Florian Petrariu

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Work Experience

QA Automation at Skybox - Cybersecurity Modeling SaaS Applications
April 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Designed, developed, and executed manual and automated tests to ensure software quality across all solutions; collaborated with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality metrics with a team of 7 members; developed and maintained automated test suites for functional, integration, performance, and security testing; identified, documented, and tracked software defects using bug tracking tools such as JIRA; conducted root cause analysis for defects and drove process improvements to prevent recurring issues; ensured test coverage through API testing, UI testing, and End-to-End validation; worked with CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated testing into the development lifecycle; stayed updated with the latest QA trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve testing efficiency; utilized Python Pytest (Test Script) and Networking (vSphere).
QA Automation at Skybox - Cybersecurity Modeling SaaS Applications
April 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests to ensure software quality across all solutions. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality metrics with team of 7 members. Develop and maintain automated test suites for functional, integration, performance, and security testing. Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking tools such as JIRA. Conduct root cause analysis for defects and drive process improvements to prevent recurring issues. Ensure test coverage through API testing, UI testing, and End-to-End validation. Work with CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated testing into the development lifecycle. Stay updated with the latest QA trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve testing efficiency.
QA Automation Engineer at Skybox
April 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Design, develop, and execute manual and automated tests across functional, integration, performance, and security testing. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality metrics. Develop and maintain automated test suites; identify, document, and track defects (JIRA); perform root cause analysis and drive process improvements; ensure API/UI/End-to-End test coverage and CI/CD integration; stay aligned with QA trends; prototyping with Python Pytest and Networking (vSphere).
QA Analyst at VIAVI Solution
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Validated newly implemented stories and bug fixes; ensured comprehensive testing for new features after each sprint; maintained and updated test repositories; defined test steps and regression impact analysis; logged defects with clear and structured reproduction steps; planned and executed test sessions for releases; worked within Agile (Scrum) methodologies; analyzed test results, consulted with development engineers, and ensured the seamless integration of quality software into various functions, including scientific computation and data processing.
QA Engineer at Deutsche Bank
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with BSA's and developers to define system requirements and acceptance criteria; assessed software impact on other system areas and identified gaps in requirements; defined scope of testing including integration and regression testing; applied test techniques to ensure comprehensive coverage; developed and maintained automated tests across different system layers; conducted continuous exploratory/manual testing on web services and UI layers; ensured thorough test strategies for non-functional areas such as performance and load; maintained high-quality standards and introduced process improvements; documented test processes for internal and external use; participated in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives; mentored and trained junior QA professionals.
QA Analyst at VIAVI Solution
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Validate newly implemented stories and bug fixes. Ensure comprehensive testing for new features after each sprint. Maintain and update test repositories. Define test steps and regression impact analysis. Log defects with clear and structured reproduction steps. Plan and execute test sessions for releases. Work within Agile (Scrum) methodologies. Analyze test results, consult with development engineers, and ensure the seamless integration of quality software into various functions, including scientific computation and data processing.
QA Engineer at Deutsche Bank
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborate with BSA's and developers to define system requirements and acceptance criteria. Assess software impact on other system areas and identify gaps in requirements. Define scope of testing, including integration and regression testing. Apply test techniques to ensure comprehensive coverage. Develop and maintain automated tests across different system layers. Conduct continuous exploratory/manual testing on web services and UI layers. Ensure thorough test strategies for non-functional areas such as performance and load. Maintain high-quality standards and introduce process improvements. Document test processes for internal and external use. Participate in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives. Mentor and train junior QA professionals.
QA Analyst at VIAVI Solution
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Validate new stories and bug fixes; ensure comprehensive testing for new features after each sprint; maintain/update test repositories; define test steps and regression impact analysis; log defects with clear reproduction steps; plan and execute test sessions for releases; work within Agile (Scrum).
QA Engineer at Deutsche Bank
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborate with BSA's and developers to define system requirements and acceptance criteria; assess software impact across system areas; define testing scope (integration and regression); apply test techniques for comprehensive coverage; develop and maintain automated tests across different system layers; conduct continuous exploratory/manual testing on web services and UI; ensure thorough non-functional testing strategies (performance/load); document test processes and participate in Agile ceremonies; mentor junior QA professionals.
Network Support Engineer at Juniper Networks
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues; expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols; analyzed network traces and resolved routing problems; worked with virtualization tools like VMware; retained ownership of customer issues and provided professional assistance via case management.
Network Support Engineer at Juniper Networks
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues. Expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols analyze network traces and resolve routing problems. Work with virtualization tools like VMware. Retain ownership of most customer issues, and provide professional assistance to customer via case management, using the following skills: Routing, switching and security protocols, application layer protocols, syslog, QoS, VPN protocols, and others; TCP/IP knowledge; Security technologies such as UTM, DDoS; Analyze sniffer traces and resolve routing issues.
Network Support Engineer at Juniper Networks
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues; expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols; analyze network traces; work with virtualization tools like VMware; own customer issues via case management and professional assistance.
QA Analyst at Palo Alto Networks
October 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Provided technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues; expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols; analyzed network traces and resolved routing problems; worked with virtualization tools like VMware; retained ownership of customer issues and provided professional assistance via case management.
QA Analyst at Palo Alto Networks
October 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues. Expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols. Analyze network traces and resolve routing problems. Work with virtualization tools like VMware. Retain ownership of most customer issues, and provide professional assistance to customer via case management, using the following skills: Routing, switching and security protocols, application layer protocols, syslog, QoS, RIP, OSPF, VPN protocols, and others; TCP/IP knowledge; Security technologies such as UTM, DDoS; Analyze sniffer traces and resolve routing issues.
QA Analyst at Palo Alto Networks
October 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for networking issues; expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols; analyze network traces; work with virtualization tools like VMware; own customer issues via case management.

Education

Bachelor at University Dimitrie Cantemir
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Commercial Management at University Dimitrie Cantemir, Bucharest
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Commercial Management at University Dimitrie Cantemir, Bucharest
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025

Qualifications

JNCIA-SEC
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
CCNA
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
ISTQB CTFL
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
JUNIPER CERTIFIED INTERNET ASSOCIATE - SECURITY (JNCIA-SEC)
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE (CCNA)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
JNCIA-SEC (Juniper Certified Internet Associate - Security)
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
ISTQB CTFL (ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level)
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services