I seek a role focused on manual testing with possibility to start QA automation career in a collaborative team where I can apply testing expertise, mentor others and grow as manual QA into fullstack QA
Elena B
@elenabantea
Manual QA Engineer transitioning to Automation QA, experienced in testing, Scrum, and cross-functional collaboration.
What I'm looking for
I am a Manual QA Engineer with experience testing web and mobile applications, running Scrum ceremonies, and producing clear test documentation and reports. I have validated requirements, designed test cases in Jira/Zephyr/Xray, performed API testing in Postman, and assisted automation teams with debugging.
I hold degrees in Management of Information Systems (ongoing), Marketing and Logistics, and Interpretation & Applied Linguistics, and I bring strong communication, organization, and cross-functional teamwork skills. I am motivated to grow into an Automation QA role and expand my skills in Playwright, Cypress, SQL, and test automation practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manual QA Engineer
Bend Tech
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Performed manual testing across three web applications (mobile and desktop), designed Gherkin and step-by-step test cases, reported and tracked bugs, and acted as Scrum Master to run daily ceremonies and improve release quality.
Support and Sales Manager
Simpals
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 (4 months)
Provided English-language customer support via email and chat, processed orders and invoices, managed shipping logistics and CRM records, and maintained long-term client relationships.
Support Manager
Digital Group
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Handled English customer support via phone and email, resolved returns and order issues, updated CRM records, and mentored new employees to improve service quality.
Support Manager
PC Service & Co
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019 (5 years)
Provided multilingual customer support, generated sales leads, conducted email marketing campaigns with segmentation, identified potential fraud, and mentored new staff.
Content Manager & SEO Assistant
Rimuscom
Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)
Created and optimized English/Russian website content, managed classifieds and link-building campaigns, edited site content via admin panels, and supported social media promotion to increase visibility.
Support Manager
Terentiev Benefis Art
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)
Supported e-commerce operations in multiple languages, processed orders, managed invoices and client databases, coordinated with designers, and maintained website content.
English Language Teacher
Studium
Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 9 months)
Delivered part-time English language instruction, prepared lesson materials, and supported student language development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Free International University of Moldova
Master’s Degree, Management of Information Systems and Data Analysis
2025 -
Master’s Degree in Management of Information Systems and Data Analysis, currently enrolled starting in 2025.
Digital Orange
Certificate, Playwright (js) automation
2024 - 2024
Allied Testing
Certificate, Software Testing
2018 - 2018
Completed courses in Manual Software Testing covering core testing methodologies and tools.
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing and Logistics
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Logistics completed from 2013 to 2017.
Moldova State University, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Bachelor’s Degree, Interpretation and Applied Linguistics
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Interpretation and Applied Linguistics (English & Italian) completed from 2004 to 2008.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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