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Senior QA/Test Manager and Test Automation Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering end-to-end quality assurance and validation in regulated and enterprise environments. I lead cross-functional teams, define QA strategies, manage release readiness and risk, and build automation frameworks that improve coverage and speed.
I have hands-on expertise across IoT security, healthcare/pharma validation, rail, FinTech, ERP, and enterprise web/mobile systems—covering functional, integration, regression, system, firmware, API, performance, and security testing. I’m committed to traceability, audit readiness, compliance, and continuous quality improvement through CI/CD and modern test automation.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior QA, Test Manager at ROCKHEAD Security GmbH.
July 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026Led end-to-end QA and validation for enterprise-grade smart lock and secure access-control platforms integrating embedded hardware, IoT sensors, firmware, cloud APIs, and mobile/web applications. Managed cross-functional QA, automation, hardware validation, security testing, and DevOps teams; performed hands-on manual and automated testing across hardware and software domains. Coordinated with product management, embedded engineering, firmware development, cloud architects, cybersecurity teams, compliance teams, external vendors, and senior leadership to ensure release readiness and regulatory compliance. Implemented test strategies, risk assessments, and end-to-end test lifecycles; built API automation (Python, PyTest, Postman/Newman); UI/mobile automation (Selenium, Appium); firmware validation (secure boot, OTA updates, encryption, memory); simulated hardware sensor events; integrated regression suites in Jenkins; defect governance in Polarion/Jira; supported ISO 27001, IEC 62443, S
Senior QA, Test Manager at ROCKHEAD Security GmbH
July 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026Led end-to-end quality assurance and validation for enterprise-grade smart lock and secure access-control platforms integrating embedded hardware, IoT sensors, firmware, cloud APIs, and mobile/web apps. Managed cross-functional QA, automation, hardware validation, security testing, and CI/CD operations in Agile/Scrum environments; coordinated with product management, embedded engineering, cloud architectures, cybersecurity teams, compliance teams, external vendors, and senior leadership to ensure release readiness and regulatory compliance. Implemented API, UI/mobile automation, and firmware validation; integrated automated regression suites into Jenkins pipelines; established defect governance and traceability; supported ISO 27001, IEC 62443, and SOC 2 validation.
Test Manager, Test Automation Engineer at VOQUZ – IT
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Created a test automation framework from scratch and integrated it with Jira Zephyr. Conducted manual testing from user stories, built Jira dashboards for quality metrics, and implemented CI/CD nightly execution. Led defects management, acceptance criteria validation, and DoD/DoR alignment. Built UI automation with Selenium and C#; performed end-to-end and integration testing.
Test Automation Engineer / Test Automation Lead at Rail Cargo Group – Rail
May 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024Designed and implemented a test automation framework for ÖBB Rail Cargo Group software and IT systems, aiming to replace manual testing and improve quality and time-to-market for digital freight transport processes. Planned, coordinated, and managed test activities in collaboration with agile teams. Created Xray test plans and reporting in Jira, executed manual testing and exploratory usability testing, defined test and regression strategies, and managed defects across the lifecycle. Developed UI automation with Playwright (TypeScript) and API/integration testing using GraphQL and Playwright, including messaging integrations (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus) and validation using Kibana. Integrated automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
Test Manager, Test Automation Engineer at Rail Cargo Group
May 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024Designed and implemented a test automation framework for ÖBB Rail Cargo Group software and IT systems, replacing manual testing and ensuring quality of digital freight processes. Automated frontend, API, and integration tests integrated into CI/CD. Improved release quality and time-to-market. Used Playwright with TypeScript for UI tests and API testing with GraphQL, RabbitMQ, Service Bus Explorer, and Azure Service Bus; managed testing in Jira/Xray and aligned with agile teams.
Test Manager at Rail Cargo Group – Rail
May 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024Designed and implemented a test automation framework for software and IT systems to replace manual testing, integrating automated frontend, API, and integration tests into CI/CD pipelines. Improved release quality and time-to-market; worked with agile teams; leveraged Playwright with TypeScript for UI automation and API testing; monitored dashboards with Kibana.
Validation Expert at Roche Diagnostics International AG
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Validated a COVID-19 diagnostic system in a regulated IVD environment, performing CSV, process validation, and system qualification per GxP, ISO 13485, and IVDR. ensured traceability, audit readiness, and compliance documentation; collaborated with development, QA, and regulatory affairs; supported audits and change impact analyses; performed hardware verification and validation across software and devices.
Functional / QA Test Automation Engineer (ERP & Web/Integration Testing) at PANASIA Handels
January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2020Performed functional and non-functional testing for existing ERP modules and enhancements, and enhanced an existing enterprise test automation framework. Coordinated remote testing teams and executed manual, automated, API, mobile, regression, usability, and UAT testing. Planned and designed test cases/suites, test strategies, release guidelines, and testing schedules. Implemented API and web service testing (REST Assured, Postman, SOAP/WSDL), including validation of operations, data types, and message formats. Improved automation with test data parameterization, Selenium Grid, multi-browser execution, and distributed regression. Managed Jenkins CI/CD pipeline automation and notifications. Built mobile automation with Appium for Android using real devices and emulators; executed load/performance checks and stability verification; produced test reports and quality metrics; managed defects via Jira.
Regression Lead, Test Automation Engineer at PANASIA Handels – Food processing, wholesale
January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2020Led remote testing teams across ERP modules; designed, executed, and maintained automated and manual test cases, test suites, and testing schedules; performed API and web service testing (REST Assured, Postman, WSDL/SOAP); enhanced automation with Selenium Grid, multi-browser testing, and CI/CD integration; built mobile automation with Appium; produced test reports and metrics; collaborated with product management and UX to improve quality and release readiness.
Test Manager, Test Automation Lead at PANASIA Handels
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020Led remote testing teams for ERP applications; designed test strategies and regression plans; executed API and web service testing (REST/SOAP) and managed defects across the lifecycle. Implemented automated test suites, configured Jenkins CI/CD, and enabled multi-device/mobile testing; aligned DoD/DoR with stakeholders.
Technical Test Manager, Test Automation Lead at Deiser Compact Computing – IT Support
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016QA and validation of a web and mobile prepaid payment platform in a regulated FinTech environment. Validated payment workflows, backend integrations, and security-critical functionalities; designed and maintained automated test cases for recurring payment and mobile scenarios; integrated automated execution into CI/CD; performed SOAP and REST API testing; tested Android apps; implemented parallel test execution and produced test reports and metrics.
Technical Test Manager, Test Automation Lead at Deiser Compact Computing
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016QA for a web/mobile prepaid payment platform in a regulated FinTech setting. Planned and executed manual, automated, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing; validated payment workflows, security-critical functionalities, and backend integrations; built automated tests with CI/CD integration; performed SOAP/REST API testing and mobile testing using Appium; delivered test reports and quality metrics.
Technical Test Manager / QA (ERP Testing & Automation) at PANASIA Handels (Food processing, wholesale)
April 1, 2004 - November 30, 2013Led QA and validation for a centralized enterprise ERP platform, replacing legacy systems to support international business operations across multiple subsidiaries. Managed scalable test management and automation approaches for complex business workflows and system integrations, including stability, reliability, and performance validation for distributed ERP environments. Coordinated development/test/production infrastructure synchronization across international locations and managed integration of ERP with production/logistics/warehouse hardware systems. Conducted manual, API, regression, integration, and acceptance testing; administered requirements analysis, quality status reporting, and risk/escalation. Executed REST/SOAP API testing (REST Assured, XML tools), built regression/acceptance scenarios, and planned and implemented automation improvements. Administered distributed environments and coordinated international software development/QA teams.
Technical Test Manager, Test Automation Lead at PANASIA Handels – Food processing, wholesale
April 1, 2004 - November 30, 2013Implemented and QA’d a centralized ERP platform across international subsidiaries; established scalable test management and automation processes; validated complex business workflows and system integrations; coordinated distributed development, test, and production infrastructures internationally; validated interfaces between ERP systems and connected production, logistics, and warehouse hardware.
Technical Test Manager, Test Automation Lead at PANASIA Handels
April 1, 2004 - November 1, 2013QA for centralized ERP platform across international sites; managed test management activities across system/integration/regression/acceptance testing; created and maintained regression/acceptance scenarios; implemented test automation and synchronized development/test/production environments; led distributed teams and validated interfacing with connected production, logistics, and warehouse hardware.
Education
Bakk. at University of Vienna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Wirtschaftsinformatik (Bakk.) at University of Vienna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Bakk. (Wirtschaftsinformatik) at University of Vienna
January 1, 2009 - July 19, 2026Qualifications
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026ISTQB Certified Agile Tester
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist for API 12.x
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Engineer level 1 12.x
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Test Design Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Query Language
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026ISTQB Certified Agile Tester
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist for API 12.x
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Automation Engineer level 1 12.x
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Test Design Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026TOSCA Query Language
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026ISTQB Certified Agile Tester
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist Level 2
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026TOSCA Automation Specialist for API 12.x
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026TOSCA Automation Engineer level 1 12.x
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026TOSCA Test Design Specialist Level 1
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026TOSCA Query Language
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026Industry Experience
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Wholesale & Distribution
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