Nicolae Virlan
About Nicolae Virlan
Nicolae Virlan is a Test Lead at Endava in Chisinau, Moldova, with extensive experience in software testing and a background in lecturing.
Current Role at Endava
Nicolae Virlan currently holds the position of Test Lead at Endava in Chisinau, Moldova. Within this role, he is responsible for overseeing and managing testing processes to ensure the quality and functionality of software applications. His extensive experience in various types of software testing and phases of the software development life cycle makes him a vital part of the team at Endava.
Previous Positions at Endava
Nicolae Virlan's tenure at Endava spans multiple roles, reflecting his career progression and expanding expertise. From 2011 to 2016, he served as a Senior Software Testing Engineer in Chisinau, Moldova. Prior to that, between 2007 and 2011, he worked as a Software Testing Engineer. His roles included designing test cases and scripts, developing and maintaining test suites, and analyzing bugs to ensure software quality.
Experience as a Lecturer
Before joining the corporate sector, Nicolae Virlan contributed to academia as a Lecturer. He worked at Cahul State University from 2004 to 2010, and at Colegiul Industrial Cahul from 2004 to 2006, both located in Moldova, Cahul. His responsibilities included teaching and mentoring students, sharing his expertise in informatics and software testing methodologies.
Educational Background
Nicolae Virlan received his education in Romania and Moldova. From 2000 to 2004, he studied at 'Dunarea de Jos' University in Galati. Prior to that, he attended Grigore Moisil in Iasi, where he achieved a degree in Informatics from 1996 to 2000. These educational experiences provided him with a solid foundation in software development and testing.
Software Testing Expertise
Nicolae Virlan has over six years of experience in software testing, specializing in desktop, web-based client-server applications, and server-based applications. He is well-versed in testing tools such as TestLink, Quick Test Professional, Test Director, Bugzilla, JIRA, PICT, and Firebug. His knowledge encompasses various testing methodologies, including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, pair-wise testing, and more. He has professional experience in functional and non-functional WebServices testing, and database management systems like Oracle, MSSQL, and DB2.