About Me

Driven and detail-oriented Senior Software Engineer in Test with 6+ years of experience designing, implementing, and leading robust QA automation solutions across diverse industries. Known for developing frameworks that enhance release quality, mentoring teams, and advocating for continuous improvement.

My Journey

👨‍💻 As a Senior Software Engineer in Test with over 6 years of hands-on experience, I bring a strong background in building and leading modern QA strategies across diverse industries. My journey started in software engineering, where I quickly developed a passion for quality and automation. Over time, I transitioned fully into test automation engineering, combining my technical expertise with a focus on process optimization and team leadership.

📌 Throughout my career, I have specialized in designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright, Rest Assured, XCTest, Espresso, and CI/CD pipelines. I have consistently delivered measurable results—improving test coverage by 40%, reducing manual testing effort by 25%, and cutting post-release defects by up to 30%.

⚙️ My expertise lies in building robust, maintainable test solutions that accelerate release cycles and integrate seamlessly with Agile workflows. I thrive on mentoring junior testers, enhancing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My background also includes significant achievements in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth communication between QA, development, and business stakeholders.

Today, I am working as a Senior Software Engineer in Test at Silvare & Kaizen Gaming.

Quality First

Championing best QA practices, rigorous test strategies, and automation for consistent, high-quality releases.

Automation Engineering

Building scalable test automation frameworks with Playwright, Rest Assured and mobile stacks to accelerate delivery and reduce manual effort.

Continuous Improvement

Driving innovation in CI/CD, mentoring teams, and integrating tools to streamline release cycles and foster growth.

Team Leadership

Leading, mentoring, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to boost productivity, skill development, and project success.

Experience

My professional journey and the amazing teams I've had the privilege to work with.

Jan 2025 – Present

Senior Software Engineer in Test

Silvare & Kaizen
Remote (Greece)

Leading UI and mobile test automation initiatives using Playwright (.NET), Reqnroll, Swift/XCTest, and Espresso/Kotlin. Mentoring junior testers and driving continuous improvements across teams for enhanced product quality.

Technologies:

Playwright.NETReqnrollSwiftKotlinXCTestEspressoCI/CDPostmanAgile

Key Achievements:

  • • Improved test coverage by 40% through UI automation
  • • Reduced manual testing time by 25% on iOS/Android projects
  • • Mentored junior testers, boosting team productivity by 15%
  • • Aligned test plans with Agile sprints to meet 95% of deadlines
  • • Integrated automation with CI/CD pipelines for seamless releases
Jun 2023 – Dec 2024

Software Engineer in Test

Chubb
Thessaloniki, Greece

Architected robust automation frameworks and streamlined test management for insurance platforms, focusing on quality, efficiency, and knowledge sharing.

Technologies:

PlaywrightRest AssuredJavaTypeScriptPostmanSwaggerJIRACI/CD

Key Achievements:

  • • Designed and built a robust UI automation framework from scratch using Playwright and TypeScript, enabling scalable, maintainable testing across multiple product lines.
  • • Develop a Java project that integrated Allure report files and automatically updated corresponding JIRA tickets based on test automation status.
  • • Mentored and upskilled QA engineers on best practices and advanced automation techniques.
  • • Created API automation solutions using Rest Assured and Java, ensuring comprehensive coverage for backend services.
  • • Contributed to the automation of manual test processes, significantly reducing regression time.
  • • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align test plans with business goals and improve product quality.
Sep 2022 – Jun 2023

Business & Integration Senior Analyst / Test Coordinator

Accenture
Thessaloniki, Greece

Led automation integration for large-scale testing projects and upskilled QA teams for timely, high-quality software deliveries.

Technologies:

Azure DevOpsAutomation IntegrationManual & Automated ScriptingUAT Testing

Key Achievements:

  • • Increased testing efficiency by 35% via automation integration
  • • Cut testing time by 20% by automating critical scenarios
  • • Delivered automation training to 10+ team members
Aug 2021 – Sep 2022

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
Thessaloniki, Greece

Designed and implemented automation frameworks to enhance functional and regression testing, collaborating with global teams.

Technologies:

Test AutomationRegression TestingUAT TestingJira

Key Achievements:

  • • Reduced regression testing time by 25%
  • • Improved release quality by 20% with automated functional tests
  • • Identified and implemented 15+ new automation opportunities
Jul 2019 – Aug 2021

QA Test Engineer

Prodyna AG
Thessaloniki, Greece

Developed and maintained automated test scripts in Agile Scrum teams, ensuring high defect closure rates and reliable product delivery.

Technologies:

Nightwatch.jsSeleniumPostmanRest AssuredJavaJavaScriptJiraJenkins

Key Achievements:

  • • Developed and implemented a comprehensive test automation framework from scratch, increasing test coverage and reliability.
  • • Pioneered the use of industry-standard test methodologies within the project, establishing processes for consistent QA and continuous improvement.
  • • Introduced and managed API test automation using Rest Assured (Java), improving the efficiency of backend validation.
  • • Collaborated with developers and product owners to integrate automated testing into Agile workflows.

Professional Expertise

A comprehensive view of technical skills, and educational foundation.

Technical Skills & Experience

Test Automation & QA

Expert Level

Building scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and APIs

Playwright
3+ 95%
Rest Assured
4+ 90%
Selenium
3+ 90%
Appium
1+ 80%
XCTest (iOS)
1 60%
Espresso (Android)
1 60%
CI/CD Pipelines
5+ 92%

Programming Languages

Advanced Level

Automation scripting and framework development across modern languages

Java
5+ 93%
JavaScript / TypeScript
5+ 90%
Python
2+ 85%
C#
1 70%
Swift
1 50%

Agile & QA Leadership

Expert Level

Leading teams and optimizing QA processes for continuous improvement

Agile / Scrum
4+ 95%
Mentorship / Training
3+ 90%
JIRA
5+ 95%
Azure DevOps
1 80%
Test Planning & Strategy
6+ 93%
Defect Management
6+ 90%

Education

MSc in Finance & Risk Management

University of Sheffield - CITY College
Thessaloniki, Greece
2019 - 2021

BSc in Applied Informatics

University of Macedonia
Thessaloniki, Greece
2013 - 2018

Certifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
Brightest 2022
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Project Management Institute 2021
PM2 Advanced
PM2 Alliance 2021
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org 2021

Proficiency Overview

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