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I am Ayda Akdogan, a graduate from Computer Science and previously studied Music Education, which helped me develop creativity, discipline, and strong analytical thinking. Today, I combine these strengths in my work as an IT professional with a solid foundation in software testing, mobile & cloud computing, and cybersecurity. I have experience in both manual and automated testing, enjoy working with Linux-based systems, and regularly practice real-world security scenarios in virtualized lab environments. I learn quickly, adapt easily, and genuinely enjoy solving problems and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality results.…I am Ayda Akdogan, a graduate from Computer Science and previously studied Music Education, which helped me develop creativity, discipline, and strong analytical thinking. Today, I combine these strengths in my work as an IT professional with a solid foundation in software testing, mobile & cloud computing, and cybersecurity. I have experience in both manual and automated testing, enjoy working with Linux-based systems, and regularly practice real-world security scenarios in virtualized lab environments. I learn quickly, adapt easily, and genuinely enjoy solving problems and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

Ayda Akdogan

QA Engineer, Game Developer, Web Developer, +5

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I am Ayda Akdogan, a graduate from Computer Science and previously studied Music Education, which helped me develop creativity, discipline, and strong analytical thinking. Today, I combine these strengths in my work as an IT professional with a solid foundation in software testing, mobile & cloud computing, and cybersecurity. I have experience in both manual and automated testing, enjoy working with Linux-based systems, and regularly practice real-world security scenarios in virtualized lab environments. I learn quickly, adapt easily, and genuinely enjoy solving problems and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality results.…I am Ayda Akdogan, a graduate from Computer Science and previously studied Music Education, which helped me develop creativity, discipline, and strong analytical thinking. Today, I combine these strengths in my work as an IT professional with a solid foundation in software testing, mobile & cloud computing, and cybersecurity. I have experience in both manual and automated testing, enjoy working with Linux-based systems, and regularly practice real-world security scenarios in virtualized lab environments. I learn quickly, adapt easily, and genuinely enjoy solving problems and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

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I am Ayda Akdogan, a graduate from Computer Science and previously studied Music Education, which helped me develop creativity, discipline, and strong analytical thinking.

Today, I combine these strengths in my work as an IT professional with a solid foundation in software testing, mobile & cloud computing, and cybersecurity. I have experience in both manual and automated testing, enjoy working with Linux-based systems, and regularly practice real-world security scenarios in virtualized lab environments. I learn quickly, adapt easily, and genuinely enjoy solving problems and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

Work Experience

Process Executive at Cognizant

December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Used SQL and internal tools to analyze large volumes of data for improving workflows. Created and refined documentation for internal processes to enhance team efficiency. Worked in Agile Scrum teams alongside developers and analysts, participating in sprint planning and retrospectives. Used Jira for tracking tasks and Confluence for documentation. Collaborated on automation proposals to reduce manual steps in reporting processes.

Manual Tester (Game & App Localization QA) at Keywords Studios

January 1, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Conducted manual testing and Localization QA for mobile and desktop games on multiple languages and platforms. Identified UI/UX bugs, font truncation, cultural mismatches, and translation issues using TestRail and Jira. Performed regression testing before releases to ensure no critical bugs were reintroduced. Used Postman to test API responses. Verified builds on Android (APK), iOS TestFlight, and PC platforms.

Data Entry Specialist at Geotechmaps

December 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025

Entered and validated sensitive geographic and governmental data with high precision. Utilized internal data tools and Excel-based macros for formatting and consistency. Collaborated with team leads to report data inconsistencies or suspicious data. Maintained data quality according to regulatory and internal compliance requirements.

Data Entry Specialist at Geotech Maps

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Entered, validated, and standardized sensitive geospatial data using internal tools, Excel macros, and quality-control workflow, ensuring accurate formatting, metadata consistency, and seamless integration with Google Maps-based location systems. Collaborated with team leads to identify irregularities, resolve data discrepancies, and maintain high data-quality standards in line with internal compliance and regulatory requirements.