Anastasios Tilsizoglou

Thessaloniki · Greece · 12 Oct 1994 · tilsizoglou@protonmail.com

A dedicated quality assurance automation engineer with a keen interest in cyber security. With a solid foundation in software and web development, I possess in-depth expertise in utilizing a wide range of automation tools and frameworks, coupled with proficiency in multiple programming languages. I have a strong passion for continuous learning and embracing new challenges. Known for my organizational skills, tactical mindset, and friendly disposition, I thrive on collaboration and value constructive feedback from my peers. My goal is to enhance the quality of software products and services by implementing effective quality assurance practices. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in applied informatics, specializing in software quality assurance engineering and cyber security.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer in Test

Chubb, Leof. Georgikis Scholis 27, Thermi, 57001 Thessaloniki (Greece)

  • Collaborated with progressive engineers to develop and optimize workflows for software development.
  • Ensured high-quality standards and compliance with requirements throughout the software delivery cycle.
  • Designed and executed both manual and automated tests based on project needs.
  • Generated regular and comprehensive test reports highlighting testing progress, issues, and risks.
  • Successfully resolved quality issues by adapting and enhancing test procedures.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of existing system designs and engineering processes, recommending improvements where necessary.
  • Developed detailed test artifacts, including test plans, traceability matrix, and test cases with expected outcomes, utilizing Jira.
  • Maintained and updated the existing automation framework and created automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Rest Assured, Playwright.
  • Effectively communicated testing outcomes to project team members and relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain Git repositories.
  • Created and Maintained CI/CD jobs.
  • Assisted colleagues, risk analysis and reporting among the team.
  • Discussed ideas for improving the way the team works.
  • Analyzed release notes for turnover to testing.
  • Supported continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.
  • Contributed to extending automation to cover new products and modules.
  • Designed and implemented tools for executing automated tests.
  • Ensured designs were in compliance with specifications.
  • Provided feedback on design documentation and created test plans.

September 2023 - Present

Software Engineer in Test

Upstream Systems, Kastorias 4, Gerakas, 15344 Athens (Greece)

  • Created QA reports and filed bug tickets based on the outcome of QA test cycles
  • Provided feedback to developers around UX based on test outcomes
  • Performed Front-end (UI) testing
  • Performed Back-end (API) testing
  • Performed and Maintained smoke, functional, compatibility, regression testing
  • Created test plans, requirements, scenarios and test data for use during testing
  • Maintain Git repositories.
  • Created and Maintained CI/CD jobs
  • Assisted colleagues, risk analysis and reporting among the team
  • Discussed ideas for improving the way the team works
  • Analyzed release notes for turnover to testing
  • Supported continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies
  • Contributed to extending automation to cover new products and modules
  • Designed and implemented tools for executing automated tests
  • Ensured designs were in compliance with specifications
  • Provided feedback on design documentation and created test plans

September 2022 - August 2023

Software Engineer in Test

Netcompany-Intrasoft, Agiou Georgiou 5, Pylaia, 57001 Thessaloniki (Greece)

  • Involved in numerous projects under CUST-DEV3 contract.
  • Created QA reports and file bug tickets based on the outcome of QA test cycles.
  • Provided feedback to developers around UX based on test outcomes.
  • Performed Front-end (UI) testing of website applications using Selenium.
  • Performed Back-end (API) testing of website applications using SoapUI.
  • Performed Performance testing of website applications using LoadUI and custom scripts using Java.
  • Perform and Maintain smoke, functional, compatibility, regression and GUI testing.
  • Created test plans, requirements, scenarios and test data for use during testing.
  • Maintain Git repositories, participated in code reviews as a reviewer.
  • Assisting colleagues, risk analysis and reporting among the team, discussing ideas for improving the way the team works.

June 2019 - September 2022

Android Developer

Smartup PCC, Komninon 45, Evosmos, 56224 Thessaloniki (Greece)

  • Creation of Android applications
  • Uploaded Android applications to Google's Playstore
  • Maintenance existing projects (Android, Javascript)
  • First Level Support
  • Technical Support

November 2017 - April 2018

Barista

Sweet Corner, Thessaloniki (Greece)

May 2018 - June 2018

Storekeeper

Mini Market at University Campus of AUTH Possidi, Kalándra, 63077 Possidi (Greece)

June 2017 - July 2017


Washer

WashPark Leoforos Georgikis Scholis 4, Pylaia, 57001 Thessaloniki (Greece)

September 2008 - June 2010

Education

University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki (Greece)

Master of Science in Computer Science
Courses

  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Web and Mobile Application Development
  • Cryptography
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Information Security in the Internet Age
  • Serious Games Programming
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence

October 2021 - June 2023

TEI of Central Macedonia, Serres (Greece)

Bachelor of Computer Engineering
General

  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Mathematics

Occupational

  • Software Engineering
  • Programming Applications on the Internet
  • Databases

Presented more on the Skills Section
September 2012 - December 2018

1st General High School of Sykies, Thessaloniki (Greece)

High School Degree
September 2009 - June 2012

Skills

Soft Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management

Hard Skills

Programming Languages
  • Spring Boot Framework
  • electron.JS
  • C
  • C++
  • SQL
Testing Tools and Frameworks
  • Selenium
  • Playwright
  • Rest Assured
  • ReadyAPI (SoapUI)
  • ReadyAPI (LoadUI)
  • Postman
Text Formating Languages
  • MaterializeCSS
  • XML
  • JSON
Simulation Software
  • Matlab
  • Simulink
  • Lindo
Operation Systems
Other Technologies
  • Office (Microsoft,Libre,Open)

Interests

In my leisure time, I enjoy most being with friends. I really love good coffee and I am a food lover, also. I really like rode trips as well as a nice walk in places with nice view. I enjoy watching sports, football mostly and I play video games on my pc or my consoles. However, my relaxation is to follow a number of adventure and historical genre movies and television series, I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements as well as developing any idea comes to my mind.

Projects

Certifications & Seminars

  • Google Greek Grow Tourism October 2017
  • IEEEday 2017 October 2017
  • Managing and saving energy from buildings using software May 2017
  • The evolution of the Greek economy in the years of the Memorandum, policies of stability, growth and employment May 2017
  • Electronic identities. Why; For whom; When; May 2015
  • Opening the way for 5G networks May 2015
  • Archimedes 3 - Supporting research teams at TEI of Serres May 2015
  • Advanced services for the citizen and the student at TEI Serres May 2015
  • Digital services of the TEI Library of Serres May 2015
  • ECDL Progress Certificate Feb 2010
  • Upper Intermediate Communication (London Tests of English Level 3) May 2008
  • Entry Level Certificate in English (ESOL) - Entry 3 May 2007