Adam Ferenc Deak

• Designed and implemented REST API test frameworks using Java, TestNG, and Rest Assured, increasing test coverage by 40% for critical backend services.
• Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, reducing test cycle time by 25% and enabling daily deployments.
• Led Kafka test environment configuration to simulate real-time, event-driven workflows, enhancing integration reliability.
• Developed mobile automation frameworks using Appium and Selenium, reducing regression testing time by 35%.
• Re-architected legacy services to modular Java based components, improving system maintainability.
• Mentored junior developers and promoted a quality-first culture by initiating code review standards and test design practices.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with product owners and QA to define testable acceptance criteria, improving delivery confidence.

Tech Stack: Java 21, Appium, Kafka, Gradle, Spring Boot, Rest Assured, TestNG, Selenium, Azure Cloud, OSX

• Led backend refactoring efforts by reworking services toward clearer modular boundaries.
• Migrated REST APIs from JAX-RS to Spring Boot, modernizing the tech stack without disrupting existing functionality.
• Integrated REST APIs, and security features, significantly improving system security compliance.
• Structured systems to reflect key business rules in the code, enhancing clarity and long-term adaptability.
• Decoupled slow operations via asynchronous processing, reducing user wait times and improving system responsiveness.
• Utilized Hibernate and JPA for ORM-based data access
• Wrote integration tests to simulate external services and reduce uncertainty.
• Engineered deployment pipelines and contributed to containerization of services using Docker to simplify deployment and ensure consistent environments.
• Automated monitoring and alerting improving system visibility.
• Managed Python tool to compare builds and serve as a quality gate for algorithm reliability.
• Automated key user journeys and regression scenarios using Playwright + TypeScript, contributing to a reliable and maintainable test suite.
• Supported the team during production incidents by tracing failures across distributed services and proposing targeted fixes.

Tech Stack : Java 8, 17, Python, Typescript, Spring Framework, JDBC, Maven, Nexus, PostgreSQL, GitHub Copilot, Shell scripting, Docker, JUnit, TDD, JPA, Junie

• Improved and extended a Java-based test automation framework for embedded systems on Linux, increasing test coverage and maintainability.
• Delivered RESTful APIs and backend logic using Spring Boot..
• Wrote clean, efficient, and maintainable code following OOP principles and design patterns.
• Implemented JDBC-based data access for interacting with relational databases, ensuring efficient query execution and robust connection management.
• Containerized Java applications with Docker, improving deployment consistency.
• Provided mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers.
• Tech Stack: Java 11, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Jenkins, JUnit, Hibernate, Thymeleaf, Linux, Docker, JDBC

• Developed a Typescript-based automation framework covering UI scenarios using Protractor, Jasmine, Cucumber
• Conducted performance testing using Apache JMeter, focusing on user registration and login workflows under high traffic condition
• Collaborated with Engineers, Product Owners, and key stakeholders to identify and design test and automation opportunities that enhanced product quality and customer experience
• Conducted integration testing using Flurl and .NET collaborating with Engineers
• Implemented continuous test execution in TeamCity pipelines, integrating automated tests into every build
• Implemented Api tests
• Maintained and enhanced Java-based testing tool

Tech Stack: Java 8, Typescript, Protractor, Cypress, Jmeter, TeamCity, Docker, Linux, C#

Computer Science (incomplete) | University of Miskolc | 2012 – 2014
Completed foundational coursework before pausing formal studies.

Software Development Bootcamp | [Codecool] | [2018-2019]
Learned software development from scratch through a heavily practice-oriented, hands-on program.
Ongoing self-directed learning in software development through online courses and projects.

• Delivered exceptional guest service at a 5-star hotel in London and other upscale venues in Budapest.
• Advised clients on wine pairing and fine dining experience, demonstrating attention to detail and professionalism.
• Thrived in high-pressure, multicultural environments.
• Developed strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.