Test Manager: MW/OS Interlocking System (Railway Interlocking Systems)

Project for Deutsche Bahn

• As-is analysis of the current project documents and addition to the test concept
• Creation of checklists for requirement analysis for testability and test case review
• Preparation of onboarding materials for new team members
• Participation in interviews and decision-making for hiring new team members
• Leading the test team with members in Romania, Spain, and Germany
• Allocation and support of test tasks to my team members
• Definition of the documentation tool to be introduced in coordination with the project manager
• Concept creation for the introduction of automated tests including definition of the test tool
• Hands-on test case creation, execution, and reporting
• Participation in management meetings at various levels and taking tasks for the test team
• Creation of detailed documentation
• Tools used: TestConductor, Testona (CTE), VectorCast, Parallel, Ubuntu, Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud, IBM ELM landscape, CENELEC, etc

• Concept and creation of end-to-end system and integration tests based on processes and requirements
• Hands-on execution of E2E and integration tests
• Bug/defect entry, tracking, and retest after the fix
• Tools used: Daimler system landscape, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, etc

• Concept and development of device, system, and integration tests; specification of tests based on requirements; test automation and execution
• Implementation of integration and system test scenarios in TPT Fusion
• Hands-on automation and test execution
• Bug/defect entry, tracking, and retest after the fix
• Tools used: PikeTec TPT Fusion, Synopsys Silver, Eclipse, PTC Integrity, etc

• Analyzed requirements and derived test ideas and their design
• CI/CD testing with Azure development and execution
• Implemented integration and system test scenarios in Python 3
• IoT platform (Azure hosted) API testing via REST interface with Visual Studio Code
• Hands-on manual testing, automation, and test execution
• Logging, tracking, and retesting bugs/defects after fixes
• Tools used: Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Test Plans, Sprint Boards), SharePoint, Docker containers, Git, VMware, Virtual machines, WSL Ubuntu, Python in Visual Studio Code, etc.

• API test planning
• Test effort and cost estimation
• Test reporting and documentation
• Coaching team members on topics like test processes and tools (SCM, Robot Framework Ride, Python, Perforce Helix, etc.)
• Support and optimization of agile test process (KANBAN, iterative and non-iterative)
• Hands-on manual and automated testing with Robot Framework for firmware embedded software on MultiStak (midsize tape libraries) and MultiStor (small-size tape libraries) projects
• Updating software versions
• Commissioning prototypes
• Requirement reviews, test case creation, automation, and execution
• Test concept creation
• Aligning requirements with feature owners and customers
• Task assignment and review, general administrative tasks, and team leadership
• Tools used: Robot Framework, Python, Perforce Helix, SCM, Postman / SoapUI (RESTful API), dynamic analysis (system level): Nessus / OpenVAS, Metasploit

• Agile tester of patient monitoring software on monitors, measurement servers (IntelliVue monitors, MMS X2, Apollo X3, etc.)
• Requirements management and ensuring test coverage
• Analysis of technical and customer specifications, designing and creating test cases using the following methods: equivalence classes, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transition testing
• Creation of test plans and test scenarios
• Manual and automated execution of tests and retests after bug fixes for functional, regression, installation, stress, load, and performance tests, whitebox tests, and penetration tests
• Carrying out integration and system tests using the following methods: requirements-based, risk-based, use-case-based, and exploratory testing on features, components, and systems
• Conducting peer reviews with team members
• Agile process consultant in various SCRUM teams
• Commissioning and testing of hardware prototypes
• Logging bugs (BUGs and CRs) in the ticket system (TFS), bug verification
• Documenting and reporting test results
• Tools used: KALI, TFS
• Static code analysis: Coverity for coding guidelines, Black Duck for CVE matching, Qark for mobile device testing
• System analysis: MBSA (baseline check on patch level, password policies), MBASA (attack surface report - new items, ports, protocols)
• Dynamic analysis (system level): Nessus/OpenVAS, Metasploit
• Fuzzing: ZAP (OWASP), tools via Python scripts
• Technologies: TFS, TM (Test Center), GIT, DMS
• Standards: ISO 9000, 13485, IEC 9001, 62304, 60601-1-2
• Operating systems: Windows and Unix

• Audi TV Tuner MIB Gen.2+
• Infotainment systems
• Testing country-specific tuner card functions: European (ECE), Japanese, US, Korean cards
• Integration testing in NTG5.5 Melco head unit and module testing (tuner card standalone)
• Updating software versions
• Flashing the control units (rolling software updates) in vehicles and lab
• Automating tests with Visual Basic
• Automating tests with Vector
• Commissioning the prototypes
• Supporting testing of parts in the lab (HIL) and vehicles
• Tools used: CANoe, MOST (150), CATS, VN2640, Monaco, SMB, IZT, SFC, diagnostic I/O box, spectrum analysis, etc., CodeBeamer, TeamCity

• Agile tester of C code with CANTATA++
• Analysis of requirements, UML model, C code, implementation and execution of: black box test, whitebox test, coverage test, equivalence partitioning and boundary value tests, code reading (with QuickRev and defined rules)
• Communicating with customers and suppliers
• Supporting team colleagues in the use of CANTATA++
• Commissioning and testing of hardware prototypes
• Supporting testing in the lab (HIL) and test site (Vaihingen Enz station)
• Logging errors in the ticket system (ClearQuest and CMC), error analysis and diagnosing the axle counter control unit in the lab and at the bench
• Documenting and reporting results
• Tools used: CANTATA++, Eclipse, DOORS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rhapsody, TestDirector, Reqtify for traceability, QAC, QuickRev
• Technologies: I²C bus, ISDN/V23, CAN
• Standards: CENELEC EN 50128, SIL 4, MISRA C

• Testing driver assistance systems (camera)
• Integrating driver assistance systems into customer vehicles, testing (in lab and test vehicle)
• Updating software versions
• Flashing control units (software updates)
• Communicating with customers and suppliers
• Ensuring data exchange between Opel AG and MAGNA
• Internal coordination with the client's project management
• Prototype logistics
• Commissioning prototypes
• Supporting testing of parts in labs (HIL) and vehicles (Europe-wide)
• Ensuring compliance with the performance interface agreement
• Fault analysis and diagnosis of driver assistance systems
• Aligning hardware/software interfaces with the client
• Managing and processing OP list items
• Documenting results
• General administrative tasks
• Tools used: CANoe, CANalyzer, GM tools and software systems (E Square, ESIMS, PRTS, SharePoint, MKS, etc.)

Quality assurance of functional and technical specifications

• Creation of test cases
• Test execution
• Documentation and reporting of test results
• Execution of test automation
• Creation and presentation of release content documentation
• Tools used: Bug tracking: Bugzilla; web service testing: SOAP UI; test automation: Flextest; unit testing: JUnit; source code control: Subversion; Java IDE: Eclipse-based; IBM WebSphere; Imbus Test Bench; SQL Developer and Oracle RDMS

Quality Assurance Engineer in "Digital TV Program Guide (EPGs)" systems (Media).

• Business process management: software development and test process optimization
• Analysis of customer requirements and technical feasibility, design and creation of test cases using the following methods: equivalence classes, boundary value analysis, decision table, state transition testing
• Creation of test schedules and test scenarios
• Execution of manual tests and retests after bug fixes and functional, usability, installation, platform, stress, regression, load, and performance testing
• Execution of integration and system tests of the application
• Evaluation of test results, creation of statistics and reports for management
• Trace/log file analysis
• C# bug debugging
• Technologies used: BugZilla and TestLink as ticket and test management systems, Windows Media Center (Vista and Win 7), XBOX 360, DVB-T tuner, EPG, TCP/IP, etc

Quality Assurance Engineer in "Embedded" systems (Infotainment)

• Analysis of technical and customer specifications, design and creation of test cases using the following methods: equivalence classes, boundary value analysis, decision table, state transition testing
• Creation of test plan and test scenarios
• Execution of tests and retests after bug fixes and functional, regression, installation, stress, load, and performance testing
• Execution of integration and system tests using the following methods: requirements-based, risk-based, use-case-based and exploratory testing in areas, components and systems such as lab and field tests (Europe-wide test drives), navigation tests (city model, bird view 2D, 3D, etc.), media tests (DVD-V, DVD-A, DVD-MP3, CDA, V-CD, CD-MP3, USB, SD card formats like AAC, WMA, PM3, MP4), Bluetooth, cradle/comfort telephony, address book, TV (DVB-T), FM/AM tuner, etc., instrument clusters and car function tests, SDS (Speech Dialogue System), TTS (Text to Speech), TMC, RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), UCI (iPod, MTP, USB) tests, tests on split/dual view display, rear view camera and PDC
• Evaluation of test results and creation of statistics and reports for management
• Compliance with quality test strategy based on CMMI and SPICE standards
• Updates, downgrades and flashing of software modules and new software builds
• Test automation in Harman/Becker test framework with VBA
• Trace/log file analysis
• Telematics technologies used: trace tools (Blue Pirate from Telemotive AG, Gnlogger, terminal programs and trace clients, etc.), simulation testing with CAN/MOST/Optolyzer
• Technologies used: QNX/Linux/Unix shell scripting, ticket and test management systems, DOORS for requirements management, RDS coder, NEC flasher, dash board, etc

• Implementation of Pharma21
• Integration with LIMS
• Software validation and verification
• Testing and bug fixing
• Training of key users
• Go-live preparation
• First level support

• Implementation of Pharma21
• Integration with LIMS
• Software validation and verification
• Testing and bug fixing
• Training of key users
• Go-live preparation
• First-level support

• Software modeling with UML: object-oriented analysis, design and implementation using ObjectiF as CASE tool and Visual C++; reverse and forward engineering of existing and new software modules; creation of functional and requirement specifications; database development (network database, entity relationship model); software version control (SourceSafe, Instep)
• Business process management: analysis, design and implementation (Instep based on V-Model XT); optimization and documentation of processes in English and German
• Software validation: creation of test plans and test scenarios according to GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines; execution of functional and integration tests in the quality assurance software Pharma21; risk analysis based on GAMP specifications
• Creation of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Preparation of in-house audits and evaluation of audit reports
• Preparation of software quality assurance documents for ISO 9000-3 certification
• Conducting training sessions
• Supervising interns

• PH21 software system update
• Implementation of an electronic signature software
• Coaching end users
• Data backup

• Demonstrating the new software release
• Impact of features on hardware functionalities
• Sales partner training on new and existing software and hardware systems

• Implementation of Pharma21
• Integration with LIMS
• Software validation and verification
• Testing and debugging
• Training key users
• Go-Live preparation
• First-level support

• Implementation of an effort tracking tool
• Creation of user documentation in German and English
• End-user training