Alexandru Popa
About Alexandru Popa
Alexandru Popa is an Automation Tester at Endava in Iaşi, Romania, with a background in both the culinary and tech industries.
Current Role at Endava
Alexandru Popa is currently employed at Endava in Iaşi, Romania, as an Automation Tester. This position involves creating, maintaining, and implementing automated test scripts to ensure the software products meet quality standards. His role plays a critical part in the software development lifecycle, contributing to the delivery of robust and reliable technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Endava
Before his current role, Alexandru Popa worked at Endava as a Java Automation Tester Intern in 2021 for two months. During this internship, he gained practical experience in Java and automation testing, laying the groundwork for his current expertise. This role provided him with the fundamental skills necessary to excel in his field.
QA PentaStagiu at Pentalog
In 2021, Alexandru Popa worked as a QA PentaStagiu at Pentalog for three months. This role focused on quality assurance and provided him with extensive hands-on experience in the field. The position helped him hone his skills in identifying, analyzing, and reporting software defects, contributing to his overall proficiency as an Automation Tester.
Culinary Background
Alexandru Popa began his career in the culinary field. He was employed as a Head Line Cook at Los Gatitos in Rhode Island, United States, from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Los Gatitos, Old Post Office Bagel Shop as a Cook and General Counter Help for four months in 2017. This international work experience provided him with a diverse background and a unique perspective on problem-solving and teamwork.
Education and Technical Skills
Alexandru Popa studied at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from 2016 to 2022. This academic background provided him with analytical and engineering skills that are applicable in his current role in automation testing. Additionally, his strong self-learning skills have been a significant asset throughout his career, allowing him to adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies.