Madalin Matasaru

Owns Quality Assurance activities across Mergers and EVO projects, defining and executing comprehensive manual testing strategies. Collaborates with cross-functional teams throughout the SDLC to ensure quality is integrated into every development phase.

Designed and implemented automated test suites for web and backend services, ensuring reliability and performance under heavy load. Created and maintained CI/CD-integrated test pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Docker, and reduced critical post-release defects by 35%.

Led quality assurance across multiple concurrent ERP projects, ensuring full coverage of functional, integration, and regression scenarios. Developed advanced testing strategies for complex ERP environments and facilitated UAT sessions.

Led and executed API testing for core banking services, validating RESTful endpoints for performance, security, and data integrity. Implemented end-to-end UI automation using Playwright and performed performance testing with JMeter.

Coordinated 6 projects simultaneously for the European Commission's General Directorate for IT, ensuring quality standards are met for all projects. Created test scenarios, test cases, and managed defects using Zephyr and JIRA.

Worked on the Risk Detect platform, focusing on defect identification, isolation, and tracking. Designed and maintained regression, sanity, and end-to-end test cases, and performed various test types including functional, integration, and exploratory testing.

Provided on-site support for the European External Action Service (EEAS), focusing on their Budget and Support team and key projects such as Budgdel and e-Das Reporting.

Led a 2-person QA team, overseeing automation, manual, and cross-platform testing efforts for a Belgian customer. Coordinated day-to-day activities, mentored junior team members, and defined testing strategies aligned with customer requirements.

Worked on-site for the European Commission with the DIGIT EAC team, providing support for internal tools and applications, primarily related to ERASMUS programs.

Designed and implemented an automation framework for Hewlett Packard's Server Automation solution using UFT and LeanFt, integrated with Eclipse and JUnit. Managed test execution across multiple virtual machines orchestrated by Jenkins.

Worked for a Canadian client developing road management solutions, focusing on automating test cases. Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Ranorex and C#.

Managed day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, and implementing HR policies. Led recruitment efforts and took charge of external PR and marketing.

Represented IT Six at major international trade events including MWC Barcelona and Cebit Hannover. Participated in economic missions to Vienna and Scandinavia.

Taught Object-Oriented Programming and Real-Time Operating Systems to 2nd and 3rd-year students, and occasionally Computer Technology to 1st-year students. Prepared course materials and provided guidance to students.

Managed software repackaging for sensitive applications on client locations, ensuring proper configuration and deployment.

Worked for two major US-based clients, contributing to the development of an ERP system and a security solution. Used Adobe Flex for development.

Customized and developed new features for the Financial, Enrollment, and HR modules of the PeopleSoft suite. Worked with SRPMIC Arizona to tailor applications to specific business needs.

Supervised the American team, evaluating their efforts, tasks, and adherence to Service Level Agreements. Ensured team productivity and effectiveness.

Provided on-site support for sensitive applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations.

Trained and supported local American teams, ensuring proficiency with applications and processes. Delivered training sessions and provided technical assistance.

Pursued a PhD in Distributed Systems, currently on hold. The program was in progress but is now frozen.

Completed an MBA degree in Systems Engineering, gaining advanced knowledge in systems management and engineering.

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Automation and Computers, focusing on computer science and engineering principles.

Completed high school with a focus on computer science, earning an Assistant Programmer degree.

Certified at the ISTQB Foundation Level, demonstrating a solid understanding of software testing principles and practices.