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Hi there, I’m Raluca Tunea-Blaj, a QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in quality assurance and testing across web applications and telecom systems. I thrive in fast-paced Agile environments and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software quality. I also have foundational hands-on experience with automated API testing using Python, and I am passionate about building thorough test coverage and clear defect tracking.
I excel at manual exploratory, feature, smoke, and regression testing, building validation, and documentation. I value clear communication, mentoring teammates, and continuously improving QA processes to help deliver reliable products.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Work Experience
Technical Support Engineer at The Access Group
October 1, 2025 - PresentProvided first-line support to UK-based customers via inbound calls and web requests. Resolved EPOS system issues and logged cases in Salesforce. Strengthened English communication and leveraged prior QA/customer service experience for clear, effective support.
Quality Assurance Engineer at Blueprint Technologies
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Performed manual exploratory, feature, smoke, and regression testing for multiple web applications, including Lakehouse Optimizer. Validated builds before release, reported and verified bug fixes. Created and updated test plans and internal/public-facing product documentation. Wrote beginner-level automated API tests in Python. Collaborated with developers and technical leads; participated in QA candidate interviews and assisted with onboarding new QA team members.
System Integrator & Test Engineer at Nokia Romania
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Tested basic system functionalities under tight deadlines and provided fast feedback on software build readiness. Reported issues affecting build stability and readiness for next verification phase.
Integration & Verification Engineer at Nokia Romania
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Created test plans and executed manual/automated end-to-end tests. Performed performance and integration testing.
Junior Software Test Engineer at Alcatel-Lucent Romania
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Managed LTE eNB software/hardware and executed automated end-to-end test runs. Analyzed test results and delivered daily reports to technical leads. Raised fault reports according to defined QA processes.
Education
Specialization: Psychology at Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest – Faculty of Psychology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Bachelor's in Electronics and Telecommunications at Politehnica University Timisoara – Electronics and Telecommunications, English Profile
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017High School Diploma (Mathematics-Informatics) at William Shakespeare High School, Timisoara
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Psychology at Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications at Politehnica University Timisoara
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017High School Diploma (Mathematics-Informatics) at William Shakespeare High School, Timisoara
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026Kids Yoga Teacher Certificate (95 hours, RCYS Yoga Alliance)
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Trainer of Trainers Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Entrepreneurial Skills Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Winter Sports Instructor Certification Course
January 1, 2013 - January 5, 2026Winter Sports Instructor Certification Course
January 1, 2017 - January 5, 2026Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
January 1, 2012 - January 5, 2026TOEFL
January 1, 2011 - January 5, 2026ECDL Core Certificate (Syllabus Version 5.0)
January 1, 2011 - January 5, 2026ISTQB – Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
January 1, 2023 - January 5, 2026Kids Yoga Teacher Certificate (RCYS Yoga Alliance)
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Trainer of Trainers Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Entrepreneurial Skills Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Winter Sports Instructor Certification Course
January 1, 2013 - January 5, 2026Winter Sports Instructor Certification Course
January 1, 2017 - January 5, 2026Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
January 1, 2012 - January 5, 2026TOEFL
January 1, 2011 - January 5, 2026ECDL Core Certificate
January 1, 2009 - January 5, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services
Skills
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