Seyda G.

About Me

Versatile QA Architect with 10+ years of experience leading test automation project, creating custom solutions, and experimenting with new technologies. I enjoy being a team player but can also successfully work on my own, solving challenges and improving applications. I have proven solid leadership and training experience in the software and engineering industries, working on all phases of software development, including software development and basic DevOps.

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DevOps

QA & Testing

Workflow

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
QA Architect
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure planning and coordinating of quality testing activities.

Lykke
Lykke
QA Manager
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Establish and enact quality assurance procedures and methodologies for a Fintech company building a global marketplace based on blockchain.

  • Analyzed and assessed quality control and assurance data, supporting overall production efficiency and monitoring KPIs to gain the necessary insights.

  • Coordinate closely with developers in cross-functional teams, setting up and managing international test teams.

Toptal
Toptal
QA Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Remote
  • Streamline overall testing processes, performing manual and automated testing, reviewing the process for consistency and functionality.

  • Closely analyze product features being tested, as well as new tools and technologies that can be applied to the projects.

  • Creating QA reports, ensuring products are ready for customers and that all issues are solved.

Aurea Software
Aurea Software
Test Automation Chief Software Architect
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Research and implement automated testing methods and metrics for a reverse-engineered rewrite experiment (Kayako Helpdesk) with microservices architecture project.

  • Developed automated service tests and added a Cucumber layer to existing web service tests.

  • Maintained a stable, fast, and scalable system, defining improved coding standards and test instrumentation and interfaces.

Comodo Cyber Security Solutions
Comodo Cyber Security Solutions
Test Automation Architect
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Remote
  • Implemented an automation framework for Comodo Turkey, improving strategy and procedures for testing processes.

  • Create an environment where QAs are an integral part of the development cycle. Completed training of internal test teams on test automation.

  • Successfully led 15 test automation projects and customized test automation environments and CI, closely collaborating with the DevOps team.

T2 Software
T2 Software
Senior QA Engineer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Turkey
  • Designed and implemented the QA Automation frameworks for several telecommunication domain projects and a Blockchain POC project.

  • Coached and grew external teams on BDD and test automation using Capybara, Cucumber, and Ruby.

  • Performed high-quality testing activities for complex big data solution tech stacks on AWS, using Grafana for visual reporting.

Innova IT Solutions
Innova IT Solutions
Test Automation Consultant
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed test automation of a Service Order Management solution for PGM1 of Turk Telekom.

  • Executed service tests (SOAP UI with script customization), process history validation via UI (Selenium WebDriver) and custom test execution Excel report (custom solution).

  • Set up test architecture and processes via HP ALM, including load tests with LoadUI and history tracking tests with Selenium.

Lionbridge
Lionbridge
Software Test Egineer
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Remote
  • Set up test environment, execution of test cases (manual and automated), and experience-based testing of localization items.

  • Developed testing for various products: Windows 8.0-8.1 Metro Design (UI / performance / localization), Nokia Music Store (UI / service / localization), Game Store (UI / service / localization), App Store (UI / service / localization), Internet Explorer (9,10,11 - Desktop/Metro), Xbox (UI / service / localization), Apple iTunes(UI / service / localization), Skype on Win8 (UI / localization).

  • Collaborated with Product Management and Quality Assurance to deliver the highest quality end product.

MobilG IT Solutions
MobilG IT Solutions
Software Test Engineer
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Remote
  • Set up a test process, developed, and executed test cases and publishing reports for a desktop application that aims helping people with physical disabilities use a computer with only head and eye movement.

  • Created test plans and test suites to track manual testing using TFS, running manual and automated tests.

  • Liaised with project teams, developing user guides and communicating findings to team mates.

Krono Software Solutions
Software Test Egineer
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Ankara, Turkey
  • Managed testing for the Payroll Portal of New York Department of Education (NYDOE) in an Agile team.

  • Developed and executed test cases, prepared user guides, as well as performing logging and maintenance of configuration items using TFS testing tools.

  • Closely worked with the client, carrying out resource planning, reviewing documentation, and providing objective feedback to project teams.

Showcase

QA Engineer - Kayako Help Desk Software Rewrite
QA Engineer - Kayako Help Desk Software Rewrite
  • Kayako’s help desk software offers a full suite of tools including live chat, an organized shared inbox, and multiple language support across various channels.

  • The software provides powerful out-of-the-box functionality for customer service teams to manage requests and conversations efficiently.

  • The QA Engineer contributed to the development of API test suites through BDD-style E2E API tests.

QA Engineer - Service Order Management
QA Engineer - Service Order Management
  • Telecom order management is complex and involves numerous processes across multiple systems and partners.

  • The role focused on updating API requests and test case steps with business analysis deliverables.

  • Developed a custom automation solution for manual testing, enabling comprehensive XML file updates.

QA Engineer - Ui Test Automation
QA Engineer - Ui Test Automation
  • The project involves automating the Ui Test for an e-commerce website.

  • The Rest Test API is being tested for a location service website.

  • Load testing is not included in the current Gradle task, but can be performed with Jmeter or IDE-Jmeter.

QA Trainer- Test Automation Trainings for Non-tech Staff
  • Training sessions focused on analysis and test automation using BDD practices for non-technical personnel.

  • The training included foundational coding skills like HTML and CSS, followed by BDD methodologies.

  • Many employees transitioned to technical roles as a result of this training.

Education

Education
BSc. in Statistics
Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi
2006 - 2009 (3 years)
Education
IBT / 95
TOEFL
Education
Technical Test Analyst
ISTQB
Education
Foundation Level
ISTQB