Guna Radu Octavian
Release Manager / QA Lead / Senior QA Engineer
Cluj-Napoca,CJ
Summary
Seasoned QA professional with over a decade of experience in manual and automated testing across automotive, fintech, and gaming industries. Proven track record as a QA Lead and Release Manager, with expertise in Agile methodologies, test strategy, and team coordination. Passionate about quality, process improvement, and mentoring teams to reach their full potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior QA Engineer - Automotive AR Project
Luxoft
Remote
10.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained test specifications aligned with software requirements
- Led test strategy and execution for Automotive Augmented Reality applications
- Performed manual and automated testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ASPICE)
- Collaborated with development teams to troubleshoot defects and improve reliability
- Created test reports and validation documentation
QA Engineer / Release Manager - Fintech Project
Luxoft
Remote
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Designed and implemented the full Release Management lifecycle
- Managed Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and deployment planning
- Led cross-functional collaboration between QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders
- Provided mentorship and technical guidance to QA team members
Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead - CTMS Projects
Suvoda
Remote
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Defined and implemented QA processes, improving efficiency and defect prevention
- Led a team of QA engineers, providing mentorship and best practices
- Coordinated with development and DevOps teams for seamless delivery
- Led defect triage meetings and risk assessments
Software QA Engineer - Data Center Automation
Micro Focus
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Designed and maintained automated test suites for compliance and risk management
- Led test strategy development for new feature integrations
- Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Conducted manual and exploratory testing beyond automation scope
Manual/Automation QA Engineer
Greppy Systems
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Designed and executed manual and automated tests for mobile and web applications
- Developed API automation tests using Python
- Created and maintained UI automation using Selenium Web Driver
- Provided mentorship and best practices for test automation strategies
QA Analyst - Paid Ads System
Gameloft
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed Ads Documentation and maintained test cases
- Led optimization of testing processes
- Verified and validated QA tools used for ad testing
QC Tester / Team Coordinator
Ubisoft
Bucharest
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Led QA efforts for multiple AAA titles, including Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs
- Managed test assignments and prioritized tasks
- Conducted in-game testing and documented critical issues
- Created detailed test cases and tutorials
Project Manager - Askmen.ro
Activesoft
Bucharest
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Managed editorial strategy, content planning, and audience engagement
- Oversaw content creation and quality control across multiple websites
- Organized and coordinated music awards events
Education
Faculty of Psychology
University of Bucharest
01.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
Regression testing
Postman tool
Cross-browser testing
JIRA proficiency
Defect tracking
Selenium webdriver
Software development lifecycle
Performance testing
CI and CD pipelines
Test strategy development
Git
Continuous integration
Timeline
Senior QA Engineer - Automotive AR Project
Luxoft
10.2021 - Current
QA Engineer / Release Manager - Fintech Project
Luxoft
10.2021 - 11.2024
Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead - CTMS Projects
Suvoda
11.2020 - 09.2021
Software QA Engineer - Data Center Automation
Micro Focus
04.2019 - 11.2020
Manual/Automation QA Engineer
Greppy Systems
05.2016 - 02.2019
QA Analyst - Paid Ads System
Gameloft
10.2014 - 05.2016
QC Tester / Team Coordinator
Ubisoft
08.2012 - 09.2014
Faculty of Psychology
University of Bucharest
01.2009 - 01.2012
Project Manager - Askmen.ro
Activesoft
04.2008 - 07.2011
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