I am a dynamic, versatile and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in software testing, automation frameworks, and quality assurance. I thrive on designing robust test strategies and frameworks to enhance product reliability and efficiency, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals while delivering high-quality software solutions. I bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to Agile and Scrum environments to ensure seamless integration and deployment. I am committed to continuous learning and leadership, mentoring teammates, and contributing to successful project deployments with minimal defects.

Galip Yilmaz

I am a dynamic, versatile and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in software testing, automation frameworks, and quality assurance. I thrive on designing robust test strategies and frameworks to enhance product reliability and efficiency, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals while delivering high-quality software solutions. I bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to Agile and Scrum environments to ensure seamless integration and deployment. I am committed to continuous learning and leadership, mentoring teammates, and contributing to successful project deployments with minimal defects.

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I am a dynamic, versatile and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in software testing, automation frameworks, and quality assurance. I thrive on designing robust test strategies and frameworks to enhance product reliability and efficiency, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals while delivering high-quality software solutions. I bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to Agile and Scrum environments to ensure seamless integration and deployment.

I am committed to continuous learning and leadership, mentoring teammates, and contributing to successful project deployments with minimal defects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

QA Automation Engineer at SMS Plc
May 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and implemented reusable API and UI test frameworks, reducing testing time by 40%. Conducted performance testing to identify system bottlenecks. Trained and mentored QA team members, increasing automated test coverage by 30%. Integrated automation tools such as Selenium and Jenkins to streamline workflows and accelerate release cycles. Worked with AWS services (S3, CloudWatch, DynamoDB) and Azure DevOps pipelines to enhance test data storage and automation processes. Reviewed requirements to identify potential issues.
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at CK IT Services Limited
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Automated functional and regression tests for web and mobile applications, improving testing accuracy and consistency. Built a robust BDD framework using Selenium and Cucumber. Performed mobile app testing for iOS and Android with Appium and BrowserStack. Documented test plans and scenarios, improving defect tracking. Collaborated with development teams to resolve critical bugs and ensure smooth product launches. Created and optimized automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.
QA Automation Engineer at Overtech Information Technologies
July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020
Developed automated test scripts for API, database, and UI testing, enhancing coverage and reliability. Utilized JMeter and Postman for performance and API testing. Prepared detailed testing reports to ensure compliance with project requirements. Introduced best practices in test automation, reducing manual testing efforts. Collaborated with development teams to improve software stability and performance.
NATO Staff Officer & Test Pilot at Turkish Air Force
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2017
Supervised aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring safety and operational standards. Conducted performance testing on avionics systems to validate military requirements. Trained and mentored pilots, enhancing technical proficiency and operational readiness. Led diverse teams and managed safety inspections and documentation for aircraft systems.
Trainee Pilot (Internship) at Turkish Airlines Engineering Division
June 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010
Assisted senior engineers in maintaining aircraft systems, supported testing and evaluation processes, and contributed to compliance documentation for engineering projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Turkish Air Force Academy - Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Jet Flight Training at Turkish Air Force Flight Training School - Izmir, Turkey
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Trainee Pilot (Internship) at Turkish Airlines Engineering Division - Istanbul, Turkey
June 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010

Qualifications

CTFL - Certified Tester Foundation Level / Certified Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other