Cosmin I.
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor
Experience
Mar 2022 - Jul 2025
3 years 5 monthsIngolstadt, Germany
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor
CARIAD SE
- Developed and implemented test strategy, test plans, and test cases for ISO 26262-compliant projects, covering functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
- Led cross-functional teams across multiple locations, managing resource allocation, task coordination, milestone tracking, and deliverables.
- Oversaw defect management, issue resolution, and problem-solving, including root cause analysis and process improvements to enhance test quality and efficiency.
- Conducted technical analysis of test results to provide insights for stakeholders, support decision-making, and optimise project outcomes.
- defined testability requirements for components, functions, and systems to ensure robust testing coverage and streamline validation efforts.
- Reviewed functional specifications, architecture, and design documents to validate test readiness and alignment with project objectives.
- Produced structured test documentation and reports, ensuring communication of test results, progress metrics, and compliance to stakeholders.
- SW requirements analysis
- Jira X-Ray
- SOME-IP
- ViWI
- Confluence
- Defect management KPM, ODIS, E-SYS
Mar 2015 - Mar 2022
7 years 1 monthMunich, Germany
Test Manager and Team Lead
Technica-Engineering GmbH
- Led a team of 20+ members both offshore and onshore that ensured 2nd level support for BMW CarSharing production projects as well as CarSharingModule generation 4 and 5 component/integration levels and defined the test strategy.
- Maintained direct contact with BMW and its clients as well as BMW workshops.
- Supervised the analysis of incidents and tracked the reaction time of the team.
- Defined and implemented CI infrastructure using Jenkins.
- Planned and coordinated test activities on production vehicles.
- Led test infrastructure development and coordinated hardware management and log analysis.
- Created and presented test reports and KPIs.
- Created and presented project financial reports.
- Analyzed customer requirements and managed clarification meetings.
- Jira
- Jenkins
- Requirement analysis
- Technical quality management
- Test automation
- BLE and MQTT protocols
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 yearsIași, Romania
Senior Automation Engineer
Ness Technologies
- Developed and executed test plans based on software requirements, performing manual and automated testing in Python and Java.
- Planned and coordinated test activities, ensuring efficient execution and coverage of functional, integration, and regression tests.
- Maintained direct client contact, clarifying requirements and providing updates on testing progress.
- Created and presented test reports, KPIs, and metrics to stakeholders, supporting data-driven decisions.
- Contributed to process improvements and automation frameworks to increase testing efficiency and reliability.
- Jira
- Python
- Requirement analysis
- Scrum
- SQL
- Test automation
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 yearsIași, Romania
System Test Engineer
Continental
- Analyzed software requirements and implemented test plans for the developed software.
- Performed tests and prepared reports according to the defined test process.
- Integrated all test environment components (hardware, software, and mechanic) according to project needs.
- Collaborated with project manager and quality assurance in verifying test results.
- Collaborated with test manager and quality engineer in verifying and reviewing test specifications and test reports.
- Jira
- Python
- Requirement analysis
- Test design
- V-Model SDLC
- Test execution and defect reporting
Summary
Experienced Test Manager and Engineer with a strong track record in automotive software and systems, leading cross-functional teams, defining test strategies, and ensuring ISO 26262-compliant quality. Skilled in project management, test execution, and process improvement, delivering high-quality solutions with global stakeholders
Languages
Romanian
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
Polytechnische Universität „Gh. Asachi“
Intelligent Electronic Systems and Computer Science · Iași, Romania
Oct 2008 - Jun 2012
Polytechnische Universität „Gh. Asachi“
Bachelor · Electronics and Telecommunications · Iași, Romania
Certifications & licenses
ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Test Management v3
Interactive Programming in Python
ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level
CISCO CCNA
Certified Trainer CNFPA
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
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