Billy Karatas

About Billy Karatas

In my role as an Sr.SDET / QA Engineer, my enthusiasm lies in optimizing our testing…

Experience

1. Sr Software Development Engineer in Test

   Citi

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Executed both functional and automated regression tests to ensure robust software quality. Assisted in developing test documents and approaches with clear objectives for testing compliance. Assisted in onboarding new QA hires and created internal training materials on API testing tools and techniques. Developed and executed test cases, as well as automated scripts for new framework. Strong programming skills in Java, with an in-depth understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and various design patterns. Implemented BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) using Cucumber for automated acceptance testing and collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and refine feature requirements. Developed modular, reusable Selenium test scripts using Java and TestNG, integrated into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing. Implement automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, integrating AI-assisted test generation tools to enhance test coverage and efficiency. Wrote and executed automated tests in Java and TypeScript/Playwright for browser-based application. Designed and executed REST API tests using Postman and RestAssured, validating response status, headers, payloads, and schema compliance. Wrote and executed complex SQL queries to validate backend data integrity during functional and regression testing. Analyzed and categorized test failures, evaluated/fixed or updated feature files, test flows, and test data for a comprehensive cleanup of the regression tests. Participated in code reviews, contributed to framework enhancements, and mentored junior QA team members. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, contributing to continuous improvement in testing methodologies and practices.

Education

• Yüzüncü Yıl University

  Master of Science - MS, Chemistry

  2012