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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