OCTAVIAN MIHAILESCU
Bucharest,B
Summary
QA professional with over 10 years of experience in gaming, publishing, and live web platforms, including notable titles like Battlefield and FIFA. Expertise spans manual QA, security testing, SQL/PowerBI analytics, and Jira workflows. Proven ability in risk prioritization and cross-team communication, with a track record of adapting to fast-paced environments. Actively pursuing QA automation or SDET roles to apply technical skills in automated testing workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Analyst - Integration Testing
Ezugi Romania
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed focused live testing on top client websites, validating critical flows and severe issues while monitoring stability of integrated products.
- Reviewed newly integrated clients before go-live, verifying integration guidelines and technical requirements were correctly implemented.
- Learned and applied end-to-end integration procedures, identifying failure points and assisting clients in resolving technical issues with platform titles.
- Collaborated with integration team on ad-hoc tasks, providing QA support for verification and reproduction of client issues.
QA Analyst (Live Testing)
Ezugi Romania
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed comprehensive test plans and flexible procedures for live platform verification and ad-hoc client requests, establishing foundational QA standards for a new department.
- Implemented and managed Jira project for issue tracking, test procedures, and team workflows, streamlining task scheduling and progress visibility.
- Conducted rigorous functionality testing on client websites to validate platform integrations, ensuring seamless delivery and high user experience standards.
- Created light Excel automations to extract data from Jira and other sources, optimizing team reporting and performance metrics for client status updates.
- Performed live testing of platform products, maintaining quality through end-to-end verification from deployment to post-launch support.
QA Analyst - Assistant Lead
MindGeek Romania
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Coordinated a team of up to 4 QA testers, assigning test cases based on individual skillsets and project priorities to optimize coverage and efficiency.
- Acted as liaison between QA and production teams, facilitating communication on timelines, risks, and deliverables to align testing with publishing milestones.
- Created and maintained test cases for functionality, security, and exploits, ensuring comprehensive coverage across diverse mobile game genres.
- Conducted ongoing game security research and risk assessments, prioritizing high-impact areas to protect live titles.
Senior QA Analyst
MindGeek Romania
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Researched and executed security and exploit test cases to identify cheating vulnerabilities, minimizing risks in live mobile games.
- Conducted test case execution across milestones, maintaining high standards for functionality, performance, and post-launch stability.
- Performed risk assessments and prioritized testing efforts based on potential impact, leveraging experience to focus on high-priority scenarios.
- Applied autonomy in project sequencing, ensuring efficient coverage of critical paths while supporting the publishing pipeline.
QA Analyst
MindGeek Romania
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted quick-turnaround QA checks (1-2 days per milestone) on mobile games, verifying functionality, performance, and adherence to publisher guidelines before approvals.
- Adapted testing approach to varied game genres and styles, covering UI/UX, crashes, progression blockers, and platform-specific issues on iOS/Android.
- Supported full lifecycle testing from early builds to launch and post-patch validation, maintaining quality standards for a high-volume publishing pipeline.
- Collaborated with developers on defect feedback, prioritizing critical issues to enable fast iterations in a publisher-driven workflow.
Data Analyst
EA Romania
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Created PowerBI reports and dashboards using SQL queries on issue tracking systems and player log data, providing actionable insights for development workflows.
- Managed KPIs related to development efficiency, defect trends, and player experience, tracking metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
- Presented reports and insights to stakeholders, translating data findings into clear recommendations that informed team priorities and processes.
- Navigated complex studio databases to extract relevant data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for cross-functional teams.
Junior ERP Developer
Ubisoft Romania
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted with PeopleSoft ERP maintenance by making minor changes to SQL queries and template pages as part of team tasks.
- Helped troubleshoot issues in the ERP suite using basic SQL analysis and scripting, supporting internal workflows for HR and operations.
- Contributed small SQL-based modifications and bug fixes under guidance, building foundational database and configuration skills.
- Provided activity reports on daily tasks and progress to keep the team informed.
QA Tester
EA Romania
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Executed detailed test case runs for single-player low-spec PC and enemy AI scenarios, identifying defects affecting performance, gameplay balance, and stability.
- Planned and managed multiplayer playtests with up to 32 participants, coordinating test scope, test data, and communication to ensure consistent coverage of core game modes.
- Logged and tracked defects using Jira and DevTrack, providing clear repro steps, severity assessment, and status updates to developers and production.
- Monitored and updated test case progress in TestRail and DevTest, ensuring accurate coverage reporting and alignment with build priorities.
- Contributed to workflow optimizations by creating and modifying small internal tools/scripts to reduce repetitive QA tasks and improve reporting efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Bucharest
01.2014
High School Diploma - Mathematics and Computer Science
01.2012
Skills
- Manual and integration testing
- Live product support
- Milestone quality assurance
- Security and risk assessment
- Test planning and case maintenance
- Exploit detection and database navigation
- SQL and Power BI proficiency
- Jira and TestRail management
- Excel automation and basic scripting
- Team coordination and cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder presentations and process building
- Project prioritization and liaison communication
- Mobile game testing and web platform QA
- Client integration and adaptability
Core Competencies
Manual Testing, Integration Testing, Live Testing, Milestone QA, Security Testing, Test Planning, Test Case Creation & Maintenance, Risk Assessment, Exploit Detection, SQL, PowerBI, Jira, TestRail, DevTrack, Excel Automation, Basic Scripting, Database Navigation, PeopleSoft ERP, Team Coordination, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Presentations, Process Building, Project Prioritization, Liaison & Communication, Gaming (Battlefield, FIFA), Mobile Game Testing, Web Platform Testing, Publisher QA, Live Product Support, Client Integration, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Analytical Thinking
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Romanian
Native
Native
Timeline
QA Analyst - Integration Testing
Ezugi Romania
02.2025 - 01.2026
QA Analyst (Live Testing)
Ezugi Romania
11.2023 - 02.2025
QA Analyst - Assistant Lead
MindGeek Romania
03.2021 - 11.2023
Senior QA Analyst
MindGeek Romania
08.2020 - 03.2021
QA Analyst
MindGeek Romania
06.2019 - 08.2020
Data Analyst
EA Romania
04.2016 - 05.2019
Junior ERP Developer
Ubisoft Romania
10.2015 - 04.2016
QA Tester
EA Romania
07.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Bucharest