Franz Zetting-Test Automation Specialist
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Test Automation Specialist
techem
- Technologies: Python, Jenkins, GitLab, Sonar, PyCharm
- Extending and improving existing test automations.
- Introducing modern test frameworks like pytest to improve test coverage.
- Improving fault tolerance through automated tests.
- Separating tests from tools.
Test Automation Specialist
Siemens
- Technologies: Java, Python, Django, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, IntelliJ, PyCharm
- Extending and improving existing test automations in Java.
- Developing a tool for test configuration and execution using Django.
- Introducing Ansible for provisioning test hardware.
- Using Azure DevOps to organize and track test cases.
- Automated provisioning of HIL tests.
- Simplifying framework usage.
Software Developer & Test Automation Specialist
Black Tusk
- Technologies: Python, FastAPI, REST, pytest, Azure DevOps, Docker, PyCharm
- Extending the FHIR server backend with FastAPI (REST/ASGI).
- Advising on and implementing test automation with pytest.
- Using Azure DevOps to organize and track test cases.
- Configuring and using Azure DevOps pipelines.
- More efficient integration of backend services through optimized tests.
- Improving fault tolerance through automated tests.
Test Automation Specialist & Build Specialist
Infineon AG Augsburg
- Technologies: Python, Jenkins, scons, JUnit, Jira, Artifactory, Conan, PyCharm
- Revising and optimizing the build and test environment.
- Introducing Artifactory and Conan as package managers and repositories.
- Increasing the stability and scalability of build processes.
- Central management of artifacts.
Test Automation Expert
Sick AG
- Technologies: Python, Jenkins, Docker
- Automating existing manual tests.
- Developing new test automations to increase testing efficiency.
- Reducing manual testing time by 30%.
Test Automation Expert
Rohde & Schwarz
- Technologies: Eclipse, Jenkins
- Automating existing tests.
- Increasing test coverage.
Test Automation Expert
Akademische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Verlag
- Technologies: Eclipse, squish, QT, VMware, ESX Server
- Design and implementation of a GUI test automation (QT-GUI).
- Automating the OS environments to be tested (Windows, Linux) with VMware on an ESX Server.
- Improving user-friendliness through optimized GUI tests.
- Simplifying testing on different operating systems.
Test Developer
Siemens Mobility
- Technologies: Python, C#, BDD (behave), Visual Studio
- Design and implementation of a test environment with behave.
- Developing test support tools in C# and JavaScript.
- Increasing test coverage of vehicle control systems (ICE-4).
Software Developer & Tester
Rohde & Schwarz
- Technologies: Python, C++, C#, CORBA IDL, TCP/IP
- Developing tests for software-defined radios based on use cases and software requirements.
- Developing tools needed for testing.
- Improving the stability and performance of communication systems.
Software Developer & Architect
M4Com Salem
- Technologies: C+++, Python, Java, CORBA, Visual Studio, Eclipse
- Introducing a new build system based on scons.
- Developing a complex plugin architecture in Python.
- Collaborating on a visualization component (C++, CORBA).
- Program for configuring vector data (VPF) in Python with PyGTK.
- Improving development processes and modularity.
- Improving the stability and performance of the visualization.
Software Developer & Architect
EADS
- Technologies: C+++, MFC, Visual Studio
- Design and development of an interface for graphical situation processing.
- Improved efficiency in situational management systems.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Education.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Summary
- Senior software architect & developer with a focus on C++, Python, and Rust.
- Test automation and introduction of modern testing methods.
- Consulting in software development.
Skills
Programming Languages: C++, Python, Rust, C#, Java
Test Automation: Pytest, Pyunit, Behave (Bdd), Selenium, Robot
Networking / Communication: Rest, Asgi, Corba, Tcp/Ip
Databases: Postgresql, Ms-Sql, Mysql
Soft Skills:
Strong Problem-Solving Skills And Quick Grasp.
Effective Communication And Collaboration In International Teams.
Quality Awareness And Analytical Thinking.
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Certifications & licenses
Siemens CPIN: Certified Professional for Industrial Networks
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Franz is based in Heilbronn, Germany.
Franz speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Franz has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Franz has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Franz may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Franz would be well-suited for roles such as: Test Automation Specialist, Software Developer & Test Automation Specialist, Test Automation Specialist & Build Specialist.
Franz's most recent position is Test Automation Specialist at techem.
In recent years, Franz has worked for techem, Siemens, and Black Tusk.
Franz is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense. Franz also has some experience in Telecommunication, Healthcare, and Education.
Franz is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Franz has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Information Technology.
Franz has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Quality Assurance.
Franz has 2 certificates. These include: ISTQB CTFL: Certified Tester Foundation Level and Siemens CPIN: Certified Professional for Industrial Networks.
The availability of Franz needs to be confirmed.
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