Florin Burdea - Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin

Unterschleißheim, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin

Metrax GmbH

Hands-on ALM-solution configuration: process refinement (BPMN), workshops and stakeholder management
Product development templates configuration and validation
Full traceability and decomposition
Tailored to fulfill 62304 internal SOP requirements and 29119
Regular meetings, metrics and dashboards
Work item workflows and link roles
User roles and rights
Prepared work instructions, training and rollout
Tools: Polarion (Siemens ALM), MS Visio, MS PowerPoint

May 2022 - Feb 2023

10 months

Hands-On Verification Lead

Metrax GmbH

Defined test strategy and test planning, including risk identification, analysis, and risk management file documentation
Implemented test strategy and managed defect management and task delegation
Managed stakeholder communication and test progress reporting
Implemented and maintained test environment
Mentored and led test engineering team: test design techniques based on ISTQB; interim leadership of seven engineers in Germany and China; candidate recruiting
Managed supplier milestones, planning, and resource support
Evaluated quality of test-related deliverables
Handled requirement management and engineering: traceability, decomposition and coverage metrics; system requirement specification
Tools: Polarion, Visual Studio Code, SVN, MantisBT, LabView, Python

Apr 2020 - Aug 2022

2 years 5 months

Hands-On Verification Lead

Metrax GmbH

Mentored and led test engineering team: ISTQB-based test design techniques; interim leadership of seven engineers in Germany and China; candidate recruiting
Defined and implemented test strategy and planning: risk identification, analysis and documentation; test data management; defect management process; stakeholder communication; test reports and progress reporting
Implemented, validated and maintained test environment and automation: LabView & Python test automation environments; PyTests, PyVisa, unit testing framework
Managed requirement engineering: traceability, decomposition and coverage metrics; system requirement specification
Tools: Polarion, Visual Studio Code, SVN, MantisBT, LabView, Python

Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

10 months

Hands-On Project / Process Manager / ALM Solution Customization

Definiens AG (AstraZeneca)

Managed project plan and stakeholder communication with weekly C-suite reporting
Collected, reviewed and coordinated requirement documentation
Developed processes (BPMN), performed gap analysis and refinement with method definition (WOIs)
Implemented decomposition and traceability in codeBeamer with version control and electronic signature
Defined roles, rights and responsibilities matrix
Performed tool performance testing after installation and configuration
Conducted workshops, schedule and risk analysis, testing and CSV validation of the solution, SOP changes and documentation
Provided hands-on configuration, rollout and training for about 40 employees
Managed multiple suppliers and service providers
Tools: Jama, Jira, CodeBeamer, MS Project, IBM Blueworks Live

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Test Manager

Audi AG

Developed group-wide test strategy for Audi-VW-Porsche
Conducted cross-group workshops to identify framework conditions and goals
Designed A-Spice and ISO 26262 conform test concept for main path sensorics system
Conducted feasibility studies of different test environments
Tools: SoapUI ReadyAPI, HP QC/ALM, Jira, Confluence

Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

1 year 5 months

Hands-On Senior Test Manager

Audi AG

Created end-to-end test concept and strategy for cryptographic security system
Designed and evaluated test case design process, provided coaching and automation (HP ALM, HP UFT, SoapUI, MQ interface)
Tested PKI certificate creation, management and derivation
Analyzed functional and non-functional requirements, performed test specification reviews, traceability and coverage assurance
Managed test data and defect management
Oversaw supplier work packages and deliverables
Conducted user web interface, system, regression, and performance testing
Executed productive rollout and continuous monitoring
Tools: SoapUI, ReadyAPI, HP QC/ALM, MQ, Tricentis Tosca, Jira, Confluence, Doors

Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 4 months

Hands-On Senior Test Manager

Audi AG

Defined end-to-end test concept and strategy for over-the-air integrated function activation (eTron EVs)
Performed system-level requirement analysis and test specification reviews
Executed web GUI and interface tests, performance testing using IBM MQ (Target/Reply MQ-Put/Get) and diagnostic function service testing
Managed all test stages: system, performance and regression; defect management
Coordinated test management team of four managers and standardized tests
Oversaw supplier testing work packages and deliverables for five engineers
Conducted productive rollout and continuous monitoring
Tools: SoapUI ReadyAPI, MQ, HP QC/ALM, Tricentis Tosca, Jira, Confluence

Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

1 year 9 months

Test Manager

Continental AG

Developed algorithm test concept, test strategy and test data management for ADAS multi-function mono camera (MFC)
Defined ASIL-A and ASIL-B test strategy and ensured requirements coverage
Improved system and software test processes for ASPICE L2
Conducted risk analysis, mitigation and test prioritization based on ISO 26262
Performed functional, functional safety and performance tests (Algo KPI - FP, TP, FN)
Acted as interface between test team, development, project management and customers
Coordinated technical algo test team of 14 engineers (onsite, nearshore, offshore)
Tools: MS Project, PTC Integrity, IBM Doors

Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 7 months

Test Manager

Continental AG

Developed algorithm test concept, strategy and test data management for ADAS multi-function camera and lidar (MFL)
Defined ASIL-A and ASIL-B test strategy and ensured requirements coverage
Improved test processes and conducted risk analysis and test prioritization per ISO 26262
Managed functional, functional safety and performance testing
Served as active communication interface between test team, development, project management and customers
Coordinated technical algo-test team of 14 engineers (onsite, nearshore, offshore)
Tools: MS Project, PTC Integrity, IBM Doors

Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

6 months

Algorithm Test Engineer

Continental AG

Performed requirement analysis (SWE.1), test design (SWE.6), implementation (Python/SQL) and execution of performance and functional safety tests (ISO 26262), ensuring coverage and traceability
Conducted functional and KPI performance tests for object recognition algorithms of stereo camera sensor system
Described and analyzed defects
Simulated data for test scenarios
Tools: Eclipse, Python, MySQL/Oracle, IBM Doors, PTC Integrity

Nov 2011 - Sep 2012

11 months

System Test Engineer

Huf GmbH

Conducted functional and performance CAN communication tests
Performed diagnostic protocol tests
Designed system tests, traceability and documentation according to A-Spice requirements (SYS.5)
Executed automated and manual tests and reported results
Described and analyzed errors
Tools: Eclipse, Python, MySQL/Oracle, IBM Doors, CANoe, CANalyzer

Feb 2010 - Nov 2011

1 year 10 months

System Test Engineer

Continental AG

Designed and documented tests with IBM Rational Doors (SYS.5)
Automated test execution and reporting
Analyzed system requirements (SYS.2)
Tested CAN communication, diagnostic protocol, and door locking control system functionality
Ensured traceability and requirements coverage
Tools: IBM Doors, CANoe, CANalyzer, CAN/LIN Protocols

Skills

Personal Qualities: Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Tenacity, Independence, Energy, Self-confidence, Solid Business Judgment, Creativity, Ability To Communicate Effectively With Executive Management, Challenge Decisions Where Necessary Always Keeping The Clients Best Interests At The Heart Of What I Do
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Analysis And Test Plan And Strategy
Focus Areas - Test Management /Team Leadership: Test Process Evaluation, Definition And Implementation
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Prioritization And Stakeholder Management
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Metrics And Measures
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Test Execution And Test Progress Reporting
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Test Automation And Test Maintainability
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Moderation, Presentation And Coordination
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Mentoring, Coaching And Communication
Focus Areas - Test Management / Team Leadership: Recruiting Of Test Engineers And Test Managers
Focus Areas - Requirement Management: Testability Analysis
Focus Areas - Requirement Management: Coordination With Stakeholders
Focus Areas - Requirement Management: Contributor Of Prioritization And Risk-analysis
Focus Areas - Project Management: Project Plan And Scope
Focus Areas - Project Management: Moderation, Presentation And Coordination
Focus Areas - Project Management: Ability To Work Independently With Limited Supervision
Focus Areas - Project Management: Project And Product Risk Management
Focus Areas - Project Management: Stakeholder And Supplier Management
Focus Areas - Project Management: Ability To Express Complex Technical Concepts Effectively, Both Verbally And In Writing
Focus Areas - Project Management: Project Assessment And Reporting
Focus Areas - Project Management: Analytical And Organizational Skills
Technical Knowledge - General Software: Ms-office, Ms-outlook, Lotus Notes, Ms-teams, Confluence
Technical Knowledge - Operating Systems: Linux, Ms Windows
Technical Knowledge - Databases: Mysql, Oracle, Ibm Db2
Technical Knowledge - Programming Languages: Sql, Python, Capl
Methodical Knowledge - Process Models: V-model, Agile-scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
Methodical Knowledge - Test Management: Risk Based Testing, Requirement Based Testing, Model-based Testing, Experience-based Testing, Static Testing, Istqb
Methodical Knowledge - Requirements Management: Ireb
Methodical Knowledge - Project Management: Pmi-pmp
Methodical Knowledge - Test And Defect Management: Hp Qc/alm, Ptc Integrity, Jira, Soapui Readyapi, Tosca, Codebeamer, Jama, Polarion, Mantisbt
Used Standards, Norms: Iso/iec/ieee 29119, 25010, 14971, 26262, 13485, 62304, A-spice, Title 21crf Part 11
Tool Knowledge - Networking/protocols: Packettracer-cisco, Putty, Wireshark, Canoe, Canalyzer, Can-protocol, Lin-protocol
Tool Knowledge - Requirement Management: Doors Ibm, Codebeamer, Jama, Siemens-polarion, Ptc Integrity
Tool Knowledge - Project And Process Management: Ms-project, Ibm Blueworks Live, Ms-visio