Panayiota Ismini Harken Alexiou
Test Engineer | Integration & Verification Specialist | Python Automation | Team Lead
Kifisia
Summary
Experienced Integration and Verification Engineer with a strong background in test automation and system-level testing for complex systems. Proven expertise in designing and executing test strategies, REST API validation, and Python-based automation using Pytest. Skilled in both manual and automated testing across Windows and Linux environments. Experienced with team management and leadership. Utilized problem-solving and communication skills to drive success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
TEAM LEADER OF INTEGRATION AND VERIFICATION ENGINEERING TEAM
SCYTALYS S.A.
09.2024 - Current
- Lead a team focused on complex systems for defense communication, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and adherence to project timelines.
- Break down tasks and allocate responsibilities based on release plans, ensuring effective communication between team members and technical leads.
- Provide technical and operational guidance to team members, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Oversee the accuracy and maintenance of technical documentation (SRS, SSS, SDD, etc.), and ensure compliance with NATO STANAGs.
- Maintain high standards of work quality, ensuring all deliverables meet required specifications, and are delivered on time.
- Continue hands-on work as an Integration and Verification Engineer II, performing feature testing, regression testing, and performance testing on Windows and Linux systems.
- Developed and maintained automated test scripts using Python (Pytest) for backend systems.
- Performed REST API testing and test data validation using MongoDB.
- Worked within Agile (Scrum) frameworks to ensure continuous integration and test coverage.
INTEGRATION AND VERIFICATION ENGINEER II
SCYTALYS S.A.
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Analyzed NATO STANAGs (Standardization Agreements) to extract and document software requirements.
- Executed tests on Windows and Linux operating systems, including software installation, configuration, and interoperability testing.
- Designed and executed test cases (manual and automated) for feature testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
- Planned and maintained test environments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
- Reported test results, generated test reports, and wrote defect reports, verifying corrections.
- Reviewed and contributed to software documentation (SSS, SRS, SDD).
- Prepared and delivered technical presentations and live demonstrations of complex systems.
- Technical Skills: Python, JavaScript, JAVA, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Virtual Machines, TACTX tool, ROBOT Framework, MongoDB.
HIGHER EDUCATION TUTOR
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Tutored students in Statistics, Numerical Analysis and Mathematical Modeling.
- Provided assignment assistance and academic support, helping students achieve their learning goals.
DATA ANALYST INTERN
OPAP - GREEK ORGANIZATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTICS
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted statistical analysis, reporting, and visualization of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Maintained and updated reports for internal stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematical Modelling in Modern Technologies
National Technical University of Athens
05.2021 - 10.2023
Integrated Master - Applied Mathematics And Engineering
National Technical University of Athens
09.2011 - 06.2021
Skills
Python form Automation Testing (Pytest, Robot)
Javascript
Rest-API Testing
Manual/Regression/Performance/Integration Testing
Databases: MongoDB, SQL
JIRA/XRAY
Agile/Scrum
Shell Scripting
R, Python for Data Science/ML ( Scikit-Learn, NumPy,TensorFlow, PyTorch)
VMs, VirtualBox, VMware, Proxmox
GitLab (version control CI/CD)
Soft Skills: Team motivation and mentoring, Teamwork and collaboration, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking
Training
- The International Data Links Symposium 2024. Attended this global forum on data link technologies, engaging with experts to explore advancements in secure data transmission for defense, aviation, and communication systems.
- Cloud Computing with AWS
- Software Testing
- Machine Learning Python by University of Aegean. Hands-on experience with Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and machine learning algorithms (K-Means, PCA, Neural Networks).
- Active Listening, Presentation Skills, Team Management
Certification
Google Data Analytics
Timeline
TEAM LEADER OF INTEGRATION AND VERIFICATION ENGINEERING TEAM
SCYTALYS S.A.
09.2024 - Current
INTEGRATION AND VERIFICATION ENGINEER II
SCYTALYS S.A.
07.2022 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Mathematical Modelling in Modern Technologies
National Technical University of Athens
05.2021 - 10.2023
DATA ANALYST INTERN
OPAP - GREEK ORGANIZATION OF FOOTBALL PROGNOSTICS
07.2018 - 09.2018
HIGHER EDUCATION TUTOR
01.2014 - 01.2022
Integrated Master - Applied Mathematics And Engineering
National Technical University of Athens
09.2011 - 06.2021