I'm a technically savvy Senior SDET and AI-augmented quality engineer with extensive experience shaping automation strategies for global platforms. I blend architectural expertise across Java, Python, and C# with Generative AI tools to turn traditional QA into high-efficiency, AI-driven workflows. I'm an articulate problem-solver and collaborator, translating business requirements into robust testing strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring clear, cross-functional communication with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.

Zeliha Emiliyanova

I'm a technically savvy Senior SDET and AI-augmented quality engineer with extensive experience shaping automation strategies for global platforms. I blend architectural expertise across Java, Python, and C# with Generative AI tools to turn traditional QA into high-efficiency, AI-driven workflows. I'm an articulate problem-solver and collaborator, translating business requirements into robust testing strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring clear, cross-functional communication with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.

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I’m a technically savvy Senior SDET and AI-augmented quality engineer with extensive experience shaping automation strategies for global platforms. I blend architectural expertise across Java, Python, and C# with Generative AI tools to turn traditional QA into high-efficiency, AI-driven workflows.

I’m an articulate problem-solver and collaborator, translating business requirements into robust testing strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring clear, cross-functional communication with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior SDET & QA Automation Lead at Cleverbit Software
January 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Lead SDET for Unily Futures front-end modernization; architect scalable full-stack QA strategy bridging modern UI automation with AI-driven backend validation; shift testing left with Playwright for E2E and Jest/Storybook for isolated components; introduced Mock Service Worker (MSW) for backend-independent integration testing; pioneered AI-driven data validation using Azure AI and Power BI Modeling MCP to ensure data integrity; containerized CI/CD with Docker; established strict Quality Gates in Azure DevOps; managed Jira Xray; mentored automation and manual testers; delivered measurable reductions in flaky tests and faster feedback loops.
Senior SDET at WiseHouseTech Ltd
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Contractor role delivering hybrid automation across web and mobile for ERP/logistics platforms; mentored QA staff on modern automation patterns; built a Selenium-Cucumber BDD framework; API testing with RestAssured; backend validation with JDBC; improved test coverage and reduced defects; managed Jira Xray and CI/CD coordination; supported production issue RCA with cross-functional teams.
QA Automation Engineer at Oreon Software Development
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Developed Java/C# automation frameworks with Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, RestAssured, and JDBC; increased automation coverage; implemented Page Object Model; integrated automated deployment checks; led test planning and defect lifecycle across Agile teams.

Education

BSc in Computer Science & Environmental Engineering at Uludag University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE)
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025
Github Copilot Certified
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other