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Dragan Spiridonov

Agentic Quality Engineer • PACT Framework Pioneer • 29+ Years Journey from Hardware to AI-Driven Testing

FOUNDER @ QUANTUM QE AGENTICS FOUNDATION MEMBER SERBIAN CHAPTER LEAD
29+
Years Experience
10x
Improvement Target
PACT
Framework Creator
Quality Engineering Visual

SKILL_MATRIX

Agentic Quality Engineering

PACT Framework Agentic QE Architecture Multi-Agent Orchestration Explainable AI Testing Human-in-the-Loop QE Agent-Guided TDD Autonomous Test Generation Self-Healing Tests AI-Assisted Testing Prompt Engineering LLM Integration Predictive Quality Analytics

Classical Excellence

Context-Driven Testing Holistic Testing Model Rapid Software Testing TDD (Both Schools) XP Practices Exploratory Testing Risk-Based Testing Performance Testing Security Testing Test Architecture CI/CD Pipelines DevOps/DevSecOps

Technical Stack

Python Rust Java JavaScript/TypeScript C#/.NET Robot Framework Playwright Selenium JMeter AWS/Cloud Docker/Kubernetes SQL (MS SQL, MySQL) API Testing GraphQL CMS (Drupal, WordPress) Git/SVN

Leadership & Community

Foundation Building Community Leadership Strategic Planning Team Building Mentoring & Coaching Public Speaking Technical Writing Cross-Cultural Teams Change Management Thought Leadership

ACTIVE_PROJECTS

[OPEN_SOURCE]

Sentinel - AI Agentic API Testing Platform

Lightweight, context-driven API testing framework. Built for speed and simplicity, demonstrating how classical testing principles enhance modern automation.

Rust/Python REST API AI Agents
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[CONTENT_HUB]

The Quality Forge

Technical blog and knowledge hub for Agentic QE practices. Sharing real-world implementations, lessons learned, and the evolution from classical to agentic testing.

Technical Writing Tutorials Case Studies
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EXECUTION_TIMELINE

OCTOBER 2025 - FUTURE

Founder & Agentic Quality Engineer

Quantum Quality Engineering

Launching boutique consultancy specializing in Agentic QE transformation. Building the future of quality through PACT-driven autonomous systems.

  • Establishing Agentics Foundation Serbian Chapter
  • Delivering 10x quality improvements through PACT framework
  • Building first Serbian Agentic QE community
  • Training next generation of Agentic QE practitioners
AUGUST 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2025

VP of Quality Engineering

Alchemy Cloud, Inc.

Led AI-first transformation of QA practices, spearheading development of cutting-edge testing frameworks and cross-organizational quality initiatives.

  • Led company's AI-first project, providing AI training and prompt engineering guidance to team leaders
  • Evaluated 6 AI-assisted testing vendors, leading to development of internal framework
  • Developed Robot Framework + Playwright testing framework with AI tools, reducing test generation time by 60%
  • Trained Technical Support and Sales Engineering teams on solutions and processes
  • Managed QA team (4 members) and oversaw release management processes
NOVEMBER 2023 - AUGUST 2024

VP of Customer Solutions

Alchemy Cloud, Inc.

Led 15-person Customer Success team while resuming QA leadership, bridging customer needs with quality engineering excellence.

  • Led Customer Success team (15) and Technical Solution team (5) within CS
  • Resumed leadership of QA team (4), redefining test strategy and UI automation approaches
  • Initiated "Total Quality" cross-departmental training for Engineering and DevOps
  • Optimized processes across customer relations, onboarding, and technical solutions
OCTOBER 2021 - NOVEMBER 2023

Director, Application Delivery & Technical Architecture

Alchemy Cloud, Inc.

Bridged customer success with technical excellence, fostering collaboration between CS, QA, and DevOps teams.

  • Trained CS team on customer-tailored solutions using Alchemy platform
  • Defined system to track customer success and satisfaction metrics
  • Collaborated with DevOps on infrastructure-as-code testing strategies
  • Hired and trained 3 Application Delivery Engineers and 3 Technical Solution Engineers
MARCH 2017 - OCTOBER 2021

Director of Quality Assurance & Testing

Alchemy Cloud, Inc.

Founded QA organization from startup phase, establishing production environments, support systems, and comprehensive testing strategy.

  • Defined overall test strategy across all SDLC phases
  • Established initial production and staging environments, later adopted by DevOps
  • Created foundation for customer support system, transitioned to CS team
  • Hired, trained, and managed initial QA team (4 members)
  • Collaborated with engineering to set up UI automation framework
2016 - 2017

Test Lead & International Speaker

dryTools / Independent

Developed specification languages for testing, delivered global lectures on software testing, began speaking at international conferences.

  • Created advanced test generation tools
  • Speaker at Belgrade Test Conference (Program Chair 2017-2019)
  • Published articles on context-driven testing
2014 - 2016

Senior Test Lead

Execom d.o.o.

Led testing for enterprise clients including Airbus Defence & Space, implementing context-driven approaches and automation strategies.

  • Quality gatekeeper for Airbus Defence & Space projects
  • Implemented BDD and automation frameworks
  • ISTQB Certified Tester
2012 - 2014

Assistant Professor

Four-year Technical College, Belgrade - Educational Center NS

Taught computer science subjects at university level, preparing students for professional careers in IT.

  • Held classes and exercises for computer science subjects
  • Prepared students for exams and professional careers
2011 - 2013

Computer Science Teacher (Part-time)

E-Gimnazija Novi Sad

Focused on innovative teaching methods and preparing students for programming competitions.

  • Held extra classes to improve programming skills (C#, Java/Android SDK)
  • Prepared students for local and international competitions (Create UNAOC challenge 2012)
2010 - 2013

IT Administrator / Developer (Part-time)

Lekarska komora Vojvodine (Regional Medical Chamber)

Managed dedicated web server and developed features for physician web portal and applications.

  • Developed ASP.NET web application features using C# and MS SQL Server
  • Created online quiz system for medical education
  • Provided hardware/software troubleshooting and maintenance
2009 - 2014

IT Administrator + Support (Part-time)

Gimnastika, Belgrade/Novi Sad

Provided installation, maintenance, training and support for restaurant/bar management software across Vojvodina.

  • Installation and maintenance of GastroPOS - Liman soft system
  • User training and ongoing technical support
2005 - 2008

Business/Technical Secretary (Part-time)

Union of Anti-cancer Societies of Vojvodina

Managed organizational processes, humanitarian events, and developed technical infrastructure.

  • Organized meetings, maintained records, and handled correspondence
  • Coordinated humanitarian events and activities between regional societies
  • Developed and maintained society's website and member database
2001 - 2014

Computer Science Teacher

Grammar School "Đorđe Natošević", Novi Sad

13-year tenure teaching computer science, leading IT improvements, and coaching gifted students to national-level success.

  • Taught computer science and advocated for IT improvements in education
  • Coached colleagues, providing basic and advanced IT courses
  • Provided extra classes for gifted students in OO Pascal, achieving national-level success
  • Designed and developed school website using Drupal CMS
  • Managed hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance
1999 - 2001

Editor in Chief, Business Classifieds

Publishing Company "Ferrero"

Led Business Classifieds department, managing team and developing information systems.

  • Led department, delegating tasks and managing timelines
  • Designed and participated in development of classified ads processing system
1998 - 1999

IT Assistant

Digital Studio Anny

Processed digital images and maintained IT infrastructure for digital studio operations.

  • Digital image processing, prepress and desktop publishing
  • Built/configured hardware, installed/updated software, maintained networks
  • Assisted with PC sales
1996 - 1997

Computer Repair Technician / System Admin

Albicom

Early career foundation in computer hardware, software, and network maintenance.

  • Computer equipment maintenance and hardware configuration
  • Software installation/updates and network maintenance
  • Involved in PC sales

SPEAKING_&_COMMUNITY

Regular speaker and volunteer at international testing conferences since 2016, sharing knowledge on context-driven testing, learning techniques, and quality engineering practices. Active community builder and program organizer.

Conference Speaking

  • EclipseCon 2016: "Context-driven agile tester"
  • Ministry of Testing (MoT Gems): "Context-driven agile tester" [Watch]
  • Belgrade Test Conference 2016: Keynote - "Generating test ideas"
  • Agile Testing Days 2016 (Potsdam): Lightning Talk - "The Myth of the Full Stack Tester"
  • TestCon Vilnius 2017: "Context-driven agile tester" [Watch]
  • European Testing Conference 2017 (Helsinki): "Solving testing problems with learning techniques"
  • Agile Testing Days 2017 (Potsdam): Lightning Talk - "Catching bugs below the surface"
  • Community & Volunteering

  • Test'RS Club (2015-2017): Website admin for Serbian professional testers club; Main organizer & lecturer of testing meetups in Novi Sad, Belgrade, and Niš. Ran educational sessions, Open Space, and Lean Coffee formats
  • Agile Testing Days (Potsdam): Regular volunteer since 2016
  • EuroSTAR Testing Conference: Volunteer 2022 (Copenhagen) & 2023 (Antwerp)
  • Belgrade Test Conference: Program Chair (2017-2019)
  • Publications: Multiple articles on context-driven testing and quality engineering
  • Agentics Foundation: Establishing Serbian Chapter (2025)
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    Ready to transform your quality engineering with PACT principles? Let's bridge classical excellence with autonomous futures. Available for consulting, speaking, and community building.

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