Alecsandru-Mihai Bambulea
Grove,Oxfordshire
Summary
Senior Automation Lead with proven expertise in building scalable Python frameworks, leading high-performing teams, and delivering enterprise-level CI/CD automation. Adept at bridging gaps between manual and automated testing, and aligning test strategies with business goals. Experienced in spearheading technical transformations, implementing modern DevOps practices, and driving innovation across QA functions. Passionate about mentorship, continuous improvement, and staying at the forefront of AI and ML advancements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Automation Engineer
Sky UK
Osterley, West London
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Leading a team of 9 automation engineers through a department-wide transformation initiative
- Designed and implemented a full CI/CD solution from Micro Focus Octane to virtualised test environments, including test execution, database result storage, reporting back to Octane, and environment teardown
- Currently leading the implementation of a machine learning solution for log analysis to identify failures, provide insights, and suggest fixes
- Collaborated with QA Leads to eliminate testing redundancies, enhance coverage, and reduce execution time
- Introduced new repositories, modern Python standards, GitHub Actions pipelines, and enforced PEP-compliant tooling
- Hired talent to expand team capability, introducing AI/ML skillsets for data-driven quality insights
- Championed proof of concept projects to evaluate risk versus benefit of emerging tools and techniques
- Contributed hands-on to the Python codebase, improving readability, modularity, and test robustness
Senior Automation Engineer
Liberty Global
High Wycombe / Winnersh, Buckinghamshire
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Architected and maintained automation frameworks for CPE systems using Python and TestShell
- Developed a custom Appium library to support mobile testing on both iOS and Android platforms
- Established and maintained a GitLab-based cloud repository with a well-defined Git workflow
- Interfaced with stakeholders to refine feature requirements and translate them into automation specs
- Authored detailed technical and end-user documentation to support long-term framework adoption
- Built and managed a JIRA project to support Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery
Wi-Fi Performance Test Engineer
Liberty Global
High Wycombe, BKM
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted performance and functional validation of Wi-Fi firmware and software updates
- Raised, tracked, and triaged bugs with detailed evidence to support engineering and vendor investigations
- Documented BAU procedures to support onboarding and maintain knowledge continuity
- Debugged TestShell script issues, providing targeted feedback to the automation team
- Created a Power BI dashboard (leveraging DAX and Query M) to visualise automation data for test and delivery teams, in collaboration with an intern as part of a successful proof of concept
Residential Field Technician
Virgin Media
Reading, Berkshire
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Installed and supported TV, Broadband, and Landline services across Thames Valley
- Educated customers on optimising home network performance
- Participated in a process improvement project focused on modem and set-top box boot times
Education
International Baccalaureate - Mathematics, Informatics, Physics
Vasile Sav High School
Roman - Neamt 09.2014 - 07.2018
Mechanical Engineering - Incomplete
Gheorghe Asachi University
Skills
- Python
- OOP
- Appium
- TestShell
- Git
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Bitbucket
- Linux
- Power BI
- DAX
- Query M
- MATLAB
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Git Workflow
- JIRA
- Agile
- SCRUM
- Risk Management
- POC Development
- Report Generation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Linear Algebra
- Probability
- Calculus
sections.external_links.name
Certification
- PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner Certificate
- Object Oriented Programming Concepts (Coursera) - https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/8W9VDXPXAMIJ
- Learn Object Oriented Programming with PHP (Coursera) - https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/KS4MM26URLDZ
- Application Programming Fundamentals (Coursera) - https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/SYL7F3NVEFXW
- Introduction to Git and GitHub (Coursera) - https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/8YFZXSBQUGV2
- Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science (Coursera) - https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/HJ1LGQV6EOA2
- Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs (Coursera) - https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/8W9VDXPXAMIJ
Ongoing learning and developing topics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Linear Algebra
- Probability
- Calculus (Coursera)
Languages
Romanian
Native
Affiliations
- Cycling, Formula 1, Gaming, Fishing
Timeline
Lead Automation Engineer
Sky UK
09.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Automation Engineer
Liberty Global
12.2021 - 09.2024
Wi-Fi Performance Test Engineer
Liberty Global
02.2020 - 12.2021
Residential Field Technician
Virgin Media
10.2017 - 01.2020
International Baccalaureate - Mathematics, Informatics, Physics
Vasile Sav High School
09.2014 - 07.2018
Mechanical Engineering - Incomplete
Gheorghe Asachi University
Similar Profiles
OMER NAEEMOMER NAEEM
Sales and Retention Consultant at Sky UKSales and Retention Consultant at Sky UK
Paul McEvoyPaul McEvoy
Contact Centre Sales Advisor at Sky UKContact Centre Sales Advisor at Sky UK
Ellysha FirmanEllysha Firman
Customer sales advisor at Sky UKCustomer sales advisor at Sky UK