Silviu Capraru
Craiova
Summary
Passionate Test Automation Engineer with a strong focus on creating reliable and efficient testing frameworks. I'm committed to delivering high-quality code, streamlining release processes, and collaborating effectively with teams to bring projects to successful completion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Automation Engineer
Bitdefender
07.2021 - Current
- Technologies: Playwright, Protractor, WebDriver, Selenium, Postman, Bruno API, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, NgApimock, Git, CI/CD, Atlassian Suite
- Automation Frameworks: Designed, developed, and maintained automation testing frameworks using Playwright, Protractor, Selenium, and WebDriver to ensure thorough coverage of UI and API functionalities
- API Testing: Utilized Postman and Bruno API for API integration testing and employed NgApimock for simulating API responses to test edge cases and response scenarios
- Frontend Development: Contributed to frontend test automation and UI validation in applications built with Angular, using JavaScript and TypeScript for scripting and logic
- Version Control & Collaboration: Managed project repositories using Git, ensuring proper versioning, collaboration, and code integrity throughout development and testing cycles
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrated automation suites with CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated testing, builds, and deployment processes to streamline release cycles
- Release Management: Prepared builds for production, overseeing deployment processes and ensuring stable releases for users
- Agile Methodologies: Actively worked within Scrum frameworks, participating in sprint planning, task creation, and backlog grooming using the Atlassian Suite
- Documentation & Code Review: Authored technical documentation for test frameworks, testing processes, and feature specifications
- Conducted thorough code reviews for JavaScript/TypeScript and automation codebases
Test Automation Engineer
Qualysoft
07.2021 - Current
Test Automation Engineer
EPAM Systems
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Focused on automating testing processes for web and mobile applications, utilizing various tools and frameworks to improve test coverage and reliability
- Automated test scenarios for web and mobile platforms
- Created and maintained automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and TestNG
- Conducted API testing and integration using Postman
- Managed project dependencies and builds using Maven
- Worked with the Vue.js framework to automate testing of web applications
- Streamlined the testing process through automation
- Collaborated with development teams to integrate automated tests into the development workflow
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Redline Communications
Craiova
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for testing and ensuring the functionality of communication software deployed globally across various units
- Worked extensively with hardware devices supporting software written in Assembly, Python, and Java, with web and Telnet interfaces
- Provided technical support for a diverse range of clients, including energy companies, service providers, government agencies, military, and healthcare institutions
- Developed comprehensive test cases and testing strategies
- Generated detailed reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
- Identified, documented, and verified bugs, ensuring their resolution
- Performed tests on radio frequency spectrum, wireless modules, and LTE modules
- Collaborated with clients to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Interpreted client requirements to design tailored solutions
- Reproduced, documented, and escalated bugs for software and hardware
- Operating Systems: Windows (7, 8, 10), Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat)
- Bug Tracking: Mantis, Jira
- Automation: Python, Selenium, automation tools for web and CLI
- Databases: PostgreSQL, cloud-based, and local database management
- Network Management: OpenNMS (for mapping and data collection)
- Metrics Analysis: Utilized metrics to compare build versions
- Testing Methodologies: Regression, Integration, Stress, and Performance testing
- Agile Methodologies: Sprints workflow, Agile & Kanban
- Security Testing: Rapid7 for vulnerability and security assessments
Network Engineer
Freelance (Self employed)
Craiova
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Handled the analysis and implementation of networking solutions tailored to meet specific business needs
- Designed and deployed secure, custom network environments across multiple locations while providing support and training to users
- Assessed and implemented networking solutions based on business requirements
- Analyzed business models to develop environment documentation
- Developed and enforced security protocols for systems and networks
- Designed and implemented custom network environments
- Installed and maintained network infrastructure across various locations
- Provided software and hardware training for users across different platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
- Integrated and maintained servers for Active Directory
- Set up backup servers with multi-tiered structures
- Assisted clients remotely with online platform support
- Developed and implemented a ticketing system for internal and external use
- Cross-platform software integration: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- Server management: Active Directory, backup servers
- Network design and security protocol development
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Interactive Software
București
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Involved in testing and integrating defense projects for the Romanian Army and other NATO nations, ensuring that command and control applications adhered to NATO protocols and standards
- Focused on creating realistic QA environments and running various tests to simulate field conditions
- Tested command and control applications in compliance with NATO protocols and standards
- Generated detailed reports and documented test cases
- Identified, tracked, and verified bugs using Visual Studio
- Conducted performance testing in QA environments designed to simulate real-world military scenarios
- Created and maintained QA environments for simulating field operations
- Tested modular and client-server applications
- Studied and applied military terminology and NATO standards
- Evaluated applications using radio and satellite communication, understanding both low-band and high-band signals
- Worked with GIS applications for map data (vector, raster) and GPS positioning systems
- Generated and simulated GPS tracks and positions for testing purposes
- Developed test scenarios and applied metrics to compare build versions
- Performed regression, integration, stress, and performance testing
- Automated testing with White Stack and Jenkins
- Programming: C#, .NET, XML, SQL
- Database: SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio
- Testing Tools: Visual Studio, Test Manager, Wireshark
- Platforms: Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Network Infrastructure: Microsoft Windows Servers, virtual machines (VW), Cisco routers, and server configuration
Internship
Centrul de Calcul S.A
Tîrgul-Jiu
06.2014 - 07.2014
- SQL Database
- Oracle Database
- C#
- Java J2EE
Education
Engineering Software - Computer Science
University of Craiova, Department of Computer Science
01.2015
Internship -
Centrul de Calcul S.A
Tîrgul-Jiu07.2014
Specialization on Art and Film - Art and Film
School of Arts and Crafts "CORNNETI"
01.2010
Skills
- Playwright
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- C#
- Javascript
- API testing
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Learning Java
- Google Cybersecurity Specialization
- Postman Essential Training
Timeline
Test Automation Engineer
Bitdefender
07.2021 - Current
Test Automation Engineer
Qualysoft
07.2021 - Current
Test Automation Engineer
EPAM Systems
03.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Redline Communications
03.2019 - 02.2021
Network Engineer
Freelance (Self employed)
10.2018 - 03.2019
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Interactive Software
01.2016 - 10.2018
Internship
Centrul de Calcul S.A
06.2014 - 07.2014
Engineering Software - Computer Science
University of Craiova, Department of Computer Science
Internship -
Centrul de Calcul S.A
Specialization on Art and Film - Art and Film
School of Arts and Crafts "CORNNETI"
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