Cosmin Iliuta - Senior Test Manager

Q: Where is Cosmin based?

Cosmin is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Cosmin speak?

Cosmin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Romanian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Cosmin have?

Cosmin has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Cosmin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months . Note that Cosmin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Cosmin's latest experience?

Cosmin's most recent position is Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE .

Q: What companies has Cosmin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cosmin has worked for CARIAD SE and Technica-Engineering GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Cosmin most experienced in?

Cosmin is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Cosmin most experienced in?

Cosmin is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Project Management , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Cosmin worked in recently?

Cosmin has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Cosmin worked in recently?

Cosmin has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Mar 2022 - Jul 2025

3 years 5 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor

CARIAD SE

Development and implementation of test strategies and test plans based on ISO-29119-2/3 for Porsche and Audi ISO-26262 compliant projects (functional, integration, system & regression tests).
Leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations, including resource planning, coordination, and milestone tracking.
Responsibility for defect management, root cause analyses, and process improvements to improve quality and efficiency.
Technical analysis of test results and creation of structured test reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
Reviewing specifications and architecture to validate test readiness and requirement compliance.
Controlling & monitoring test progress using appropriate metrics.
Communicating evaluated test results as input for function approvals to function project owners.
Practical vehicle testing, ECU flashing, and troubleshooting – on-board diagnostics and live tracing.

Applied qualifications:

SW requirements analysis
Jira X-Ray
SOME-IP
ViWI
Confluence
Defect management – KPM
ODIS
E-SYS
Agile methodologies

Mar 2015 - Mar 2022

7 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Test Manager and Team Lead

Technica-Engineering GmbH

Leading a 20+ person international team (on-/offshore) for BMW CarSharing projects, including test strategy and integration testing.
Responsibility for incident analysis, CI infrastructure (Jenkins), and test activities on production vehicles.
Primary point of contact for BMW, customers, and service centers.
Leading the development of test infrastructure and coordinating hardware management as well as log analysis.
Creating and presenting test reports and KPIs.
Supporting and coaching the project in all testing matters.
Creating test and financial reports and leading clarification meetings on customer requirements.

Applied qualifications:

Jira X-Ray
Jenkins
Requirement analysis
Technical quality management / QS / QA
Test automation
SOME-IP
MQTT

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Iași, Romania

Senior Automation Engineer

Ness Technologies

Development and execution of test plans including automated tests with Python and Java.
Coordination of functional, integration, and regression tests.
Customer contact for requirement clarification and status communication.
Creation of test reports, KPIs, and optimization of test processes.

Applied qualifications:

Jira
Python
Requirement analysis
Scrum
SQL
Test automation

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Iași, Romania

System Test Engineering

Continental

Creation and execution of test plans based on software requirements.
Performing system tests and reporting according to defined processes.
Integrating hardware, software, and mechanics into test environments.
Collaborating with project, test, and quality teams to validate results.

Applied qualifications:

Jira
Python
Requirement analysis
Test design
V-Model SDLC

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (12.5 years) and Information Technology (3 years).

Automotive

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (13.5 years), Project Management (10.5 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Product Development

Summary

Experienced test manager and engineer with a proven track record in software and systems. Leads cross-functional teams, defines test strategies, and ensures ISO-26262 compliant quality. Skilled in project management, test execution, and process optimization, delivering high-quality solutions in collaboration with global stakeholders.

Skills

Leading The Entire Sdlc & Test Management (Aspice, Iso 26262, Iso 29119-3)
Problem Management & Root Cause Analysis With Sustainable Solutions
Leading International Teams (20+ Engineers, On-/offshore)
Ci/cd Expert: Python, Jenkins, Pipelines, Git
Strong Experience In Hil/embedded & Component, System & Integration Testing
Skilled In Doors, Jira, Confluence, Jira Xray
Strong Intercultural Skills & Stakeholder Management
Led A 20+ Person International Team To Successfully Execute Tests, Integrate, And Deliver Automotive Ecus For Bmw In Collaboration With Top Suppliers Like Visteon, Lear, Continental, And Accenture
Introduced Improved Planning, Monitoring, And Problem-solving Processes, Boosting Efficiency And Reducing Recurring Issues.
Increased Customer Satisfaction Through On-time Project Deliveries, Quick Issue Resolution, And Clear Customer Focus.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Romanian

Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Gh. Asachi Polytechnic University, Iași, Romania

Master · Intelligent Electronic Systems and Computer Science · Iași, Romania

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

Gh. Asachi Polytechnic University, Iași, Romania

Bachelor · Electronics and Telecommunications · Iași, Romania

Certifications & licenses

ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Test Management V3

Professional Scrum Master - PSM I

ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level

CISCO CCNA

Certified Trainer CNFPA

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Cosmin based?

Cosmin is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Cosmin speak?

Cosmin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Romanian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Cosmin have?

Cosmin has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Cosmin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Cosmin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cosmin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cosmin would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor, Test Manager and Team Lead, Senior Automation Engineer.

What is Cosmin's latest experience?

Cosmin's most recent position is Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE.

What companies has Cosmin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cosmin has worked for CARIAD SE and Technica-Engineering GmbH.

Which industries is Cosmin most experienced in?

Cosmin is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Cosmin most experienced in?

Cosmin is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management, and Product Development.

Which industries has Cosmin worked in recently?

Cosmin has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Cosmin worked in recently?

Cosmin has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Cosmin's education?

Cosmin holds a Master in Intelligent Electronic Systems and Computer Science from Gh. Asachi Polytechnic University, Iași, Romania and a Bachelor in Electronics and Telecommunications from Gh. Asachi Polytechnic University, Iași, Romania.

Does Cosmin have any certificates?

Cosmin has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Test Management V3, Professional Scrum Master - PSM I, and ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level.

What is the availability of Cosmin?

Cosmin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Cosmin?

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