I’m Mert Çalışkan, a QA Engineer and Software Developer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I build reliable software by combining hands-on testing with practical development, with a focus on stable DeFi and NFT platforms, cross‑platform apps, and scalable workflows. I enjoy turning ideas into polished user experiences, with a strong emphasis on UI/UX, automation, and collaboration in Agile teams. My work spans frontend and backend development, mobile apps with React Native, and robust test automation to ensure quality from code to production.

Mert Çalışkan

I’m Mert Çalışkan, a QA Engineer and Software Developer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I build reliable software by combining hands-on testing with practical development, with a focus on stable DeFi and NFT platforms, cross‑platform apps, and scalable workflows. I enjoy turning ideas into polished user experiences, with a strong emphasis on UI/UX, automation, and collaboration in Agile teams. My work spans frontend and backend development, mobile apps with React Native, and robust test automation to ensure quality from code to production.

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I’m Mert Çalışkan, a QA Engineer and Software Developer based in Istanbul, Turkey. I build reliable software by combining hands-on testing with practical development, with a focus on stable DeFi and NFT platforms, cross‑platform apps, and scalable workflows.
I enjoy turning ideas into polished user experiences, with a strong emphasis on UI/UX, automation, and collaboration in Agile teams. My work spans frontend and backend development, mobile apps with React Native, and robust test automation to ensure quality from code to production.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

QA Engineer at Skyrock Technology
May 1, 2025 - Present
Contributions to DeFi trading platform and NFT marketplace; ensured stability and reliability through manual and automated testing; identified functional UI/UX and console issues; documented and tracked bugs using Jira; contributed to test automation with Cypress and Playwright to improve coverage and regression speed; validated UI accuracy against Figma designs and monitored production issues via Sentry; participated in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) processes and cross-functional collaboration.
Software Development Intern at Haroon Technology
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Designed and developed a fully responsive CRM system using Django; implemented backend logic with Django ORM and full CRUD for customers, products, orders, and reviews; built front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap; implemented user authentication and role-based access control using Django's built-in system; documented setup, installation and deployment in a comprehensive README.
Software Development Intern at Haroon Technology
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Developed a fully responsive HR Management System using PHP (Laravel) and MySQL in a three-person team. Designed 40+ dynamic interfaces using Laravel MVC and reusable blade templates. Implemented CRUD operations and data integrations for employees, departments, and leaves; built role-based filters, paginations, and interactive UI components with JavaScript and Select2. Implemented leave and attendance tracking with automated workflows using Carbon. Resolved critical issues and ensured data integrity and security.
Full-Stack Developer (ChessNews Project) at ChessNews
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Full-stack web platform for chess enthusiasts focusing on real-time news, ELO tracking, and interactive tools such as puzzles and live broadcasts. Built with React, Material-UI, Firebase; real-time news aggregator, tracked official ELO/UKD ratings, and included cron jobs for automated ELO updates.
Project Developer (AI-Powered Exam Generator) at Exam Generator
October 1, 2025 - Present
Full-stack application that automates exam creation from PDF documents using Google Gemini AI. Generates multiple question types (MCQ, True/False, open-ended) with a responsive UI and detailed result explanations. Features include secure authentication and a responsive interface.

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering at Namık Kemal University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
B.S. in Computer Engineering at Namık Kemal University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Agile 101
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Interview Techniques
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Kodluyoruz - Generative AI and Its Applications
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Java Intermediate
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
JavaScript Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
HTML Course
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Mobile Development: React Native, Expo
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Frontend: React, Material UI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Backend: PHP, Laravel, Python, Django, Node.js
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Supabase
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Testing & QA: Manual Testing, Playwright, Cypress
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
AI & LLMs: Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Git, Jira, Figma
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Agile 101
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Interview Techniques
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Generative AI 101
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026
Java Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services