Gulsum Iris Kucuk
Buchs
Summary
I'm an ISTQB certified Software Tester who loves planning and executing detailed test plans and writing automated test scripts. I've worked on a variety of projects, including TIBOS, which tracks domestic and international trade flows, making sure everything we release is top-notch. I also have a passion for leading teams. I successfully managed a team of 6, delivering major software products that significantly boosted customer satisfaction. My goal is always to ensure quality and seamless functionality in everything we do.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager & Software Test Engineer, Tibos
Altay Software Company
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Crafted and implemented thorough testing strategies and cases, resulting in a noteworthy 90% decrease in software defects
- Directed a team of 6 to successfully deliver a major software product, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction ratings
- Enhanced customer communication to achieve a 20% decrease in the time required to resolve issues
- Implemented a thorough risk management strategy, resulting in a 30% reduction in project delays and strengthening operational resilience
- Directed and motivated teams to consistently achieve on-time and budget-compliant project delivery
- Orchestrated daily Agile stand-up meetings, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring team alignment; led sprint planning sessions resulting in a 20% increase in on-time project delivery.
Software Test Engineer - Tibos
Altay Software Company
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Actively participating in Agile methodologies, including daily meetings and making meaningful contributions to sprint planning sessions
- Analyzed 1000s of user stories and requirements, creating comprehensive test plans and designing specific test cases
- Executed comprehensive manual testing on both frontend and backend systems, ensuring seamless functionality and identifying critical issues pre-release to significantly enhance user experience and prevent revenue loss
- Used Azure DevOps for reporting and tracking bugs, working closely with developers to pinpoint defects
- Introduced process control systems that led to a 25% reduction in defects and a 20% increase in efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Middle East Technical University
06.2018
Skills
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- QA Testing
- Software Debugging
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- Azure DevOps, Jira
- Postman
- Analyzing Data
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Prioritizing Tasks
- Selenium
- MS Office
- MySQL
- Project Management
- Risk Analysis
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (Turkish Testing Board - TTB) 2024
Languages
- English C1
- German B1
- Turkish Native
Timeline
Project Manager & Software Test Engineer, Tibos
Altay Software Company
06.2020 - 01.2022
Software Test Engineer - Tibos
Altay Software Company
12.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Middle East Technical University
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