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Hi, I’m Bogdan Mihail Olariu. I bring over 22 years of experience in software QA, test management, and automation engineering across finance, telecommunications, and industrial IoT domains. I design and lead backend and web UI testing efforts, build scalable Java-based test automation frameworks, and drive quality through continuous integration and performance testing. I enjoy turning complex requirements into solid test plans and rigorous release readiness.
In my roles, I’ve led cross-functional QA teams, collaborated with product and development to shape SDLC processes, and delivered high-quality releases on time. I value clear communication, proactive risk management, and hands-on mentorship to grow teams of testers into high-performing units.
Skills
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
NLS Core QA Lead / Test Architect / Senior Test Automation Engineer at ALTEN, Bucharest (Deutsche Bank Client – NLS Core Project)
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025Backend and Web UI testing for a Deutsche Bank internal anti-financial-fraud application (Name List Screening) using a Java-based custom framework. Backend stack includes Spring, JPA/Hibernate, and Rest Assured; tests run via Jenkins CI on bank infrastructure; results published with Extent Reports. Executed backend functional tests and Web UI functional tests; performed test profile analysis and contributed to building a global test team; prepared release documentation and participated in go/no-go meetings.
Test Architect / Senior Test Automation Engineer at ALTEN, Bucharest (Aptis Client)
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023Web UI and Backend Test Automation for Epic Sum Up Jira Plugin, using a Java-based framework. Framework employs Page Object pattern; tests cover cloud and client-server architectures; Backend and Performance test automation planned. Tools include TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, Allure, Gatling. Executed backend functional tests and Web UI functional tests; contributed to management/technical discussions and team effectiveness; release documentation creation.
IWB TM QA Lead / Test Architect / Senior Test Automation Engineer at ALTEN, Bucharest (Deutsche Bank Client - IWB Project)
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022Web UI and Backend testing for an internal Deutsche Bank anti-financial-fraud web application using a Java-based framework. Framework uses Page Object pattern; HTTP requests for backend microservices; JDBC SQL for DB testing. Tools include Cucumber - TestNG, Selenium Web Driver, Allure, Apache Http Client, Hive JDBC for Big Data DB access and Oracle JDBC. Tests are triggered in Jenkins CI, results published in Allure. Executed Web UI functional tests, backend functional tests, Web UI soak tests, Load/Performance tests. Led a global test team (NY, UK, Pune, Bucharest) and managed a team of 9.
Senior Test Automation Engineer at Amach, Dublin
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Web UI Test Project – Aer Lingus portal; Java-based framework using Page Object pattern; TestNG, Selenium; cross-browser testing with Sauce Labs; tests triggered in Jenkins CI, executed in AWS; test results published in Confluence and logs stored in S3.
Test Architect / Senior Tester / Test Manager / Java Application Developer at Siemens SRL, Brasov
July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019Mindsphere Project (Siemens strategic project, 500 developers) – Big Data Management for Industrial Systems in AWS/Azure. Implemented a test automation tool based on Java, TestNG, Selenium, HtmlUnit, Apache HTTP API with GitLab CI. System Test Execution after automatic deployment of an application into AWS using Jenkins, Gradle, GitLab CI. Java Application Developer work included a Team Center connector to extract data for a knowledge graph, and Big Data analytics features for GMCF and data exchange with Hadoop and Teradata.
Test Architect / Test Manager at IBM Romania, Brasov
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016Test architecture, test design, test planning and execution for IBM Integration Bus Module (BMW Bank client); reporting and release readiness.
Senior Tester at IBM Romania, Brasov
February 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015Provisioning of telecom systems; SOAP UI testing of telecom services; SQL Developer; Unix access.
Java Application Developer at IBM Romania, Brasov
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014Bug fixes and feature development for Bombardier Transportation Client; Java EE, EJB, JPA, REST Web Services; database interactions.
Senior System Test Engineer at IBM Romania, Brasov
September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014Senior Tester for Karstadt Henry Project; functional testing of EAI/EDI and SAP Systems; Java Application Developer for Online Interview Tool; bug fixes and feature work.
Senior System Test Engineer at Siemens PSE, Brasov
June 1, 2005 - August 1, 2012Mobile telecom testing across Enterprise Web Portals; long-duration and performance testing (JMeter); Bash and Ksh scripting; Selenium-based web testing; functional testing for telecom network platforms.
Graduate Research Assistant at University of North Dakota
January 1, 2005 - March 1, 2005Research in Space System Engineering – Networked Micro-Navigation Sensors and Laser Alignment in Space; coursework in Control Systems and Space System Engineering.
Software Engineer at Siemens SRL, Brasov
May 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Bug fixes and development for fixed Enterprise Telecommunication Networks; Chill language development for Hicom series switches.
Software Engineer at ICCO EMT, Brasov
March 1, 2004 - May 1, 2004Assembly and maintenance of industrial lines for manufacturing electronic boards.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Industrial Automatics and Informatics at Transilvania University of Brasov
October 1, 1996 - June 1, 2001Master of Science in Information and Communication Systems and Technologies at Transilvania University of Brasov
October 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003Qualifications
ISTQB Foundation Certification
March 1, 2010 - December 8, 2025Agile/Scrum Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services
Skills
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