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Florin (Adrian) Burdea

Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin

Florin Burdea
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

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (9 years), Healthcare (3.5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Information Technology (1 year), and Pharmaceutical (1 year).

Automotive
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical

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), Product Development (11.5 years), Project Management (2.5 years), and Information Technology (1 year).

Quality Assurance
Product Development
Project Management
Information Technology

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

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Romanian
Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

Polytechnic University Timisoara

Master Degree · Advanced Electronics · Timișoara, Romania

Oct 2007 - Jul 2010

Polytechnic University Timisoara

Bachelor Degree · Electronics and Telecommunication · Timișoara, Romania

Oct 2004 - Jul 2007

Polytechnic University Timisoara

College Degree · Audio-Video and Multimedia Technologies · Timișoara, Romania

Certifications & licenses

Certified Tester Expert Level Test Manager

ASTQB

Expert Level - Managing The Test Team

ASTQB

Expert Level - Strategic Test Management

ASTQB

Expert Level - Operational Test Management

ASTQB

Advanced Level Test Management

ISTQB

Certified Tester Foundation Level

ISTQB

Ccna Routing And Switching

CISCO

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Where is Florin based?

Florin is based in Unterschleißheim, Germany.

What languages does Florin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Florin have?

Florin has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Florin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Florin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florin would be well-suited for roles such as: Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin, Hands-On Verification Lead, Hands-On Project / Process Manager / ALM Solution Customization.

What is Florin's latest experience?

Florin's most recent position is Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin at Metrax GmbH.

What companies has Florin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florin has worked for Metrax GmbH.

Which industries is Florin most experienced in?

Florin is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Florin also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Florin most experienced in?

Florin is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Project Management. Florin also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Florin worked in recently?

Florin has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Florin worked in recently?

Florin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Florin's education?

Florin holds a Master in Advanced Electronics from Polytechnic University Timisoara and a Bachelor in Electronics and Telecommunication from Polytechnic University Timisoara.

Does Florin have any certificates?

Florin has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Tester Expert Level Test Manager, Expert Level - Managing The Test Team, and Expert Level - Strategic Test Management.

What is the availability of Florin?

Florin is immediately available for suitable projects.

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