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Catalin Gavrila

@catalingavrila

Senior QA Automation Engineer with 14 years of testing experience.

Romania

With over 14 years of experience in software testing, I specialize in manual, functional, and regression testing to ensure high-quality software across diverse platforms. My leadership skills have enabled me to build and scale high-performing QA teams, implementing automated testing frameworks that significantly reduce production defects.

My expertise spans all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), where I effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless testing processes. I am proficient in Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and TestRail, and I excel in API testing and automation scripting using Java, Selenium, Selenide, and TestNG. My commitment to quality and innovation drives me to deliver reliable software solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Front-End Team Leader

Skywind Group

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Led the establishment of a new QA team, enhancing testing capabilities and efficiency. Designed an automated testing framework using Java and Selenium, significantly reducing manual testing efforts. Coordinated cross-functional testing activities to ensure high-quality software delivery across multiple environments.

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Testing Team Lead

Mind Software SRL

Jan 2010 - Feb 2022 (12 years 1 month)

Managed a QA team to test complex telecom billing software, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and quality standards. Developed Test Plans and optimized testing processes, reducing defect turnaround time by 30%. Championed collaboration across the SDLC.

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Test Engineer

Mind Software SRL

Dec 2007 - Jan 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted functional, regression, and performance testing on telecom billing applications. Designed Test Plans and executed test cases to ensure quality and early detection of issues, improving defect resolution efficiency.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Gheorghe Asachi University logoGU

Gheorghe Asachi University

Master's Degree, Automation and Computer Science

2009 - 2010

Pursued a Master's degree in Automation and Computer Science, enhancing knowledge in automation technologies and software engineering.

Gheorghe Asachi University logoGU

Gheorghe Asachi University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2004 - 2009

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computers, focusing on the principles of computer science and software development.

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