Gabriela Gherghel
QA Specialist | SFCC & Data Privacy Assurance
Iasi
Summary
Detail-oriented QA Engineer with extensive experience in e-commerce, payments, Salesforce (SFDC/CRM), and data privacy environments. Proven expertise in functional testing, system integration testing (SIT), regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect management within Agile teams. Knowledgeable in GDPR processes, including Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and data validation, ensuring compliance and data integrity. ISTQB Foundation Level certified, committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions that generate tangible business value.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
QA Engineer - Data Privacy / Data Operations
Amazon
03.2025 - 03.2026
Managed end-to-end DSAR and GDPR data deletion processes
Validated customer data requests for accuracy and compliance
Performed data analysis using AWS CloudWatch Insights (SQL-like queries)
Built reusable queries for large datasets
Collaborated with engineering teams to improve data workflows
Achievements/Tasks
QA Specialist - Financial Services / Payments
Endava
08.2024 - 02.2025
Executed manual UI test cases and supported API testing
Performed regression testing on payment systems
Maintained regression test suites
Performed automated test execution and defect reporting, without framework creation responsibilities
Collaborated with Agile teams
Achievements/Tasks
QA Engineer - Payments / Salesforce CRM
Endava
09.2022 - 08.2024
Performed System Integration Testing (SIT) and UAT support
Tested Salesforce CRM workflows
Executed regression and functional testing
Managed defect lifecycle
Participated in demos and requirement discussions
Achievements/Tasks
QA Lead - E-commerce
OSF Digital
06.2021 - 08.2022
Coordinated QA team activities
Created test plans and test cases
Managed defect tracking
Mentored QA team members
Achievements/Tasks
QA Tester - E-commerce (SFCC)
OSF Digital
10.2017 - 06.2021
Performed functional and regression testing
Created and executed test cases
Conducted cross-browser testing
Reported defects
Achievements/Tasks
Purchasing Analyst
Conex Distribution
06.2006 - 05.2012
Managed and validated Excel databases for payments, transport, and procurement, ensuring high data accuracy and workflow efficiency. Improved operational quality by developing tracking systems for stocks and suppliers, while reducing costs through contract negotiations and detailed data analysis.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
UAIC
Iasi06-2008
Skills
Manual Testing
Regression Testing System
Integration Testing (SIT)
UAT Support
Defect Management
Data Validation
API Testing Support
Salesforce (SFDC)
Accomplishments
Reduced manual processing time by 75% by developing a Python script (leveraging AI) to automate data extraction from Excel, transforming complex datasets into a readable and validated format.
Best Mentor - CEO Awards
Bug Hunter of the Year - CEO Awards
Certification
ISTQB Foundation Level (2022)
Professional Development
Database Development at Informal School of IT - 2025
Software Testing at Informal School of IT - 2017
Timeline
QA Engineer - Data Privacy / Data Operations
Amazon
03.2025 - 03.2026
QA Specialist - Financial Services / Payments
Endava
08.2024 - 02.2025
QA Engineer - Payments / Salesforce CRM
Endava
09.2022 - 08.2024
QA Lead - E-commerce
OSF Digital
06.2021 - 08.2022
QA Tester - E-commerce (SFCC)
OSF Digital
10.2017 - 06.2021
Purchasing Analyst
Conex Distribution
06.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor’s Degree -
UAIC