Alexandra Marinescu
About Alexandra Marinescu
Alexandra Marinescu is a Senior Tester at Endava with extensive experience in test automation and Scrum methodologies.
Professional Experience at Endava
Alexandra Marinescu has a notable career at Endava, where she currently holds the position of Senior Tester. She initially joined the company as a Junior Tester in 2014, before advancing to Tester and then Senior Tester. Her tenure at Endava also included a brief period where she served as a Scrum Master from 2018 to 2019. Throughout her roles, she has contributed significantly in areas like automated script development, test automation frameworks, and sprint facilitation.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Alexandra Marinescu holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Control and Real Time Systems from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, which she achieved between 2015 and 2017. Before her master’s, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the same university. These qualifications have provided her with a strong foundation in control systems and software engineering.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Alexandra has developed a diverse technical skill set throughout her career. She has experience with Java, Maven, RestAssured, Cucumber, and Gradle, and has worked with JavaScript-based technologies such as Node.js, Protractor, and Grunt. Notable projects include developing an API testing framework for micro-services and creating automated UI scripts for AngularJS applications. She has also implemented a mechanism for comparing database data with UI data.
Contributions to Team Development
Beyond her technical roles, Alexandra has played an important part in team development at Endava. She provides beginner Linux training courses for interns and participates in testing interviews to help onboard new talent. In August 2018, she was promoted to serve as a test lead within the team, reflecting her leadership skills and commitment to team growth.
Scrum Master Experience
While at Endava, Alexandra transitioned to the role of Scrum Master for five months from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she facilitated various Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives. She also led stakeholder meetings and software demonstrations, ensuring that the development process remained organized and efficient.