Vasile Pop
Quality Assurance Developer
Location
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Toptal Member Since
April 11, 2018
Vasile has 13 years of experience in QA with a particular emphasis on automated testing (UI, API, and load/performance testing). He also possesses a nose for business having developed products the fields of financial markets, education, learning, and telecom. He's worked for a number of companies, notably for Intel, and is currently the QA lead at SmartUp.io.
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ComplyAdvantage
Python, Load Testing, Cypress, JavaScript, QA Testing, QA Automation...
SmartUp.io
Appium, Cypress, Python, Locust, Java, REST Assured, Serenity, MySQL, Docker...
Intel Corporation
Meteor, Sikuli, Serenity, Selenium, Java
Experience
Quality Assurance (QA) - 16 yearsQA Testing - 16 yearsQA Automation - 12 yearsTest Automation - 12 yearsSelenium WebDriver - 10 yearsCertified ScrumMaster (CSM) - 5 yearsPython - 3 yearsCypress - 1 yearLocation
Availability
Full-time
Preferred Environment
Windows, MacOS, Linux
The most amazing...
...thing I've made was an automated solution that ensured API compliance with all the clients in a microservices-based architecture—greatly improving the quality.
Work Experience
2018 - PRESENT
QA Lead
ComplyAdvantage
- Built all test automation frameworks, this greatly increased the number of releases, shortening the regression time from a few days to under 30 minutes.
- Helped team members learn coding/test automation, moving from manual testing only to proper testing.
- Involved in all-new services design and architecture, improving their testability.
- Built extensive performance and benchmark test suite based on k6.io, used for improving services scalability and reliability.
Technologies: Python, Load Testing, Cypress, JavaScript, QA Testing, QA Automation, Quality Assurance (QA)
2017 - PRESENT
QA Lead
SmartUp.io
- Implemented consumer-driven contract testing in a microservices architecture.
- Created a REST API component-testing framework based on REST Assured.
- Implemented front-end automation testing suites based on Cypress for the web.
- Installed an Appium-based testing framework for mobile clients.
- Carried out QA procedures and flows.
- Developed a performance/load-testing suite based on Locust.io which was also used for data injection.
Technologies: Appium, Cypress, Python, Locust, Java, REST Assured, Serenity, MySQL, Docker, Spring Boot
2013 - 2017
QA Automation Architect
Intel Corporation
- Built a framework for back-end API testing; BDD based.
- Implemented a distributed web automation testing framework based on Selenium Grid.
- Developed a mobile automation framework based on Appium.
- Built an automation framework for Windows desktop apps based on SIkuli.
- Configured and maintained Jenkins CI.
- Developed a REST API monitoring tool based on Meteor, Bootstrap, and MongoDB.
Technologies: Meteor, Sikuli, Serenity, Selenium, Java
2011 - 2013
QA Engineer | QA Community Lead
ULLINK
- Automated the server-side testing using an in-house testing framework based on Java and JUnit.
- Conducted load, stress, and performance testing using in-house tools.
- Implemented QA processes.
- Held FIX protocol trainings.
Technologies: TestComplete, FIX Protocol, Java
2008 - 2011
Automation Test Engineer
Tora Trading
- Created a BDD API testing framework based on Java and Tibco RV.
- Created and managed a staging testing team which was responsible for validating time-critical production deployments and fixes.
Technologies: Silk, TIBCO, Java
2005 - 2008
QA Engineer | Head of QA Department
Endava
- Implemented back-end test suites based on Hibernate and DBUnit.
- Implemented Selenium Remote Control/QTP automated smoke suites for several web based products.
Technologies: LoadRunner, HP QuickTest Professional (QTP), Selenium, Hibernate, Java
2005 - 2005
QA Engineer
Intellisync | Nokia
- Developed a Java module for SyncML compliance for Siemens phones.
- Created performance/load test suites using in-house Java-based tools.
Technologies: SyncML, Java
Experience
API Testing with REST Assured | OAuth 2 Flow with a Redirect URL
https://medium.com/@vicusbass/api-testing-with-rest-assured-oauth2-flow-with-redirect-uri-ba48b5953823An Oauth 2 flow with a redirect URL (such as Foursquare) is rather tricky to test using a pure API test library. I managed to find a neat solution and shared it with the community.
Intel Study
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000018712/education/intel-education-study-products.htmlIntel Study is a revolutionary education platform.
Features:
• A mobile/web reader with highlights, with one-to-one hardcopy books mirroring in digital format, and a smart journal summary.
• An administration dashboard for large schools, districts; used for user management, books licensing, and bulk actions.
Features:
• A mobile/web reader with highlights, with one-to-one hardcopy books mirroring in digital format, and a smart journal summary.
• An administration dashboard for large schools, districts; used for user management, books licensing, and bulk actions.
Microlearning Platform
A platform intended for medium-size companies and enterprises. It is based on an educational modern concept and microlearning—allowing users to own their data and to publish byte-size learning materials. Gamification is the most important area in this platform.
Technologies: Back-end Microservices Architecture (Spring Boot and AWS), Web Front-end (React/Redux), Mobile Clients
Technologies: Back-end Microservices Architecture (Spring Boot and AWS), Web Front-end (React/Redux), Mobile Clients
UL Monitoring
A high-performant product used for monitoring large amounts of trading orders that's also linked to a risk management tool—allowing traders to monitor and do batch actions on orders.
The desktop app is based on the .NET framework and a Java-based back-end.
The desktop app is based on the .NET framework and a Java-based back-end.
Trading Platform and Liquidity Pool Service
https://tora.com/A comprehensive trading platform for Asian markets. It was built with J2EE over Tibco RV protocol, using a standard FIX message trading protocol. A stock liquidity service for matching orders for clients.
Vidiator Streaming and Encoding Platform
A platform used by telecom operators for batch video encoding and streaming.
Lead Telecom Dealers' Platform
A platform built by an Ireland subsidiary of one of the largest global telecom providers, used for creating offers, for client management, and for billing. Strict waterfall processes were used for implementation and testing.
Nokia/Intellisync SyncML Data Synchronization Platform
A platform based on the SyncML protocol was used for the synchronization of contacts, emails, and calendars for both compliant and non-compliant phones.
Skills
Frameworks
Appium, Locust, Cypress, Selenium, OAuth 2, Hibernate, TestNG, Spring Boot
Libraries/APIs
Selenium WebDriver, REST APIs, Sikuli, React, DBUnit
Tools
REST Assured, HP QuickTest Professional (QTP), LoadRunner, Selenium Remote Control (RC), TIBCO Rendezvous, QTP, Gatling
Paradigms
Test Automation, Scrum, Load Testing
Other
QA Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), QA Automation, Android Testing, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Freelancing, Serenity, Music, Performance Testing, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Silk, FIX Protocol
Languages
Python, Python 3, Java 8, Java, SyncML, JavaScript, JavaScript 6, SQL
Platforms
Linux, MacOS, Windows, TestComplete, Meteor, Docker, iOS
Storage
MySQL, MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in Economy
Babeș-Bolyai University - Cluj-Napoca, Romania
1997 - 2002
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Certifications
JUNE 2008 - PRESENT
ISTQB Foundation Level
International Software Testing Qualifications Board