Quality Assurance Sales

Radu Romanescu

*** ******** **** **., *********, ON, L4J 9K8, 905-***-****, 647-***-**** (cell); e-mail: *********.****@*****.***

SYNOPSIS

• Seasoned Electronics and IT specialist with over 20 years professional experience in R&D, Quality Assurance and Testing, covering a wide range of technologies and platforms

• Extensive work experience in design, testing and project coordination (H/W and S/W), quality improvement programs implementation and monitoring performance for products and processes

• Experienced in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems based on ISO 9001 and CMMi model for Development, with certifications in Europe and Canada (QMS Lead Auditor, RABQSA certified)

• Expertise in creating QA documents for the entire development life cycle of the product, always employed a holistic approach towards quality, in conformity with different Quality Management Systems, standards and regulations

• Managerial abilities (of both operations and people) with considerable business experience in planning and managing budgets and resources, very familiar with project management tools and methodologies

• Strong leadership skills, experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams, result oriented and focused on efficiency and customer satisfaction

• Quick learner and creative problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills

• Proficient in using testing tools / equipment, bug tracker software applications, good working knowledge of automation test tools and statistical process control methods

• Bilingual (English & French)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GIESECKE & DEVRIENT CANADA, Vaughan, ON 2010 – Present

Sr. System Tester / Test Lead / QA Auditor

Responsible for all aspects of S/W test planning, execution, and reporting activities for assigned projects, in an Agile environment. Prepared/produced QA documents (forms, metrics, interview questionnaires, etc.) and conducted periodic organizational QA Audits. Main duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze stakeholder requirements and software requirements

• Define the scope of testing within the context of each release/delivery

• Deploy and manage the appropriate testing framework to meet the testing mandate

• Plan, deploy and manage the appropriate testing effort for any given engagement/release

• Generate high quality test documentation such as Master Test Plan and Strategy, High Level Test Specifications, Test Cases, test schedule for complex transactional software suits and effort estimates

• Ensure that all test activities are executed on time, and report results as per defined metrics,

• Lead the test project from start till the end

• Supervise the team of testers and coordinate the project test activities with the main stakeholders regarding software releases, bug fixes, upgrades and deployments

• Review, track and report the defects through resolution, document test results thoroughly, ensuring efficient fault analysis

• Apply Automation and scripting to maximize testing efficiency and coverage

• Use risk based analysis to identify vulnerable areas of the software

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THALES CANADA, Toronto, ON 2008 – 2010

Sr. Software QA Specialist

Responsible for defining, planning and conducting Quality Assurance activities in accordance with project and process requirements on multiple projects. Maintained and improved quality related processes, in a company producing S/W for railway security systems, assuring compliance with company’s ISO 9001 certification and CMMi model definitions

• Reviewed and interpreted contractual quality requirements and ensured the integration of these requirements into the product

• Planed, produced, implemented and maintained the overall Quality Assurance Plan for the projects

• Monitored design, development and testing processes to ensure quality objectives are met

• Audited software testing process at Unit Test Level and Integration Test Level for completeness, traceability and compliance with the customer, system and subsystem requirements

• Monitored the corrective actions process to ensure implementation, timely closure and elimination of adverse trends, using various tools and preparing periodic status reports and analysis for management

• Performed assessments of project activities (plans, documents, metrics, processes, etc.) to determine their adequacy and compliance with project/contract requirements

• Maintained and improved company quality related processes, assuring compliance with company’s ISO 9001 certification and CMMi model definitions

• Conducted various verification/validation process and quality related investigations, as required

• Member of the team conducting gap analysis and preparing the company for Scampi B and A, with the goal to achieve the CMMi maturity level 2

LOGITECH CANADA, Mississauga, ON 2004 – 2008

QA Engineer – Firmware lead

Responsible for the QA activities related to Firmware releases for the entire portfolio of universal remote controls created by Logitech, ensuring the highest level of quality is met for both new projects as well as ongoing maintenance processes for existing products. I led also the Quality Management System implementation process in this Logitech business unit, aiming for the ISO 9001:2000 certification.

• Composed accurate and detailed test plans and test cases, developed procedures, metrics and methodologies for the products under test, executed these tests at module, product and system level

• Logged, documented and verified bugs, assessing their potential risk, prepared detailed test reports and comprehensive QA documents in different phases of the development life cycle of the products

• Prepared and presented QA findings in project status meetings, providing timely information for engineering team and worked closely with developers and PMs to solve quality related issues

• Performed system integration tests, functional, regression and load tests, documented results and generated bug reports for each testing phase (alpha, beta, release candidate, gold master)

• Performed system tests for S/W products (Web and Client/Server Application) documented results, created reports and synchronized these test activities with the full qualification process

• Trained and coached co-workers and junior testers to run functional, usability and regression tests

• Performed compliance and safety tests, required by product certifications (EMC, EMI, ESD, etc.).

SONY OF CANADA Ltd., Toronto, ON 2002 – 2004

Sales Consultant

• Sales activities and provided customer service, installation assistance and technical support to corporate and individual customers for a wide range of Sony electronic products (audio/video, home entertainment systems, computers, phones, etc.)

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OMEGA – TEHNOTON GROUP, Iasi, Romania 1999 - 2002

Operations Manager

• Created, coordinated and developed the Operation Department, running a business of over 1 million dollars annually and managing a team of over 50 people (sales staff and technicians)

• Responsible for sales, installations, service and maintenance activities for consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment (switchboards, phones, wireless devices) and Air Conditioners

• Member of the team who implemented the Quality Management System and obtained the ISO 9001 QMS certification “OMEGA –TEHNOTON”, preparing QMS documents and performing internal audits

PANASONIC ROMANIA Ltd., Bucharest, Romania 1994 - 1999

Branch Manager

• Responsible for the overall management of the Panasonic Iasi branch, managing the budget and day-to-day operations of this active retail and service center

• Directly responsible for sales forecast, inventory management, order and shipment optimization for the products sold in the store and the spare parts, tools and devices required by service department

• Prepared Profit/Loss reports regarding the entire activity of the branch (sales and repairs), for senior management

INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMATION, Bucharest, Romania 1985 - 1994

Research & Development Engineer

Led R&D, installations and consultancy projects for automation, transportation and telecommunication industries. The most important projects I coordinated:

• team leader of fellow engineers in research and design projects of industrial automation and telecommunication equipment (PCB and electronic hardware design, prototypes and their implementation in specific applications)

• created and executed test plans and procedures requested by the homologation process of these prototypes (determined the reliability of the devices at different temperature and humidity conditions, electrical stress, etc.)

• prepared technical documentation, working and testing instructions, in accordance with Romanian standards and regulations, for small-scale manufacturing activities for these products

• designed an Automated Driving System for subway trains, successfully implemented in Bucharest subway system. The new system was produced/tested in the Institute’s laboratories and then tested with success on a subway train, in Bucharest

• designed Electronic Protection Devices for energetic industry, monitoring and controlling the main parameters related to the electricity generators. After successfully tested in the Institute’s laboratories, installed them in three Hydro plants

• designed, experimented and produced an Automated Protection System for streetcars, applied by Iasi Public Transportation Company

• designed, tested and produced a Data Acquisition System for textile factories, installed in a manufacturing facility, which proved to be very helpful in optimizing the process flow

• frequently used CAD applications and standardization systems for all these projects

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TEHNOTON, Iasi, Romania 1983 - 1985

Quality Control Engineer

• Performed fine tuning, final tests and verified functional specifications for the Radio Emergency Alarm equipment, in the Marine Radio Communications Division

• Performed quality control inspections and created control documentation in accordance with company’s procedures and the requirements of the national regulatory agencies (RNR)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• S/W Automation Testing Tools, Continuing Education Training Courses, Centennial College, Toronto, 2011

• Introduction to the CMMi Version 1.2 – Course, ALCYONIX, Toronto, 2010

• ISO 9001 – QMS Lead Auditor - Certification, QUALITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, Toronto, 2007

• Just-In-Time Testing - Certification, Software Quality Engineering, Toronto, 2007

• Project Management, CADENCE Management Corporation, Toronto, 2006

• “Quality Manager DGQ” and “Auditor DGQ” - GERMAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (D.G.Q.), Frankfurt am Main, Germany and EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION for QUALITY, 2001

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunications), Technical University of Iasi, Romania, 1983.

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