Andrievici Olga

As the Project Delivery Manager, I am entrusted with overseeing the successful delivery of projects within the Research and Development (R&D) domain. My responsibilities encompass:

• Leading cross-functional project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders, including R&D engineers, product managers, and executives, to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, resource allocation strategies, and risk management plans to mitigate potential issues and ensure project success.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track and achieve key milestones.
• Facilitating effective communication and fostering collaboration among team members to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Providing regular project status updates and reports to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cultivating strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and contractors to support project delivery and drive mutual success.

As an Agile Scrum Master, I play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of software development projects through the adoption of Agile methodologies. In this capacity, I lead a dynamic team of 20 individuals, both locally and abroad, ensuring seamless collaboration, efficient communication, and optimal project outcomes. Key aspects of my role include:

• Facilitating Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to foster team alignment, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Coaching and mentoring team members on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and best practices to enhance their understanding and adoption of Agile methodologies.
• Removing impediments and addressing conflicts to maintain a productive and supportive work environment conducive to high-performance team dynamics.
• Collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Utilizing Agile metrics and tools to track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies for optimizing team velocity and throughput.
• Managing dependencies and coordinating activities across multiple teams and time zones to ensure synchronized delivery and alignment with project milestones.
• Implementing Agile engineering practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), and automated testing to promote quality and efficiency in software delivery.
• Championing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the Agile team, encouraging experimentation and knowledge sharing to drive process improvements and innovation.

As a Senior Engineer IV, I hold a dual role as a System Integration Manager and Version Leader, overseeing critical aspects of software development projects and leading a team of 10 talented individuals locally. Key responsibilities and achievements include:

System Integration Manager:

• Spearheading the integration of complex software systems and components, coordinating efforts across development teams to ensure seamless interoperability and functionality.
• Leading a team of 10 engineers in the local office, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to drive project success and foster individual growth.
• Collaborating closely with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define integration requirements, establish integration strategies, and prioritize tasks to meet project milestones.
• Implementing robust testing and validation processes to verify system integrity, performance, and compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Managing risks and resolving issues related to system integration, proactively identifying and addressing challenges to minimize project disruptions and ensure timely delivery.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels within the team and across organizational boundaries, facilitating transparency, alignment, and collaboration.
• Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Version Leader:

• Serving as the Version Leader for SEIV versions, responsible for coordinating version planning, feature development, and release activities.
• Working closely with product management and development teams to define version scope, prioritize features, and establish release schedules in alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Leading cross-functional version planning meetings and sprint reviews, ensuring clear communication of requirements, progress, and dependencies to stakeholders.
• Managing version backlogs, tracking feature implementation, and facilitating resolution of impediments to maintain progress and meet release deadlines.
• Conducting post-release reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback, identify lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement in version planning and delivery processes.

As a Regression Manager, I lead a dedicated team of 12 professionals in the execution of comprehensive regression testing activities to ensure the stability and reliability of software products. Key responsibilities and achievements include:

• Managing the regression testing process from planning to execution, including test case selection, prioritization, and scheduling, to meet project timelines and quality objectives.
• Leading and developing a team of 12 regression testers, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, quality assurance engineers, and product managers, to understand release requirements and define regression testing scope and strategies.
• Designing and implementing automated regression testing frameworks and tools to streamline testing efforts, improve efficiency, and maximize test coverage across multiple releases and product versions.
• Establishing and maintaining test environments and data sets to support regression testing activities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integrity of test results.
• Monitoring and analyzing test results and defects, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions to address root causes and prevent regression issues from recurring in future releases.
• Developing and implementing best practices, standards, and processes for regression testing, continuously evaluating and optimizing testing methodologies to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Providing regular updates and reports on regression testing status, metrics, and trends to stakeholders, including senior management, to support informed decision-making and risk management.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.

As the R&D QA AutoRegression, Performance & Legacy Manager, I lead a dedicated team of 10 professionals responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and stability of software products across multiple domains. Key responsibilities and achievements include:

AutoRegression Management:

• Overseeing the development and maintenance of automated regression testing frameworks and scripts to facilitate efficient and comprehensive regression testing of software applications.
• Defining suites for automation to maximize test coverage and minimize manual effort.
• Implementing best practices and standards for test automation, including code review processes, version control, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation efficiency and reliability.

Performance Management:

• Managing the performance testing process, including planning, execution, and analysis of performance tests to identify bottlenecks, scalability issues, and performance degradation in software applications.
• Leading a team of performance engineers in conducting load, stress, and scalability tests using performance testing tools and methodologies to validate system performance under varying workload conditions.
• Collaborating with architects, developers, and infrastructure teams to optimize system performance, improve resource utilization, and enhance application responsiveness and throughput.

Legacy Management:

• Overseeing the maintenance and support of legacy systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, security requirements, and regulatory mandates.
• Leading a team of legacy system specialists in troubleshooting issues, implementing patches, and performing upgrades to mitigate risks and maintain system stability.
• Collaborating with product management and stakeholders to assess the impact of legacy systems on current and future business needs, providing recommendations for modernization or migration strategies as necessary.

As an R&D QA SEII and SE Team Leader, Key responsibilities and achievements include:

• Leading the QA efforts within the R&D department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Establishing and maintaining QA processes, methodologies, and best practices to optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and quality across the software development lifecycle.
• Directing a team of QA engineers in conducting manual and automated testing activities, including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and integration testing, to validate software functionality and reliability.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to define testing requirements, prioritize test cases, and identify critical areas for testing focus.
• Monitoring key quality metrics and KPIs to track QA performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to promote individual growth and team success.
• Managing project priorities, resource allocation, and workload distribution within the SE team, ensuring alignment with project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

As an R&D Software Testing Engineer, I play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products developed within the Research and Development (R&D) department. Key responsibilities and achievements include:

• Developed and implemented test plans for software applications.
• Analyzed system requirements and developed use cases to drive software testing activities.
• Performed functional, regression, compatibility, stress and performance tests on multiple platforms.
• Validated user stories with manual and automated testing techniques.
• Identified, logged and tracked defects using bug tracking tools.
• Created test reports to document the results of all tests performed.
• Conducted usability testing sessions with end users to identify issues in existing systems.
• Collaborated with developers to investigate product issues and suggest solutions.
• Participated in design reviews of new features or enhancements to existing products and systems.
• Utilized virtual machines for simulating various hardware configurations for testing purposes.
• Mentored junior team members in creating effective test strategies and approaches.
• Conducted full lifecycle software development from planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Worked alongside developers and other project stakeholders to understand function, features and testing needs of each program.
• Provided clear and concise cost and time estimates for each phase of testing from test phase planning to final regression testing.
• Met project scope and delivery dates by planning optimal testing schedules.

• Provided technical support to customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Configured, maintained, and monitored computer systems for optimal performance.
• Troubleshot network connectivity problems such as router configurations, IP addressing, and DHCP server setup.
• Assisted users with password resets and account lockout resolutions.
• Provided remote assistance to end-users when needed.
• Monitored ticketing system queues for incoming requests from customers.
• Provided support via remote desktop software, diagnosing customer issues over private and public networks.