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Aysim Kudu

Chicago,IL

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Results-driven QA Engineer with 7+ years of experience in manual and automated testing of web and API-based applications across finance, healthcare, and transportation domains. Strong expertise in building scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber (BDD), Maven, and Playwright with JavaScript and TypeScript. Proficient in API testing using Postman, Swagger, and REST Assured, as well as database validation using Oracle SQL Developer, PostgreSQL (PG Admin), and MS SQL Server. Hands-on experience with tools like Katalon Studio, Eggplant Functional, ReadyAPI, SOAP UI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, and Octopus Deploy. Skilled in Agile-Scrum methodologies, with a strong focus on regression, smoke, and system integration testing, feature flag testing (ConfigCat), and test data setup. Experienced in documenting and migrating technical content using Excel and Confluence, and collaborating on UI/UX design alignment through Figma and Sketch. Proactively leverages AI tools such as ChatGPT, Tabnine, and Gemini to accelerate test development, enhance productivity, and improve test coverage. Known for delivering high-quality results through cross-functional collaboration and continuous QA process improvement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Quality Assurance Analyst III/Automation Engineer

Sonata Software/ End Client -Global Holding
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed robust UI automation frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript and JavaScript, migrating 150+ test cases to support cross-browser testing, thereby reducing manual effort and increasing test coverage.
  • Designed and executed over 100 API test cases using Postman (manual) and Rest Assured in Eclipse (automated) to validate business logic and backend services, focusing on request/response validation, status code handling, and payload accuracy.
  • Primarily focused on backend and database testing, executing complex SQL queries using Oracle SQL Developer and PG Admin to ensure data integrity, rule enforcement, and frontend-backend alignment.
  • Proactively set up test data before test execution to ensure a stable and controlled testing environment for validation and verification activities.
  • Worked across multiple applications, including both web-based and desktop systems, managing testing efforts across diverse platforms.
  • Integrated test automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enabling nightly regression runs, fast feedback loops, and early bug detection.
  • Validated SOAP-based web services using tools like ReadyAPI and SOAP UI, ensuring WSDL compliance and accurate XML response structures.
  • Applied Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles in Java to build scalable and maintainable automation frameworks.
  • Used TestNG to execute tests in parallel and generate comprehensive test reports.
  • Created, executed, and maintained test cases in Zephyr for regression, smoke, and functional testing, with full traceability in JIRA.
  • Participated in Agile-Scrum ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to align QA efforts with development progress.
  • Authored technical documentation and contributed to Confluence wikis to promote team knowledge sharing and process improvement.
  • Utilized Excel to extract and organize data from README files and successfully migrated documentation to Confluence, improving visibility and accessibility for the team.
  • Monitored builds and release versions using Octopus to track deployment status across environments.
  • Collaborated with the UI/UX team using Sketch, reviewing early-stage designs to ensure testability and UI alignment.
  • Maintained a strong focus on API and database-level testing, ensuring high-quality backend functionality and reliable data processing.

Software Quality Analyst III

Wellpath
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Quality Assurance professional with hands-on experience in functional, automation, and performance testing across web and desktop applications.
  • Built and fostered a test-driven engineering culture , improving delivery quality and team efficiency.
  • Skilled in API testing (Postman, Swagger, REST Assured), database testing (SQL Server), and defect tracking (Azure DevOps).
  • Developed and executed automation scripts using Katalon Studio (Groovy/Java), Selenium , and Eggplant Functional (SenseTalk).
  • Configured and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps , supporting seamless integration of automated test suites.
  • Applied Agile Scrum methodology, actively participating in sprint planning, reviews, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive test documentation , performing regression, smoke, and integration testing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, align with design specs (via Figma ), and manage feature flags using ConfigCat .
  • Utilized Stackify tools (Retrace, Prefix) for monitoring application performance and improving reliability.
  • Led the design of automated testing frameworks , increasing test efficiency and defect detection rates.

SDET

DYNOHAUL
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Designed and implemented a robust Page Object Model (POM) framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, Maven , and Cucumber (BDD with Gherkin) to support scalable automation testing.
  • Developed and maintained hybrid automation frameworks by integrating reusable libraries, driver scripts, and HTML reporting for efficient regression and smoke testing .
  • Built BDD automation frameworks with Cucumber, creating readable test cases using Gherkin , step definitions, and JUnit test runners to drive scenario execution.
  • Verified RESTful APIs using Postman for manual testing and created automated API test scripts using REST Assured , covering CRUD operations (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE) with JSON/XML validations.
  • Executed comprehensive database testing by writing complex SQL queries in SQL Developer , validating back-end integrity and data accuracy.
  • Created Jenkins jobs to schedule and run automated test suites across virtual machines, integrating them into CI/CD workflows for faster feedback.
  • Conducted system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) for multiple clients, ensuring feature completeness and business requirement alignment.
  • Utilized Git/GitHub for version control, collaborating effectively in cross-functional Agile teams.

QA Automation Engineer

BleuCRM
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Led all quality management functions , collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive continuous improvement in test delivery.
  • Defined the technical roadmap for the QA team, aligning quality goals with organizational objectives.
  • Built and implemented a scalable automation framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven , following the Page Object Model (POM) design pattern.
  • Integrated test automation with Jenkins CI , enabling nightly regression runs and improving early defect detection.
  • Reduced testing time by 35% through process optimization and reusability of existing automation assets across multiple product lines.
  • Improved test efficiency and consistency by 15% by introducing modern test execution and management tools.
  • Created end-to-end automated test suites covering unit, integration, and regression tests for multiple products, ensuring comprehensive coverage and minimal test time.
  • Worked closely with developers and product managers throughout the SDLC to ensure high-quality, timely releases.
  • Architected and maintained automation tools and frameworks, promoting scalable and maintainable testing strategies.

Education

Bachelor - International Relations

Black Sea Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey
06-2014

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Smoke Testing
  • UAT Testing
  • System Integration Testing
  • Feature Flag Testing (ConfigCat)
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Bug Reporting
  • Agile-Scrum Methodology
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Playwright (JavaScript & TypeScript)
  • Katalon Studio
  • Eggplant Functional
  • Postman
  • REST Assured
  • Swagger
  • Java
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • TestNG
  • Cucumber (BDD with Gherkin)
  • Zephyr
  • ReadyAPI
  • SOAP UI
  • Oracle SQL Developer
  • PostgreSQL (PG Admin)
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL Querying
  • Test Data Setup & Validation
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Octopus Deploy
  • Confluence
  • Excel (for data migration from README to Confluence)
  • Figma
  • Sketch

Timeline

Software Quality Assurance Analyst III/Automation Engineer

Sonata Software/ End Client -Global Holding
06.2024 - Current

Software Quality Analyst III

Wellpath
05.2022 - 06.2024

SDET

DYNOHAUL
01.2019 - 04.2022

QA Automation Engineer

BleuCRM
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor - International Relations

Black Sea Technical University

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