Cosmin Iliuta
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor
Experience
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
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
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
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
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
Education
Gh. Asachi Polytechnic University, Iași, Romania
Master · Intelligent Electronic Systems and Computer Science · Iași, Romania
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
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