing, based on requirements.

• Development of test programs and test data, including automation of test cases.

• Execution and evaluation of automated tests, ensuring coverage, traceability, and progress tracking.

• Support and maintenance of test environments, tools, and simulation frameworks.

• Test documentation and reporting to track testing progress and results.

Testing Lead

OPPO
10.2020 - 09.2021

• Managing daily team operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Setting timelines and delegating tasks to meet performance targets.

• Motivating and training team members to fulfill their potential.

• Conducting quarterly performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.

• Driving company growth by leading a high-performing team.

QA Automation Engineer

OPPO
01.2020 - 10.2020

• Executing smartphone test cases (functional, performance, and compatibility) based on project requirements, including field and drive tests.

• Identifying, reproducing, and reporting bugs, capturing logs for R&D, and tracking issues in the bug tracking system.

• Collaborating with R&D engineers and operators to resolve open bug tickets and technical issues.

• Investigating issues reported by the after-sales team to ensure product quality.

• Facilitated proactive communication and fostered strong teamwork, enhancing project accuracy and collaboration.

Service Desk Administrator

Wipro Technologies
10.2019 - 01.2020

• Providing technical support for desktops, laptops, and IT services via phone, email, chat, and web.

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting system, network, and software issues, including hardware faults.

• Managing Active Directory, Outlook issues, and ticketing systems to ensure efficient problem resolution.

• Testing and evaluating new technologies to enhance IT support services.

• Delivering clear and professional communication in an international voice support environment.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Automation Systems & Computer Science

Petroleum - Gas University of Ploiesti
Ploiesti, Romania
04.2001 -

Graduate Certificate - Software Development - JAVA

Software Development Academy
Bucharest, Romania
04.2001 -

Graduate Certificate - NW2402 - IT NETWORKING CERTIFICATE

Deltatel
Bucharest, Romania
10.2024 - 10.2024

Skills

✅ Manual & Automated Testing

✅ API Testing (Postman, REST Assured)

✅ Software Verification & Validation

✅ CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

✅ Version Control (Git, GitHub)

✅ Java, Ruby (with proprietary automation frameworks)

✅ Bash & Shell Scripting (Linux)

✅ Networking Troubleshooting & Debugging (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, IPv4, IPv6)

✅ Cybersecurity - Penetration Testing & Security Automation

✅ Agile & Scrum Methodologies

✅ Field Engineering & Customer Support

✅ Cross-functional & Multi-cultural Team Collaboration

Timeline

Graduate Certificate - NW2402 - IT NETWORKING CERTIFICATE

Deltatel
10.2024 - 10.2024

Test Automation & Component Engineer

Thales
03.2023 - Current

Test Automation Engineer

Thales
09.2021 - 03.2023

Testing Lead

OPPO
10.2020 - 09.2021

QA Automation Engineer

OPPO
01.2020 - 10.2020

Service Desk Administrator

Wipro Technologies
10.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Automation Systems & Computer Science

Petroleum - Gas University of Ploiesti
04.2001 -

Graduate Certificate - Software Development - JAVA

Software Development Academy
04.2001 -
Adrian DutaQA Automation Engineer