I am a System Test Engineer and QA professional with a strong track record in manual and automated testing, agile frameworks, and quality assurance across medical devices and software applications. I thrive on turning ambiguous requirements into solid test plans, building traceable test coverage with Jira, and identifying risks early to deliver reliable products. I enjoy collaborating with developers, product managers, and clinical teams to improve user experiences and compliance. I’m seeking new challenges to expand my QA and testing expertise, contribute to cross-functional teams, and drive excellence in software and device validation.

Fikret Günay

I am a System Test Engineer and QA professional with a strong track record in manual and automated testing, agile frameworks, and quality assurance across medical devices and software applications. I thrive on turning ambiguous requirements into solid test plans, building traceable test coverage with Jira, and identifying risks early to deliver reliable products. I enjoy collaborating with developers, product managers, and clinical teams to improve user experiences and compliance. I’m seeking new challenges to expand my QA and testing expertise, contribute to cross-functional teams, and drive excellence in software and device validation.

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I am a System Test Engineer and QA professional with a strong track record in manual and automated testing, agile frameworks, and quality assurance across medical devices and software applications. I thrive on turning ambiguous requirements into solid test plans, building traceable test coverage with Jira, and identifying risks early to deliver reliable products.

I enjoy collaborating with developers, product managers, and clinical teams to improve user experiences and compliance. I’m seeking new challenges to expand my QA and testing expertise, contribute to cross-functional teams, and drive excellence in software and device validation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced

Work Experience

System Test Engineer at Cochlear
October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Documented and managed bug reports and test cases using Jira, enhancing traceability and test coverage. Planned and executed comprehensive manual system integration testing for Cochlear devices, mobile applications, and software, ensuring seamless functionality and reliability. Conducted a thesis study on the implementation of Agile frameworks in system testing. Experienced in test planning, requirement management, and end-to-end test methodologies to ensure robust software reliability. Proficient in Agile/Scrum environments and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product quality. Fluent in English and Swedish; seeking new challenges to further elevate QA and testing expertise.
QA Tester / QA Linguist at Upwork (Freelance)
January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021
Collaborated on international projects as QA tester, QA linguist, and translator. Performed manual testing for mobile applications and websites, prepared bug reports, and provided recommendations to improve user experience. Verified and validated software documentation, contributed to natural language processing tasks, and supported Turkish health-sector translations.
QA Tester / QA Linguist at Upwork
January 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
Collaborated on international projects as a QA tester, QA linguist, and translator. Performed manual testing for mobile applications and websites, prepared bug reports, and provided recommendations to enhance user experience. Exhibited strong communication skills when presenting test results and findings. Assisted developers in trouble-shooting code problems by providing detailed analysis of errors found during testing cycles. As a QA linguist, checked audio for translators' works and contributed to natural language processing tasks in health sector.
English Language Teacher at Family Company
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
Taught English to groups and individuals, adapting lesson plans to different learning styles and proficiency levels. Prepared lesson plans and documents to enhance language skills.
Research Assistant at TÜBİTAK
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2015
Conducted interdisciplinary research focusing on corpus and computational linguistics and discourse annotation in a corpus using Python and Java for annotation and analysis of linguistic data. Collaborated with team members to ensure successful completion of each stage of the project at a university. Documented research findings, methodologies, and results in detailed academic reports and presentations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English Language Teaching at Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Science in Cognitive Science at Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Swedish as a Second Language at Campus Mölndal
January 1, 2023 - January 11, 2026
Master of Science at Middle East Technical University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
JAMA/Jira Quality Management Systems
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Bachelor's degree
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Driving License - B Class (Sweden)
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Jira Quality Management Systems
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
QMS Basic Audits
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
QMS CAPA Process
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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