Ilinca Turcu
About Ilinca Turcu
Ilinca Turcu is an Automation Tester at Endava in Iaşi, România, with a background in test automation and mentoring junior testers.
Current Position at Endava
Ilinca Turcu holds the title of Automation Tester at Endava in Iaşi, Romania. She has been working in this role since December 2020, focusing on developing and executing automated test scripts for various projects. Her contributions have included the successful implementation of CI/CD pipelines and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and reduce time to market.
Education and Expertise
Ilinca Turcu earned a Master's degree in Distributed Systems and Web Technologies from Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, graduating in 2023. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Automatic Control and Computer Engineering from the same institution, which she received in 2021. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in automation testing, augmented by her participation in the Endava Automation Academy where she enhanced her skills in test automation frameworks and tools.
Previous Roles and Volunteer Work
Prior to her current role, Ilinca Turcu worked as a Junior Automation Tester at Endava for 2 months in 2020. She has held several other positions, including Vice President of Public Relations for BEST Iasi for one year from 2018 to 2019, and a member of the Board of European Students of Technology from 2017 to 2020. Her volunteer work spans many organizations, including roles at Filit, Awake Festival, Festivalul International al Educatiei, and Serile Filmului Romanesc, showcasing her commitment to community involvement.
Professional Achievements
Ilinca Turcu has received recognition from Endava's management team for her outstanding performance in test automation. She actively mentors junior testers, providing guidance on best practices. Ilinca also presented a workshop on 'Effective Test Automation Strategies' at a local tech meetup in Iaşi, demonstrating her expertise and willingness to share knowledge within her professional community.