Ovidiu Bistrian

Experience

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  Grupul scolar industrial Otelu Rosu

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2010

  Teacher

  I was computer science teacher in Highschool , teaching basic algorithms, C/C++, basic OS and database desing and programming with SQL.

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  Vodafone Global Enterprise

  Jul 2010 - May 2015

  Software Engineer

  As a Senior Software Engineer at Vodafone Global Enterprise, I specialized in automation testing for web applications developed using Spring Boot. My role involved writing and maintaining automated tests in Java and Cucumber to ensure the robustness and reliability of our software products.Responsibilities:Developed and maintained automation test scripts using Java and Cucumber for web applications built with Spring Boot.Conducted API testing to validate the functionality, reliability, performance, and security of web services.Collaborated closely with development teams to understand the architecture and design of applications to create effective test strategies.Designed comprehensive test plans and acceptance criteria for various components and requirements, ensuring thorough coverage and high-quality standards.Managed and led various testing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery.Participated in daily triage calls with clients to discuss user acceptance testing (UAT) and project updates, ensuring alignment with client expectations.Trained new team members and provided QA support for operating countries involved in the projects.Utilized continuous integration tools like Jenkins to automate the execution of test suites and integrate them into the development pipeline.Collaboration and CommunicationDebuggingQuality Assurance (QA)Agile MethodologiesNotable Projects:People Games (June 2010 – September 2010)Music (September 2010 - February 2011)360 (February 2011 – May 2011)Find lock and wipe (September 2011 – February 2012)Vodafone Cloud (February 2012 – 2013)JavaCucumberSpring BootAPI TestingAutomation TestingTest Plan DesignContinuous Integration (Jenkins)Collaboration and CommunicationDebuggingQuality Assurance (QA)Agile Methodologies Show less

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  Deutsche Börse AG

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Software Engineer

  I developed an automated testing framework to ensure that financial transactions were processed correctly and efficiently. My role involved creating solutions that made the testing process smoother, helping to catch and fix any issues quickly.I worked closely with different teams to make sure the testing system was reliable and easy to use, ensuring that it could handle the fast-paced environment of the financial market. My work helped improve the overall stability and performance of the system, contributing to smoother day-to-day operations. Show less

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  Vodafone Group Services

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2024

  DevOps Engineer

  DevOps Engineer with a strong background in managing infrastructure on AWS, automating CI/CD processes with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and scripting in Python to optimize operations.- Responsibilities: - Administering and implementing infrastructure on the AWS platform, including configuration and management of EC2 instances, core services such as S3, RDS, and VPC. - Developing and implementing CI/CD processes with Jenkins, including setting up and managing build and automated delivery pipelines. - Utilizing GitHub Actions for workflow automation and testing processes. - Developing Python scripts for infrastructure automation and optimization to enhance system scalability and efficiency. - Collaborating with development teams to ensure fast and smooth deliveries. Show less

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  Pacemaker.ai by thyssenkrupp

  Sept 2024 - now

  DevOps Engineer

  Led the cloud infrastructure migration from AWS to Azure, including services such as API Gateway, Lambda functions (code refactoring included), and databases (migrated to Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server). Implemented security hardening and compliance measures to meet Azure’s security guidelines and best practices across networking, identity (RBAC), and resource configurations.Designed and automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, aligning infrastructure builds with company scaling needs.Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, integrating tests, approvals, and production-grade deployment workflows.Worked closely with development teams to refactor serverless applications from AWS-native components to Azure-native equivalents, ensuring minimal downtime and improved observability.Improved deployment efficiency, reduced cloud overhead, and ensured full cloud policy alignment with enterprise requirements. Show less