Corina Mirica
@corinamirica
Experienced Quality Assurance Analyst specializing in manual and automation testing.
RomaniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with over nine years of experience in software testing life cycle (STLC) across mobile and desktop applications. I proactively implement quality processes and work closely with development teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products.
My achievements include developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans and 250+ test cases, rebuilding regression strategies to reduce regression time by 40%, and contributing to 60+ monthly releases with strong defect tracking using Jira. I have led testing efforts as a primary QA tester on implementation projects and acted as a Subject Matter Expert for specific applications.
I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring new testers, and using a mix of manual and automation testing to improve test coverage, reduce post-release defects, and ensure smooth delivery from development to production.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Test Analyst
Boston Scientific
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Developed and maintained test plans and 250+ test cases, logged and triaged defects in Jira, and led primary QA efforts on implementation projects, reducing missed edge cases by 20%.
SACreated test strategies and rebuilt regression suites to cut regression time by 40% and reduce post-release defects by 25%, supporting 60+ monthly releases and 10+ major releases.
Software Test Analyst
Amsphere
Aug 2015 - May 2024 (8 years 9 months)
Improved test coverage and QA efficiency by 30%, authored 200+ detailed bug reports, and supported agile releases for mobile and desktop betting products.
Training Facilitator
Coaching Essence
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Facilitated self-development trainings and retreats, assisted in organizing training and marketing activities, and improved clients' skills and goal focus.
Risk Analyst
Raiffeisen Bank
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years 11 months)
Tested banking application projects, identified and analyzed risk areas, and proposed mitigations to protect assets and public image.
Credit Officer
KTECH Electronics
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008 (3 years 11 months)
Evaluated loan applications, managed client relations confidentially, and helped achieve financial objectives through budget and expenditure planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UBUniversity of Bucharest
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Bucharest.
ISTQB Foundation
ISTQB Foundation Certificate, Software Testing
Completed ISTQB Foundation certification in software testing.
ISTQB
ISTQB Certificate, Software Testing
Obtained ISTQB certification (level unspecified).
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
CSPO Certification, Agile / Product Ownership
Completed CSPO certification for product ownership in Agile environments.
ICAgile (ICP-ACC)
ICP-ACC Certification, Agile Coaching
Completed ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC).
Product Owner / Agile Coach trainings
Professional Training, Agile / Product Management
Completed trainings related to product ownership and agile coaching (titles listed: Product Owner, Agile Coach, PO/CSPO).
API Training - Software Testing Course
Training Course, API / Software Testing
Completed API training and a software testing course.
ERP Training, London
Internal Job Training, Enterprise Resource Planning
Completed internal ERP training in London, UK.
Test Engineer Training
Training Course, Software Testing
Completed Test Engineer training (internal course).
Project Management Course (internal)
Training Course, Project Management
Completed internal project management course.
CNFPA Diploma
CNFPA Diploma
Awarded CNFPA diploma (details unspecified).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
RomaniaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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