Catalin-Sebastian Murgu-Senior Test Management Software Engineer - Freelancer
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Senior Test Management Software Engineer - Freelancer
Spyrosoft Solutions SRL
- Technical Team Lead with responsibilities in the management part of the project
- Designed and implemented test plans resulting in a significant increase in test efficiency
- Worked closely with Scrum Teams to deliver specifications and technical functions to the customer
- Planned sprints and resources, and acted as interface with the customer for all open and blocking points from the team in an Agile environment
- Analyzed requirements and specified technical functions (SWE 6 / Software Qualification Test)
- Developed test procedures for manual execution using dSpace HILs
- Developed and executed test automation scripts using Jenkins
- Conducted reviews of test automation and test procedures
- Maintained full traceability coverage in PTC Integrity
Software Test Engineer - Freelancer
Thyssenkrupp Presta AG
- Analyzed requirements and developed test cases using Python scripts
- Planned test sessions and executed tests using Jira and Confluence in an Agile environment
- Maintained clear overview of created scripts through review methods
- Ensured full traceability coverage of requirements using IBM Rational DOORS
- Executed scripts using SWHIL
- Analyzed and documented test results
- Reported defects using IBM Change and documented results and changes in SVN and DOORS
- Created test strategy and application instructions
System Integration Engineer
Joyson Safety Systems
- Planned test creation and execution using Jira and documented in Confluence
- Applied knowledge of ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE
- Developed automation scripts for SYS.4 tests based on system design and hardware software interface documents using vTestStudio Vector tool
- Maintained clear overview of created tests through review methods
- Ensured full traceability coverage of requirements
- Analyzed test results
- Reported defects using Jira and documented results in SVN and Confluence
- Created test strategy and application instructions
Software Test Engineer - Freelancer
Magna Electronics Europe
- Developed system test cases for LiDAR sensors and cameras based on system requirements
- Executed manual test cases on HIL and reported defects
- Established use cases with BMW feature owners for LiDAR and camera
- Conducted bus communication smoke tests using CANoe REST bus simulation
- Managed end-to-end system test bench (PC – DUT – Sensor/Camera ECU) with Vector CANoe, Python scripts for CV platform, and SerDes communication (MIPI CSI-2 and I2C)
- Developed vehicle test cases from use cases and specific system requirements
- Set up and maintained vehicle test environment
- Executed test scenarios on BMW test tracks in Sweden and Germany and on highways
- Conducted smoke tests in vehicle and HIL environments and reported defects using Jira
- Documented test results and maintained overview of tests through review methods
- Recorded data using vehicle test setup
- Debugged applications using Lauterbach debugger for smoke tests
- Created Python scripts using PyCharm IDE
Software System Test Engineer
Continental Automotive
- Developed test cases based on system requirements for IPC ECU and ADAS camera features including traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and speed limit
- Executed manual, semi-automated, and full-automated tests
- Automated test cases using uTAS internal tool
- Created test reports and documented results
- Led vehicle testing for Ford project in Timisoara, covering various car models and test scenarios including climate chamber tests
- Managed active safety features (adaptive cruise control, intelligent adaptive cruise control, pre-collision assist) and passive safety feature (seatbelt) testing
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.
Skills
Decision Capabilities Based On Following Process Rules, Methods And Tools In A High Standard Quality System
Organized By Documenting My Work And Follow Protocols In Complex Projects
Analytical And Algorithmic Solution-Oriented Thinking
Decision Making And Adaptability, Gained Working In Projects Involving Task Force
Team Spirit And Team Work, Gained Through Working Into Multicultural Environments In Different Countries
Communication Skills, Gained Through Complex Projects Involving Clients, Presentations And Communication Between Different Companies
Area Of Competence: Functional Black-Box Testing / Sw Testing / System Testing
Organizational Skills: Problem Solving / Decision Making / Test Planning / Test Case Design
Programming Skills: Python Test Automation / C/C++ (Basic User)
Test Automation / Manual Testing
Uds Diagnostic Communication Protocol And Dtc
Can / Lin / Eth
Jira / Ptc Integrity / Ibm Rational Doors / Confluence / Svn
Languages
Education
Politehnica University of Timisoara
Electronics and Telecommunications · Timișoara, Romania
Certifications & licenses
BMW Driving Experience Licence
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Catalin-Sebastian is based in Timișoara, Romania and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Catalin-Sebastian speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), English (Advanced).
Catalin-Sebastian has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Catalin-Sebastian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Catalin-Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Catalin-Sebastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Test Management Software Engineer - Freelancer, Software Test Engineer - Freelancer, System Integration Engineer.
Catalin-Sebastian's most recent position is Senior Test Management Software Engineer - Freelancer at Spyrosoft Solutions SRL.
In recent years, Catalin-Sebastian has worked for Spyrosoft Solutions SRL, Thyssenkrupp Presta AG, and Joyson Safety Systems.
Catalin-Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
Catalin-Sebastian is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Information Technology. Catalin-Sebastian also has some experience in Project Management.
Catalin-Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
Catalin-Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Information Technology.
Catalin-Sebastian attended Politehnica University of Timisoara for Electronics and Telecommunications.
Catalin-Sebastian has 2 certificates. These include: BMW Driving Experience Licence and ISTQB-Certified Tester Foundation Level.
The availability of Catalin-Sebastian needs to be confirmed.
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