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Hi, I'm Hatice Ilay Karaoğlu, a motivated entry-level Test Engineer transitioning from a background in language teaching. I recently completed The Complete 2024 Software Testing Bootcamp and have hands-on experience with manual testing, Selenium-based test automation, and JIRA for bug tracking. I am fluent in English and Turkish, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and teams to deliver quality software. I bring strong communication, curriculum development, and project organization skills from my teaching career, and I'm eager to apply a testing mindset to a software development team. I learn quickly, adapt to new tools, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while growing as a QA engineer.…Hi, I'm Hatice Ilay Karaoğlu, a motivated entry-level Test Engineer transitioning from a background in language teaching. I recently completed The Complete 2024 Software Testing Bootcamp and have hands-on experience with manual testing, Selenium-based test automation, and JIRA for bug tracking. I am fluent in English and Turkish, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and teams to deliver quality software. I bring strong communication, curriculum development, and project organization skills from my teaching career, and I'm eager to apply a testing mindset to a software development team. I learn quickly, adapt to new tools, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while growing as a QA engineer.

Hatice Ilay Karaoğlu

QA Engineer, Web Developer, AI Engineer, +2

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Hi, I'm Hatice Ilay Karaoğlu, a motivated entry-level Test Engineer transitioning from a background in language teaching. I recently completed The Complete 2024 Software Testing Bootcamp and have hands-on experience with manual testing, Selenium-based test automation, and JIRA for bug tracking. I am fluent in English and Turkish, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and teams to deliver quality software. I bring strong communication, curriculum development, and project organization skills from my teaching career, and I'm eager to apply a testing mindset to a software development team. I learn quickly, adapt to new tools, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while growing as a QA engineer.…Hi, I'm Hatice Ilay Karaoğlu, a motivated entry-level Test Engineer transitioning from a background in language teaching. I recently completed The Complete 2024 Software Testing Bootcamp and have hands-on experience with manual testing, Selenium-based test automation, and JIRA for bug tracking. I am fluent in English and Turkish, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and teams to deliver quality software. I bring strong communication, curriculum development, and project organization skills from my teaching career, and I'm eager to apply a testing mindset to a software development team. I learn quickly, adapt to new tools, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while growing as a QA engineer.

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Hi, I’m Hatice Ilay Karaoğlu, a motivated entry-level Test Engineer transitioning from a background in language teaching. I recently completed The Complete 2024 Software Testing Bootcamp and have hands-on experience with manual testing, Selenium-based test automation, and JIRA for bug tracking. I am fluent in English and Turkish, and I enjoy collaborating across cultures and teams to deliver quality software.

I bring strong communication, curriculum development, and project organization skills from my teaching career, and I’m eager to apply a testing mindset to a software development team. I learn quickly, adapt to new tools, and contribute to high-quality outcomes while growing as a QA engineer.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Work Experience

Foreign Language Teacher at Freelancer

January 1, 2014 - Present

Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success. Used diverse teaching methods, including technology and interactive activities, to enhance learning. Coordinated excursions and study trips to expand experiences.

Foreign Language Teacher at British Culture

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Taught foreign languages to children, teenagers and adults; led speaking activities. Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition. Created worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and group activities from scratch.

Foreign Language Teacher at Festival Language School

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Taught foreign languages to children, teenagers and adults; led art, craft and drama activities.

English Teacher at Ministry of Education

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics; utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information. Prepared class activities to prepare students for exams in a stress-free way.

Education

Software Testing Bootcamp at Nezam Academy

January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026

Web Developer Bootcamp at Udemy

January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2026

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Certification Program at C Neuron Technology Transfer Application and Research Center / Sakarya Applied Sciences University

January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026