Cosmin I.

Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor

Munich, Germany

Experience

Mar 2022 - Jul 2025
3 years 5 months
Ingolstadt, 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 month
Munich, 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 years
Iași, 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 years
Iași, 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
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

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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