David Bolla

Change Manager & Test Leader

With over a decade in testing and quality management, David helped a European bank to deliver reliable, business-critical systems. He led system level verification and user acceptance testing, wrote test plans across multiple projects from payment systems and mortgages to leasing platforms and regulatory compliance.

He believes that quality has to be built in from the start. David approaches testing with structured analysis and risk awareness, but also with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.

David values collaboration and clear communication, whether it’s with developers, product owners or business stakeholders. He is always curious about new ways to strengthen quality and eager to take on challenges where technology, people and processes meet.

Want to chat about challenges? Hit me up on LinkedIn and let’s talk.

David Bolla
2026 Jan

Tieto

Consultant

Next chapter: possibly already written. Will share when the ink is dry.

2024 Sep → 2025 Nov

Qestit

Consultant
Education & ResearchSoftware & ServicesE-commerceTest AutomationAI TestingRoot Cause AnalysisTest StrategyProcess OptimizationTest Automation EngineerQA ConsultantCypressJIRAZephyrTestRailLambdaTestKaneAIBrowserStack
2024 Oct → 2024 Nov

Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

Test Automation Engineer
Education & ResearchTest AutomationAI TestingTest Automation EngineerCypressJIRAZephyr

AI based test automation tool comparison

  • Participated in a university-led innovative experiment focused on evaluating AI based test automation tools for usability, learning curve, and fault tolerance.
  • Developed UI test cases using an experimental test automation tool and Cypress to assess scripting efficiency and execution time.
  • Conducted analysis on the ease of scripting and test stability across both tools and provided feedback – contributed to academic paper.
2024 Nov → 2025 Jan

Readly

QA Consultant
Software & ServicesRoot Cause AnalysisTest StrategyProcess OptimizationQA ConsultantTestRailJIRA

Maturity assessment with roadmap to increase confidence in releases

  • Facilitated an in-depth QA maturity assessment for a digital app development company, focusing on governance, manual and automated testing practices, release and risk management.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing QA processes and to identify improvement areas.
  • Provided tailored recommendations for test automation strategy, including component and integration tests, as well as UAT automation.
  • Delivered recommendations and a plan for short- and long-term improvements based on the identified risks.
2025 Jan → 2025 Feb

Rapunzel of Sweden

QA Consultant
E-commerceRoot Cause AnalysisProcess OptimizationQA ConsultantLambdaTestKaneAIBrowserStack

Maturity assessment with roadmap to increase confidence in releases

  • Reviewed the company’s current quality processes, from writing requirements and test cases to test execution.
  • Performed analysis of testing practices.
  • Identified gaps and inefficiencies in the testing lifecycle and benchmarked against industry standards and stakeholder requirements.
  • Identified potential innovative, AI based automation platforms.
  • Created a report and roadmap for improvement with applicable recommendations.
2021 Feb → 2024 Sep

Again Solutions

Consultant
Software & ServicesLogisticsAutomotiveTelecommunicationsManufacturingLegalTechLeadershipTest StrategyProcess OptimizationGherkinShift-leftAcceptance TestingTest AutomationStakeholder ManagementQuality AssuranceISO 9001ISO 27001QA ConsultantBusiness AnalystTest LeadTeam LeadJIRAConfluenceCodeBeamerZephyrXWikiERPNext
2021 Mar → 2021 Dec

Coding Sans

Test Manager Mentor
Software & ServicesLeadershipTest StrategyProcess OptimizationQA ConsultantJIRAConfluence

Test manager mentorship and process improvement

  • Ran a mentorship program that enhanced the confidence and competence of the client’s test manager.
  • Initiated test planning, implemented proper documentation processes, and established KPIs for quality measurement.
2021 May → 2022 May

Ghabze

Business Analyst / Test Lead
LogisticsGherkinShift-leftAcceptance TestingTest AutomationQA ConsultantBusiness AnalystJIRAConfluence

Business analysis and test lead for custom ERP development

  • Led the development process by formulating comprehensive specifications covering all customer processes for a custom Java-based ERP.
  • Used Gherkin for requirements documentation and formulated a SIT strategy with shift-left methodology.
  • Authored acceptance tests together with the customer and coordinated internal test automation.
  • Customer satisfaction significantly increased as a result of structured requirements and acceptance testing approach.
2021 Jul → 2022 Jan

Intland

Test Automation Team Lead
AutomotiveTest AutomationStakeholder ManagementLeadershipTest LeadTeam LeadCodeBeamer

Test automation team lead on international project tender

  • Won an international project tender through pilot performance, then planned and coordinated deliveries for the test automation team.
  • Crafted plans and reports for management and maintained regular communication with client representatives on milestones.
2021 Aug → 2021 Oct

CodeCluster

Process Consultant
Software & ServicesProcess OptimizationQuality AssuranceQA Consultant

Capability and maturity assessment across development and testing

  • Conducted capability and maturity assessment across development, testing, and release management.
  • Wrote a strategic plan for enhancement based on identified gaps and industry benchmarks.
2021 Sep → 2022 Jan

Telenor

Tooling Expert
TelecommunicationsProcess OptimizationQA ConsultantJIRAConfluenceZephyr

Zephyr Scale tooling training and process optimisation

  • Led training sessions to optimise Zephyr Scale processes and usage across the test team.
  • Client adopted the tool as their primary test management platform following the training engagement.
2021 Oct → 2024 Apr

IP-Camp

ISO 9001/27001 Internal Auditor
AutomotiveISO 9001ISO 27001Process OptimizationQuality AssuranceQA ConsultantXWiki

ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification implementation and renewal

  • Prepared the company for ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification: documented processes, developed policies, conducted internal audits, identified gaps, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Achieved initial ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications and successfully renewed both standards for two consecutive years.
2023 Jan → 2023 Apr

Foxyz

ERP Consultant
ManufacturingProcess OptimizationQA ConsultantERPNext

ERP digitalization and manufacturing module implementation

  • Created a digitalization plan and introduced the ERPNext manufacturing module to the company.
  • Configured an end-to-end order-to-invoice workflow, enabling the client to manage production processes digitally.
2023 Jan → 2023 Apr

Alex (KRS)

Website Developer
LegalTechProcess OptimizationQA Consultant

Website redesign and implementation for LegalTech product

  • Redesigned and implemented a new website including a product introductory page and blog using WordPress and Divi.
2023 Apr → 2023 Oct

Antavo

Quality Strategist
Software & ServicesTest StrategyProcess OptimizationLeadershipQA Consultant

QA maturity uplift from level 2 to level 3

  • Completed a QA maturity assessment and devised a plan to uplift the organisation from maturity level 2 to level 3.
  • Restructured the testing team, implemented QA initiatives, and mentored the quality manager throughout the transition.
2024 May → 2024 Aug

BlueStellas

ISO Consultant
AutomotiveISO 9001ISO 27001Process OptimizationQuality AssuranceQA Consultant

ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification implementation

  • Successfully prepared company for ISO 27001/9001 audits, leading to certification achievement.
  • Developed documentation and streamlined processes to ensure compliance.
2019 Oct → 2024 Sep

United Consult

Consultant
BankingAgileSAFeChange ManagementProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementV-modelTest ManagerChange ManagerJIRAConfluenceZephyrOracle DB
2019 Oct → 2021 Jan

K&H Bank

DWH Test Manager
BankingAgileSAFeChange ManagementProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementTest ManagerJIRAConfluenceZephyrOracle DB

International data-warehouse reporting merge in credit risk area

  • Led end-to-end test management for a group level – international data warehouse program, focusing on the Hungarian tenant.
  • Coordinated a diverse team of subject matter experts, functional analysts, and testers across retail, corporate, risk management, and leasing domains.
  • Created end-to-end test strategy, established a knowledge base and wrote materials helping the team, held trainings and crafted detailed reports tailored for project managers and high-level stakeholders.
2021 Jan → 2024 Sep

K&H Bank

Enterprise Change Manager & Test Manager
BankingAgileV-modelChange ManagementProblem SolvingTest ManagerChange ManagerJIRAConfluenceZephyr

Enterprise-wide test transformation leader and test portfolio management

  • Optimized the enterprise test process framework serving 25+ test managers and more than 100 parallel projects, developed a knowledge base and mentoring program.
  • Led successful upgrade of national instant payment system, and implemented standardised JIRA/Zephyr processes and automated reporting.
  • Managed portfolio of 4-8 concurrent projects including testing retail/corporate banking platforms, technical upgrades of ATM, fraud management and MQ systems, and mobile applications.
  • Delivered key initiatives in mortgages, factoring, and regulatory compliance and drove modernisation of ATM, fraud management, and payment systems.
2018 Jan → 2019 Dec

XAPT

QA Lead
ManufacturingProcess OptimizationQuality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisStakeholder ManagementTest AutomationQA LeadAzure DevOpsTFSGitJIRAPowerBISharePointSpiraTestSQL

Process Optimization & Reporting

  • Optimized processes and improved operational efficiency, aligning with organizational changes.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for enhancement.
  • Created a QA SharePoint site to centralize quality-related documentation. Crafted and published customized PowerBI reports from multiple systems to deliver actionable insights for project teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management, providing trend analyses and strategic recommendations to align with organizational priorities and objectives.
  • Optimized the test automation workflow, standardized code conventions with the team, and introduced GitHub.
2017 Jul → 2018 Oct

Ericsson

Test Architect & Team Lead
TelecommunicationsAgileScrumKanbanTest PlanningProcess OptimizationTeam LeadershipTest LeadTeam LeadJIRAConfluenceTestLinkZabbixShell

Co-development test architect for flagship data analytics platform

  • Led testing efforts on a flagship project for the largest client, creating test plans for automated feature and integration testing.
  • Collaborated to establish a “co-development” testing environment, enabling close partnership with the customer, including hardware dimensioning and infrastructure planning.
  • Transitioned to Scrum Master and later Team Lead, successfully shifting the team from Scrum to Kanban, significantly improving efficiency.
  • Worked closely with Product Owners to align development priorities and managed a seamless code and product transfer from the Italian team to the local development team.
2016 Nov → 2017 Jul

Docler SSC

QA Engineer Specialist
Software & ServicesTest AutomationBDDManual TestingTest Automation EngineerSeleniumJenkinsGitJIRAConfluencePostmanTestRailXray

Test Automation Framework Development & Desktop Application Testing

  • Conducted manual testing of a desktop application as part of a SCRUM team while exploring potential automation solutions for Flash based desktop app.
  • Collaborated on the design and development of a C#-based test automation framework, integrating it into CI/CD pipelines to run tests across all major browsers, including beta, current, and previous versions.
2016 Jun → 2016 Oct

Black Swan Data

Automation Test Analyst
Software & ServicesTest AutomationWeb TestingMobile TestingTest Automation EngineerSeleniumAppiumJenkinsTestLinkRundeck

Enhanced Coverage in Test Automation

  • Wrote and maintained test scripts, improved coverage from 50% to 70% across web and mobile development projects.
  • Introduced scheduling and job running functionalities to streamline testing workflows.
2014 Jul → 2016 May

Ericsson

Integration and Verification Engineer
TelecommunicationsManual TestingFunctional TestingManual TesterOpenALMpgAdminShell

Functional Manual Testing

  • Executed manual testing for a data analytics project.
  • Configured the OpenALM (Tuleap) platform for task management and test traceability.