Sandra Lazea
About Sandra Lazea
Sandra Lazea is an Engineering Manager at Axway in Bucharest, Romania, where she has worked since 2017. She leads an agile team of 11 professionals, focusing on delivering features for a large business-to-business solution.
Work at Axway
Sandra Lazea has been an integral part of Axway since 2014. She currently holds the position of Engineering Manager, a role she has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, she leads an agile team of 11 professionals, including Java developers, C developers, and Quality Assurance (QA) specialists. Her responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of features for a large business-to-business solution. Prior to her current role, she served as a QA Lead from 2014 to 2017 and as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she has worked as a Quality Advisor since 2017, contributing to quality assurance processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Lazea studied at the University of Bucharest, where she earned a Licentiate degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from 2006 to 2009. Following this, she pursued a Master/Postuniversitary degree in Computer Science, focusing on Databases and Web Technologies, from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in software engineering and quality assurance, equipping her with the necessary skills to manage technical teams and projects effectively.
Background
Before joining Axway, Sandra Lazea worked at Enea Software as a Software Tester for nine months in 2009. Her career at Axway began as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, where she worked for four years before advancing to QA Lead and subsequently Engineering Manager. This progression demonstrates her commitment to the field and her ability to adapt and grow within the organization.
Team Leadership and Management
In her role as Engineering Manager, Sandra Lazea is responsible for leading an agile team and facilitating various project management activities. She conducts release planning and holds sprint planning, grooming, and retrospective sessions. Sandra coordinates with product managers and business analysts to ensure that requirements are integrated into the product effectively. She also conducts performance evaluations for team members and participates in the recruitment process for new team members, ensuring that the team remains strong and capable.
Collaborative Team Environment
Sandra Lazea has successfully fostered a collaborative team environment within her agile team. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing delivery over individual roles, which has contributed to a more cohesive and productive work atmosphere. Her leadership style encourages teamwork and collaboration, allowing team members to work together effectively to meet project goals.