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I am a dedicated QA professional focused on delivering high-quality software that aligns with business goals. I thrive on improving QA processes, leading teams, and using metrics to drive better testing outcomes. I bridge technical work with business value to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction. I bring extensive experience across government and private-sector projects, with a strong background in accessibility testing, mainframe validation, and end-to-end testing for web, cloud, and mobile applications. I enjoy mentoring teams, embracing automation where it adds value, and continuously refining testing strategies to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.…I am a dedicated QA professional focused on delivering high-quality software that aligns with business goals. I thrive on improving QA processes, leading teams, and using metrics to drive better testing outcomes. I bridge technical work with business value to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction. I bring extensive experience across government and private-sector projects, with a strong background in accessibility testing, mainframe validation, and end-to-end testing for web, cloud, and mobile applications. I enjoy mentoring teams, embracing automation where it adds value, and continuously refining testing strategies to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

Mihai Patrascu

QA Engineer, Programmer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I am a dedicated QA professional focused on delivering high-quality software that aligns with business goals. I thrive on improving QA processes, leading teams, and using metrics to drive better testing outcomes. I bridge technical work with business value to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction. I bring extensive experience across government and private-sector projects, with a strong background in accessibility testing, mainframe validation, and end-to-end testing for web, cloud, and mobile applications. I enjoy mentoring teams, embracing automation where it adds value, and continuously refining testing strategies to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.…I am a dedicated QA professional focused on delivering high-quality software that aligns with business goals. I thrive on improving QA processes, leading teams, and using metrics to drive better testing outcomes. I bridge technical work with business value to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction. I bring extensive experience across government and private-sector projects, with a strong background in accessibility testing, mainframe validation, and end-to-end testing for web, cloud, and mobile applications. I enjoy mentoring teams, embracing automation where it adds value, and continuously refining testing strategies to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

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I am a dedicated QA professional focused on delivering high-quality software that aligns with business goals. I thrive on improving QA processes, leading teams, and using metrics to drive better testing outcomes. I bridge technical work with business value to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

I bring extensive experience across government and private-sector projects, with a strong background in accessibility testing, mainframe validation, and end-to-end testing for web, cloud, and mobile applications. I enjoy mentoring teams, embracing automation where it adds value, and continuously refining testing strategies to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

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Senior QA Team Lead at Sphere3D

September 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and execute manual testing across functional, regression, non-functional, integration, UI, performance, and security domains within Agile/Scrum teams. Create and maintain QA artifacts (Test Strategy, Matrix, Scenarios, Cases, Results), log defects in Jira, and drive data integrity validation with SQL. Design integration tests between Guidewire and external systems, and conduct data migration testing to ensure consistency across legacy and target platforms. Mentor local and offshore QA members and contribute to risk assessment and release readiness, while coordinating WebSphere-related testing and infrastructure-related validation.

Senior QA Team Lead at Ministry of Education Ontario

May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024

Led QA test strategy walkthroughs, developed comprehensive test plans (Functional, Sanity, Regression, Performance, UAT), and performed AODA testing to WCAG 2.0/2.1 standards. Built robust automated test suites (Microfocus ALM, Playwright), integrated automation into CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions), and automated API/UI validation. Ensured accessibility compliance, documented detailed test reports, and supported cross-project coordination with IT and project stakeholders.

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Ministry of Education Ontario

September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023

Reviewed functional/non-functional requirements, led system-wide testing across GUI/non-GUI environments, and developed/maintained automated test suites. Executed manual and automated testing (Selenium, Postman, JMeter) with emphasis on API/UI validation, CI/CD integration, and data integrity checks using SQL/Oracle.

Senior QA – Team Lead at NCR Canada

January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Collaborated with Passport Product Owners and Agile teams to define acceptance criteria, performed end-to-end testing, ADA compliance testing, and led automated regression efforts. Managed defects in Jira, implemented test automation preconditions, and supported Windows/Linux environments with Jira/Azure DevOps usage.

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at AMSolutions

December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Led cloud testing verification, API testing (Ready API), and Selenium-based automation for legacy/mainframe-oriented CRM and parts applications. Automated batch job validation in QA environments, supported TDD by creating unit and business-level tests, and validated testing across Development, QA, and UAT environments.

Senior QA Analyst – Team Lead at Viziya Corporation

September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019

Developed test strategy and plans for large-scale projects; led QA efforts across SIT, UAT, and release cycles, including accessibility testing with WAVE/NVDA/JAWS. Logged and tracked defects, contributed to QA knowledge base, and coordinated with third-party contractors for module enhancements.

Senior QA Analyst Lead / Business Analyst at Valeyo Financial Services

January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements traceability, developed Test Plans/RTMs in Quality Center, conducted integration and end-to-end testing, and documented QA status with stakeholders. Participated in backlog discussions and acceptance criteria definition.

Senior QA Analyst / QA Team Lead / Release Coordinator / Business Analyst at Ford Motor Company of Canada

May 1, 2006 - December 1, 2016

Led QA and production support teams, executed JCL-based batch validations on mainframe DB2/IMS/IDMS, designed complex SQL queries for data reconciliation, and managed end-to-end e-Coupon testing with cross-functional teams. Automated regression testing (HP UFT/QTP) and administered HP ALM/Quality Center; supported Agile transformations and 24/7 production support.

Quality Assurance Analyst Team Lead at Honda Company of Canada

September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006

Led QA testing efforts and production support, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure quality releases and process improvements.

Senior QA Analyst / Business Analyst at Ford Motor Company of Canada

October 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005

Performed analysis and testing across multiple Java/Mainframe interfaces, supported batch validation, and contributed to release coordination and QA governance during a transition to global platforms.

Sr QA Analyst at Chubb Insurance Company of Canada

May 1, 2000 - September 1, 2004

Led QA activities for insurance domain applications, ensuring test coverage and defect management across projects.

Software Tester / Quality Assurance at SofTTesT INC

March 1, 1998 - May 1, 2000

Engaged in manual/automation testing across projects, contributing to test planning and execution for software quality initiatives.

Software Tester at Tapion Computer Consulting

January 1, 1997 - December 1, 1997

Performed software testing duties with a focus on ensuring quality deliverables for client initiatives.