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Alex Procovanu

Alex Procovanu

Twickenham

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing test strategies, frameworks, and automation solutions. Extensive experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and QA analysts, to identify and resolve issues in an agile environment. Proficient in Java, Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber BDD, Gherkin, J Unit, TestNG, Maven, SQL, JDBC, POSTMAN, REST Assured Library, and API Web Services testing. Committed to continuously learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices in software testing and quality assurance. Skilled in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, page object model (POM), and database testing. Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning meetings, daily stand-up meetings, sprint review meetings, sprint retrospective, and sprint demos.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Development Engineer in Test

Autotrx
09.2022 - Current
  • Designed, developed, and executed automated test scripts using Java, Selenium Web Driver, J Unit, Cucumber, and REST Assured Library to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance of web-based applications
  • Developed and maintained robust automation framework using Page Object Model (POM) and Gherkin to ensure ease of maintenance, code reusability, and scalability
  • Used IntelliJ IDEA for software development and debugging
  • Conducted API testing using REST Assured with Java, POSTMAN, and API using POST, GET, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE methods to ensure API functionality, reliability, and performance
  • Conducted database testing using SQL, JDBC, and Oracle Database to ensure data integrity and consistency of software products
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify, report, and track software defects using Jira to ensure timely resolution of software issues
  • Implemented Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using Jenkins to ensure timely delivery of software products
  • Participated in Agile/Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning meetings, daily stand-up meetings, sprint review meetings, sprint retrospective, and sprint demos to ensure effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Utilised Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development
  • Developed and maintained test plans, test cases, and test scripts

NOC Engineer

Community Fibre
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Configured and installed software, servers, routers and other network devices
  • Proficient in fixed networks - GPON / XGS-PON / FTTP
  • Knowledge of multiple vendors - ADTRAN / Huawei / Cisco / Juniper
  • Versed in several monitoring and management platforms - Zabbix, Grafana, LnetD, Kea, Nagios
  • Deployed and inspected network systems
  • Monitored performance and capacity of network
  • Performed regular checks on network hardware and software
  • Responded to network alerts and hardware malfunctions
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot network errors
  • Tracked and documented network issues and compiling incident reports
  • Responded to user requests and provided network training
  • Monitored network performance and integrity
  • Mentor team members on technical issues

Junior Network Associate

Impact IT
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Configured routers, switches, firewalls, access points and Cisco
  • Communication hardware to deploy and manage LAN and wireless networks
  • Maintaining network security and configuring remote routers and firewalls
  • Evaluated network performance to optimize traffic flow, maintain security and improve processes
  • Supported various operating systems and server technologies
  • Monitored and performed hardware and software upgrades to network servers, including operating systems and applications

Education

Software Development Engineer in Test - Computer Software And Media Applications

CYDEO
London
05.2022

CEH(Certified Ethical Hacker) - Security And Loss Prevention Services

EC-Council
London
07.2020

CCNA Routing And Switching - Computer Networking

Cisco
London
03.2019

CCNA Security - Computer Networking

Cisco
London
03.2019

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java
  • Testing tools: Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, POSTMAN, REST Assured Library
  • Automation Framework: Cucumber, Gherkin, Page Object Model (POM)
  • Databases: Oracle Database, SQL, JDBC
  • Software Development Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall
  • Bug Tracking Tools: Jira
  • Version Control Tools: Git/GitHub
  • Continuous Integration Tools: Jenkins
  • IDE: IntelliJ
  • Web Technologies: HTML, CSS
  • Mobile Testing: Apium
  • Reporting Tools: Cucumber JSON reports
  • Requirements Gathering and Analysis
  • Software Documentation Reviews
  • API Design Knowledge
  • SDLC STLC Processes
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Cross-Platform Testing
  • Data-Driven Testing
  • Behavior-Driven Testing
  • Teamwork and Positive Attitude
  • UI/UX
  • Web-Based Testing
  • Application Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Cross-Platform Testing
  • Data-Driven Testing
  • Behavior-Driven Testing
  • Manual Test Case Preparation
  • Teamwork and Positive Attitude
  • Passionate About Quality

Work Availability

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Quote

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

Software Development Engineer in Test

Autotrx
09.2022 - Current

NOC Engineer

Community Fibre
07.2020 - 09.2022

Junior Network Associate

Impact IT
02.2019 - 07.2020

Software Development Engineer in Test - Computer Software And Media Applications

CYDEO

CEH(Certified Ethical Hacker) - Security And Loss Prevention Services

EC-Council

CCNA Routing And Switching - Computer Networking

Cisco

CCNA Security - Computer Networking

Cisco
Alex Procovanu