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Guney Ekiz

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

● Over 6 years of extensive IT experience with a strong focus on healthcare, logistics, and CRM industries, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of domain-specific requirements and solutions.

● Proficient in Selenium WebDriver, Data-Driven Development, and Behavior-Driven Development; expertly utilize Page Object Model (POM) and Cucumber with Java to significantly enhance test reusability and effectively bridge the communication gap between business and technical teams.

● In-depth knowledge of Postman for proficient manual and automated API testing; developed robust automation scripts using RESTful APIs and Rest-Assured libraries. Extensive experience in Webservice testing with SOAPUI and microservices testing with SDKs.

● Highly skilled in Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) and SQL, specializing in accurate data verification/validation from Oracle Database, ensuring data integrity and reliability.

● Utilized advanced Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts to develop and maintain a highly efficient and reusable testing framework, significantly improving testing processes.

● Leveraged Jenkins for the efficient execution of automated test cases, streamlining the testing process and contributing to faster and more reliable software releases.

● Proficient in GitHub and GitLab for superior code management, ensuring efficient, organized, and error-free code versioning and collaboration.

● Conducted comprehensive Cross Browser Automation using Selenium GRID with AWS, ensuring extensive test coverage and consistent software performance across multiple platforms.

● Proficient with the Defect Life Cycle, consistently ensuring effective defect logging, retesting, and resolution using Jira tools with Jira Xray and Zephyr, thus enhancing overall software quality.

● Experienced in using Rundeck for creating and managing jobs in AWS, enabling efficient and automated execution of testing tasks, reducing operational delays, and increasing productivity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

SDET

OPTUM / CHANGE HEALTHCARE
01.2023 - Current
  • Spearheading a critical healthcare project, focusing on exhaustive API validation using Postman. Expertly crafted assertions in test tabs to ensure unmatched system functionality, accuracy of data, and flawless integration.
  • Conducting in-depth database testing and rigorous audit log validation, leveraging the advanced features of DB Visualizer and MySQL. This ongoing work consistently ensures exceptional data accuracy, integrity, and adherence to technical standards.
  • Actively involved in integrating the Autobot Platform with Selenium and Java, enhancing UI automation to improve user experience. Responsible for thorough validation of application functionality and aesthetics, leading to increased interface intuitiveness and reliability.
  • Establishing robust validation processes using Ranger to systemically confirm the accuracy of data stored in AWS services post-deployment. This approach was critical in maintaining high data quality standards and ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
  • Utilizing Rundeck to expertly craft AWS jobs, while rigorously validating the Trino plugin for comprehensive big data testing, with a strong focus on software quality and security, particularly in the context of Policy Decision Point and Policy Enforcement Point.
  • Proficiently utilize Mural for wireframe creation and user interface visualization, significantly enhancing design communication and streamlining collaborative development, expertise in this tool enables efficient concept visualization and facilitates effective team discussions, leading to more refined user-centric design solutions. This approach has notably improved the efficiency of the design process and the quality of final deliverables
  • Leveraging Gitlab's capabilities for efficient version control and seamless deployment, thus ensuring continuous integration and delivery, as well as maintaining code quality.
  • Proficiently developing and consistently maintaining automated test scripts for critical microservices, employing SDK and UI automation frameworks within Eclipse IDE. This work ensures robust performance and reliability across software solutions.
  • Proficiently Utilizing Jira and Zephyr for superior project management, effectively aligning the team's effort with Agile methodologies. This strategic approach significantly streamlines software development processes and fosters continuous improvement.
  • Creating, executing, and maintaining an extensive suite of test cases, including functional, integration, system, regression, and smoke testing, as well as end-to-end scenarios. This strategy ensures comprehensive validation and consistently robust performance across all testing phases.
  • Actively collaborating with the Product Owner to comprehend product requirements and design effective test cases. This collaboration also involves prioritizing critical defects to ensure product quality and alignment with client expectations.
  • Collaborated closely with a Senior Developer and Architect to develop and maintain detailed API documentation on a wiki platform, contributing to the clear understanding and efficient implementation of new APIs across the team.

QA Automation Tester

NAVFORT
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Guaranteed software quality across diverse functionalities, focusing on reliability and efficiency in car fleet management systems.
  • Ensured seamless functionality of fleet management applications across various browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, vital for global fleet operations.
  • Performed API testing using the Rest Assured library, emphasizing integration with GPS tracking, vehicle maintenance, and scheduling systems in fleet management.
  • Applied Apache POI to read and analyze data from Excel sheets, crucial for optimizing routes, maintenance schedules, and inventory management in car fleet logistics.
  • Developed reusable Java methods specifically for automating and enhancing processes in car fleet management, like scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
  • Utilized OOP concepts to enhance the structure and maintainability of automation scripts for fleet management systems. This approach ensured robustness and scalability, enabling efficient handling of complex software functionalities specific to fleet logistics.
  • Leveraged Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Maven for automating sprint stories, focusing on applications tailored to streamline car fleet logistics operations
  • Seamlessly integrated with Jenkins to automate daily test executions, essential for real-time monitoring and management of car fleets
  • Skillfully implemented the Page Object Model, leveraging locators like ID, Name, and XPath for optimizing web element identification and interaction. This technique significantly improved the maintainability and efficiency of test automation scripts, contributing to more streamlined and effective testing processes in fleet management software environments.
  • Crafted and implemented comprehensive test cases, scenarios, and scripts, specifically designed for car fleet management systems in line with business requirements.
  • Mentored new testers on software testing practices with a special emphasis on car fleet management systems.
  • Worked closely with Developers and Business Analysts on resolving issues in fleet management software, using Jira for task tracking.

QA Specialist

Managementech
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Specialized in verifying REST Web Services API's requests and responses for CRM functionalities, particularly focusing on CRUD operations (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE). This ensured robust backend performance, vital for the CRM's sales and marketing automation features.
  • Utilized Postman for Manual API Testing to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of the CRM software, particularly in automating sales processes and improving customer data management.
  • Configured Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Maven, creating Java automation scripts for Agile releases. This focused on testing the CRM's user interface, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience, critical for the CRM's vision of high user accessibility
  • Conducted UI Automation Tests using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Cucumber, directly aligning with the CRM's goal of high user accessibility and ease of use.
  • Executed database testing with SQL queries and JDBC, enhancing the CRM's data management and reporting capabilities. This was essential for maintaining accurate and efficient customer and sales data within the CRM system.
  • Maintained Java and Selenium test source code in the Git repository, utilizing Maven as a build tool, which ensured consistent version control crucial for the CRM project.
  • Actively engaged in all SDLC and STLC stages, guaranteeing comprehensive testing coverage for the CRM's diverse functionalities, such as Deal Management and Workflow Automation.
  • Performed Serialization and Deserialization using Jackson Databind, a key process in converting JSON to Java objects and vice versa. This was crucial for efficiently managing the CRM's data processes, especially in handling customer and sales data.
  • Expertly utilized Hamcrest Matcher for assertions in test scripts, leveraging Java Object-Oriented Programming, Java Collections, and Map. This approach significantly improved the precision and readability of test validations, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of the CRM software
  • Utilized Jira as a defect-tracking tool, meticulously updating it with all test case changes. This played a critical role in maintaining the CRM software's quality and reliability.
  • Experienced in Agile testing methodologies, actively involved in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Retro, and Demo meetings, which contributed to the efficient progress of the CRM software development.
  • Involved in test result evaluation, documentation, and reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the CRM project's testing phase.

Education

Associate of Science - Public Relations

Akdeniz University
Antalya/Turkey

Skills

  • Automated Testing Frameworks
  • Manual Testing
  • Test Procedure Documentation
  • Software Release and Versioning
  • Defect Tracking and Reporting
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Test Plans and Test Methodologies
  • Collaborative Team Player

Languages

English
Danish
Turkish

Additional Information

Technical Skills


  • Testing Tools: - Selenium WebDriver - Selenium Grid - Cucumber - Jenkins - TestNG - Junit - Rest Assured Libraries - API Restful - Postman - SOAP UI - Autobot Platform - RunDeck
  • Build and Project Management Tools: - Maven - Gradle
  • Testing Types: - Functional Testing - Regression Testing - Smoke Testing - API Testing - Database Testing - UI Testing
  • Languages: - Java - SQL - Gherkin Repository System: - Git - GitHub - GitLab
  • Methodologies: - Agile/Scrum


Timeline

SDET

OPTUM / CHANGE HEALTHCARE
01.2023 - Current

QA Automation Tester

NAVFORT
01.2020 - 11.2022

QA Specialist

Managementech
10.2017 - 11.2019

Associate of Science - Public Relations

Akdeniz University

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