Gizem Ulusakarya Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

New York, United States

As an Instructor at Techpro Education, I specialize in teaching courses related to Software Testing and Quality Assurance. My role involves guiding students through the principles and practices of QA, as well as providing comprehensive training in testing and quality assurance methodologies. I am committed to fostering a learning environment that equips students with the technical skills and practical experience necessary to succeed in the tech industry.

United States

Involved in the ERP project called SCHOOLWISE. This web-based application helps schools managesuch as student, teacher, and lesson management details to daily operations.● Developed and managed Manual and Automation Tests across various functionalities, using JiraXray for project management. Created Test Scripts, Sets, Requirements and Scenarios to ensurethorough testing coverage and traceability.● Maintained and enhanced an Automation Framework using Selenium WebDriver, Java OOPConcepts, JUnit, and building a Cucumber BDD Framework from scratch.● Implemented a variety of Testing Techniques, including smoke, regression, front-end, back-endand end-to-end testing to validate soǗware functionality. Ensured Comprehensive Test Coverageand integrated testing with Agile development workflows.● Performed API Testing with Postman and REST Assured Library, validating CRUD operations.Conducted Data Validation and Data-Driven Testing, creating reusable test data sets for automationand manual testing.● Collaborated with Product Owner, Scrum Master, Business Analysts and SoǗware Developers toaddress defects and align on project requirements. Participated in Agile ceremonies to ensureeffective communication and teamwork.● Developed and delivered presentations for Sprint Reviews, highlighting test outcomes, defectstatus, and critical insights. Presented to cross-functional teams, providing comprehensive updateson test progress and quality metrics.● Used Git/GitHub as a remote repository for version control and Jenkins for Continuous Integration,ensuring consistent code quality and successful deployments.

United States

Involved in a consumer-focused e-commerce website project called HUBCOMFY. An online shoppingplatform that offers a wide range of products including clothing, accessories, electronics and more.● Developed a Page Object Model (POM) from scratch using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG . Definedproject dependencies with Maven for effective structure and implemented automated test scriptswith JAVA. The POM design facilitated modular test creation and easier script maintenance,enabling efficient UI Testing and test case reusability.● Focused on both Manual and Automated Tests. Conducted manual testing of UI components,including functional testing and regression testing.● Implemented automated UI tests with Selenium, running daily automated tests through Jenkins CIpipelines to maintain a continuous testing approach. Integrated test automation into Agileworkflows to support regular sprint cycles and facilitate frequent code updates.● Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and productowners, to report and resolve defects. Used Jira Xray for defect tracking, documenting detaileddefect descriptions, reproducible steps, and relevant screenshots to facilitate efficient bugresolution.● Participated in Agile ceremonies such as sprint grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprintreviews (demos), and retrospectives. Contributed to the Agile process by providing insights into UItesting outcomes, suggesting improvements, and ensuring that testing aligned with the sprintgoals.

United States

- Performed comprehensive Manual and UI testing using TestRail, ensuring high-quality software deliverables.- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a productive Agile and Scrum environment.- Actively participated in daily Scrum meetings to align on product requirements and testing updates.- Identified and documented defects, contributing to the continuous improvement of product quality.- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring thorough test coverage and successful project outcomes.

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering And Architecture, %100 Scholarship

English Language And Literature, General