Senior Quality Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in the reliability of distributed cloud platforms and AI-driven systems. Expert in backend API testing, data pipeline validation, and exploratory testing for complex microservices. Proven track record in securing and breaking high-stakes environments—ranging from automotive ECUs to financial tax systems—ensuring system behavior remains consistent under abnormal conditions.

Theodor Zaharia

Senior Quality Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in the reliability of distributed cloud platforms and AI-driven systems. Expert in backend API testing, data pipeline validation, and exploratory testing for complex microservices. Proven track record in securing and breaking high-stakes environments—ranging from automotive ECUs to financial tax systems—ensuring system behavior remains consistent under abnormal conditions.

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Senior Quality Engineer with 5+ years of experience specializing in the reliability of distributed cloud platforms and AI-driven systems. Expert in backend API testing, data pipeline validation, and exploratory testing for complex microservices. Proven track record in securing and breaking high-stakes environments—ranging from automotive ECUs to financial tax systems—ensuring system behavior remains consistent under abnormal conditions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Test Automation Engineer at Harman International
October 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Designed and executed automated test scripts for strict automotive industry standards. Acted as technical lead, reviewed software specifications and created comprehensive documentation.
Manual & Automated Tester / Automation Engineer at DXC Technology
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Performed manual and automated testing for phone-to-vehicle media sync and infotainment interoperability. Analyzed complex error logs and used ADB for device debugging and shell access.
Automation Engineer at Awin
September 1, 2025 - Present
Built the entire automated test framework from scratch using Java, integrated to run on GitHub Actions pipelines. Developed and maintained robust automated test suites for UI and integration scenarios, significantly increasing test coverage. Integrated QA processes into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring rigorous pre-deployment validation for frequent updates. Collaborated with developers to promote Test-Driven Development (TDD) across the engineering team.

Education

Bachelor of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology at Politehnica University of Bucharest
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
ECDL Profile
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise QA Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services