I’m Iulian Mangea, a Junior QA Automation Engineer and Production Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on industrial experience and a strong technical foundation. I focus on building reliable test coverage across both UI and API, using Selenium (Java), Playwright (JavaScript), and REST API testing with Postman, while keeping quality practical and measurable. I enjoy taking end-to-end ownership—designing test suites, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and collaborating in Agile teams using Jira for clear defect tracking. Alongside software QA, my background in industrial machine operations sharpened my analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to minimizing downtime through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and consistent reporting.…

Iulian Mangea

I’m Iulian Mangea, a Junior QA Automation Engineer and Production Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on industrial experience and a strong technical foundation. I focus on building reliable test coverage across both UI and API, using Selenium (Java), Playwright (JavaScript), and REST API testing with Postman, while keeping quality practical and measurable. I enjoy taking end-to-end ownership—designing test suites, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and collaborating in Agile teams using Jira for clear defect tracking. Alongside software QA, my background in industrial machine operations sharpened my analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to minimizing downtime through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and consistent reporting.…

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I’m Iulian Mangea, a Junior QA Automation Engineer and Production Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on industrial experience and a strong technical foundation. I focus on building reliable test coverage across both UI and API, using Selenium (Java), Playwright (JavaScript), and REST API testing with Postman, while keeping quality practical and measurable.

I enjoy taking end-to-end ownership—designing test suites, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and collaborating in Agile teams using Jira for clear defect tracking. Alongside software QA, my background in industrial machine operations sharpened my analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and commitment to minimizing downtime through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and consistent reporting.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Junior QA Automation Engineer at CodeAcademy IT
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Improved test coverage by designing and executing comprehensive manual and automated test suites across UI and API layers. Built stable UI automation frameworks using Selenium (Java) and developed end-to-end test scripts in Playwright (JavaScript). Increased API reliability by testing REST endpoints with Postman and integrating the tests into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Tracked defects and communicated resolution progress in Jira to support smooth Agile sprint deliveries.
QA Automation Engineer at CodeAcademy IT
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Improved test coverage by designing and executing high-quality manual and automated test cases. Built stable UI automation scripts with Selenium (Java), reducing repetitive manual testing efforts. Increased API reliability by testing REST endpoints with Postman and supporting integration of tests into Jenkins pipelines. Helped the Agile team deliver smoother releases by tracking issues in JIRA and ensuring fast, clear communication on bugs and fixes.
Production Engineer & Machine Operator at Papier Mettler
January 1, 2018 - Present
Operated, monitored, and maintained multiple industrial paper production machines to ensure continuous output. Led process optimization initiatives that reduced machine downtime, implemented quality control and inspection protocols to reduce non-conformities, and performed root cause analysis to prevent recurring mechanical failures. Championed Health & Safety (HSE) compliance, trained and mentored new operators, coordinated shift operations with proactive issue escalation, and generated production reports and KPI tracking for output, downtime, and quality.
Machine Operator at Papier Mettler
January 1, 2018 - Present
Maintained machinery and ensured product quality through process checks. Improved reliability and attention to detail.

Education

High School Diploma at High School "Mihail Berezovschii"
September 1, 1997 - May 1, 2009
at High School "Mihail Berezovschii"
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma at High School "Mihail Berezovschii", Republic of Moldova
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Automation & Manual QA Course
January 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
Postman: The Complete Guide - REST API Testing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Advanced Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG
April 1, 2024 - February 16, 2026
The Complete JavaScript Course
January 1, 2025 - February 16, 2026
Automation & Manual QA Course
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2026
Postman: The Complete Guide – REST API Testing
April 1, 2024 - September 15, 2026
Advanced Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG
April 1, 2024 - September 15, 2026
The Complete JavaScript Course 2025
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2026
Automation & Manual QA Course
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Postman: The Complete Guide – REST API Testing
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Advanced Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
The Complete JavaScript Course 2025
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing

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