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

Project for Deutsche Bahn

• As-is analysis of current project documents and updating the test concept
• Creating checklists for requirements analysis regarding testability and reviewing test cases
• Creating onboarding materials for new team members
• Participating in interviews and deciding on hiring new team members
• Leading the test team with members in Romania, Spain and Germany
• Assigning and overseeing test tasks for my team members
• Defining the documentation tool to be introduced in agreement with the project manager
• Designing a concept for introducing automated tests, including defining the test tool
• Hands-on test case creation, execution and reporting
• Attending management meetings at various levels and taking tasks for the test team
• Creating detailed documentation
• Tools used: TestConductor, Testona (CTE), VectorCast, Parasoft, Ubuntu, Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud, IBM ELM suite, CENELEC, etc.

• Designing and creating end-to-end system and integration tests based on processes and requirements
• Hands-on execution of E2E and integration tests
• Logging, tracking and retesting bugs/defects after fixes
• Tools used: Daimler system landscape, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, etc.

• Designing and developing device, system and integration tests
• Specifying tests based on requirements
• Automating and executing tests
• Implementing integration and system test scenarios in TPT Fusion
• Hands-on automation and test execution
• Logging, tracking and retesting bugs/defects after fixes
• Tools used: PikeTec TPT Fusion, Synopsys Silver, Eclipse, PTC Integrity, etc.

• Analyzing requirements and deriving test ideas and their design
• CI/CD testing with Azure: development and execution
• Implementing integration and system test scenarios in Python3
• IoT platform (Azure hosted) API testing via REST interface with Visual Studio Code
• Hands-on manual and automated test execution
• Logging, tracking and retesting bugs/defects after fixes
• Tools used: Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Test Plan, Sprint Boards), SharePoint, Docker containers, Git, VMware, virtual machines, WSL Ubuntu, Python in Visual Studio Code, etc.

• API test planning
• Estimating test effort and costs
• Test reporting and documentation
• Coaching team members on topics like test processes, tools (SCM, Robot Framework ride, Python, Perforce Helix, etc.)
• Managing and optimizing agile test processes (Kanban, iterative and non-iterative)
• Hands-on manual and automated test execution with Robot Framework for embedded firmware on MultiStak (mid-size tape libraries) and MultiStor (small tape libraries) projects
• Updating software versions
• Commissioning prototypes
• Reviewing requirements, creating test cases, automating and executing tests
• Creating test concepts
• Aligning requirements with feature owners and customers
• Task allocation, review, general admin tasks and team management
• Tools used: Robot Framework, Python, Perforce Helix, SCM, Postman/SoapUI (RESTful API), dynamic analysis (system level): Nessus/OpenVAS, Metasploit

• Agile testing of patient monitoring software on monitors, measurement servers (IntelliVue monitors, MMS X2, Apollo X3, etc.)
• Requirements management and ensuring test coverage
• Analyzing technical and customer specifications, designing and creating test cases using methods: equivalence classes, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transition tests
• Creating test plans and scenarios
• Manual and automated execution of tests and re-tests after bug fixes for functional, regression, installation, stress, load, performance, white-box and penetration tests
• Conducting integration and system tests using methods: requirements-based, risk-based, use-case-based and exploratory testing across components and systems
• Conducting peer reviews with team members
• Agile process consulting in various Scrum teams
• Commissioning and testing hardware prototypes
• Logging issues (bugs and change requests) in the ticket system (TFS), bug verification
• Documenting and reporting 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 for patch level, password policies), MBASA (attack surface report: news, ports, protocols)
• Dynamic analysis (system level): Nessus/OpenVAS, Metasploit
• Fuzzing: ZAP (OWASP), Python scripts
• Technologies: TFS, TM (Test Center), GIT, DMS
• Standards: ISO 9000, ISO 13485, IEC 9001, IEC 62304, IEC 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 ECUs (ring software updates) in vehicle and lab
• Automating tests with Visual Basic
• Automating tests with Vector
• Commissioning prototypes
• Supporting testing of parts in lab (HIL) and vehicles
• Tools used: CANoe, MOST150, CATS, VN2640, Monaco, SMB, IZT, SFC, diagnostic I/O box, spectrum analysis, CodeBeamer, TeamCity

• Agile testing of C code with CANTATA++
• Analyzing requirements, UML models, C code, implementing and conducting: black box tests, white-box tests, coverage tests, equivalence partitioning and boundary value tests, code reading (with QuickRev and defined rules)
• Communicating with customers and suppliers
• Supporting team colleagues in using CANTATA++
• Commissioning and testing hardware prototypes
• Supporting testing in lab (HIL) and test site (Vaihingen Enz station)
• Logging issues in ticket system (ClearQuest and CMC), analyzing and diagnosing axle counter ECU in lab and on 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 vehicles across Europe
• Updating software versions
• Flashing ECUs (software updates)
• Communicating with customers and suppliers
• Ensuring data exchange between Opel AG and Magna
• Internal coordination with project manager of the client
• Prototype logistics
• Commissioning prototypes
• Supporting testing of parts in lab (HIL) and vehicles
• Ensuring adherence to performance interface agreements
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing driver assistance systems
• Aligning hardware/software interfaces with the client
• Managing and completing OP list items
• Documenting results
• General admin tasks
• Tools used: CANoe, CANalyzer, GM tools and software systems (E-Square, ESIMS, PRTS, SharePoint, MKS, etc.)

• Quality assurance of functional and technical specifications
• Creating test cases
• Executing tests
• Documenting and reporting test results
• Implementing test automation
• Creating and presenting release content documentation
• Tools used: Bug tracking: Bugzilla, web service testing: SOAP UI, test automation: Flextest, unit test: JUnit, source code control: Subversion, Java IDE: Eclipse-based, IBM WebSphere, Imbus Test Bench, SQL Developer and Oracle RDBMS

• Quality assurance engineer for digital TV program guides (EPGs) systems (media)
• Business process management: software development and test process optimization
• Analyzing customer requirements and technical feasibility, designing and creating test cases using methods: equivalence classes, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transition tests
• Creating test schedules and scenarios
• Conducting manual tests and re-tests after bug fixes and functional, usability, installation, platform, stress, regression, load and performance tests
• Conducting integration and system tests of the application
• Evaluating test results, creating statistics and reporting to management
• Trace/log file analysis
• C# debugging
• Technologies used: Bugzilla and TestLink for ticketing and test management, Windows Media Center (Vista and Win 7), XBOX 360, DVB-T tuner, EPG, TCP/IP, etc.

• Quality assurance engineer for embedded systems (infotainment)
• Analyzing technical and customer specifications, designing and creating test cases using methods: equivalence classes, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transition tests
• Creating test plans and scenarios
• Executing tests and re-tests after bug fixes and functional, regression, installation, stress, load and performance tests
• Conducting integration and system tests using methods: requirements-based, risk-based, use-case-based and exploratory testing across components and systems: lab and field tests (driving tests across Europe), navigation tests (city model, bird view 2D/3D, etc.), media tests (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-MP3, CDA, V-CD, CD-MP3, USB, SD card formats like AAC, WMA, MP3, MP4), Bluetooth, cradle/comfort telephony, address book, TV (DVB-T), tuner FM/AM, 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, split/dual view display tests, rear view camera and PDC
• Evaluating test results and creating statistics and reports for management
• Following quality test strategy based on CMMI and SPICE standards
• Updating, downdating and flashing software modules and new builds
• Test automation in Harman/Becker test framework with VBA
• Trace/log file analysis
• Telematics technologies used: trace tools (Blue Pirat by Telemotive AG, GNLogger, terminal programs and trace clients, etc.), simulation tests with CAN/MOST/Optolyzer
• Technologies used: QNX/Linux/Unix shell scripting, ticketing and test management systems, DOORS for requirements management, RDS coder, NEC flasher, dashboard, etc.

• Implementing Pharma21
• Integrating with LIMS
• Software validation and verification
• Testing and fixing bugs
• Training key users
• Go-live preparation
• First-level support

• Implementing Pharma21
• Integrating with LIMS
• Software validation and verification
• Testing and fixing bugs
• Training key users
• Go-live preparation
• First-level support

• Software modeling with UML: OO analysis, design and implementation using ObjectiF as CASE tool and Visual C++, reverse and forward engineering of existing and new software modules, creating functional specifications, database development (network DB, entity-relationship model), software version control (SourceSafe, Instep)
• Business process management: analysis, design and implementation (Instep based on V-Model XT), optimizing and documenting processes in English and German
• Software validation: creating test schedules and scenarios according to GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines, conducting functional and integration tests in the Pharma21 quality assurance software, risk analysis based on GAMP specifications
• Creating SOPs (standard operating procedures)
• Preparing in-house audits and evaluating audit reports
• Creating software quality assurance documents for ISO 9000-3 certification
• Conducting training
• Supervising interns

• PH21 software system update
• Implementing electronic signature software
• Coaching end users
• Data backup

• Demonstrating new software release
• Impact of features on hardware functionality
• Training sales partners on new and existing software and hardware systems

• Implementing Pharma21
• Integrating with LIMS
• Software validation and verification
• Testing and fixing bugs
• Training key users
• Go-live preparation
• First-level support

• Implementing an effort tracking tool
• Creating user documentation in German and English
• End-user training