Berkuk Karacay

About Berkuk Karacay

QA Engineer with hands-on experience in building and maintaining UI and API automation frameworks using Selenium and Playwright. Strong foundation in Java and Python, with practical experience in API testing (Postman), database validation (PostgreSQL), and CI/CD integration.Over the past year, I’ve contributed as a QA Test Engineer at Digital Aid Seattle, supporting real-world projects through test planning, automation development, regression validation, and defect lifecycle management. I focus on creating maintainable test suites, improving test reliability, and ensuring smooth collaboration between QA and development teams.My background in marketing management strengthens my communication skills, stakeholder collaboration, and user focused thinking enabling me to approach software quality from both technical and business perspectives.Beyond engineering, I’m a photographer and painter, bringing creativity, precision, and attention to detail into every project I work on.I’m continuously expanding my automation and Python expertise, with a long-term goal of evolving into a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer.Feel free to reach out and connect with me!Email: d••••••••@gmail.comGitHub: https://github.com/siberden

Experience

1. Qa Test Engineer

   Digital Aid Seattle

   Nov 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Plymouth Housing – Inventory Management SystemMar 2025 – PresentTools & Technologies: Python · Selenium · Pytest · Page Object Model · GitHub Actions · CI/CD · Headless ChromeDesigned and implemented a scalable end-to-end UI automation framework using Python, Selenium, and Pytest.Built reusable Pytest fixtures, test markers (smoke / regression / serial), and Page Object Model to improve test maintainability.Enabled headless execution and parallel testing with pytest-xdist for CI environments.Integrated automated smoke tests into GitHub Actions, providing fast feedback on pull requests.Validated critical workflows including inventory management, checkout, and role-based access.Collaborated closely with product managers and engineers to ensure release stability and quality readiness.Complemented automation with manual exploratory testing to catch edge cases and usability issues.Built modular test suites using Python and Selenium, applying the Page Object Model for scalable automation.Strengthened inventory tracking and minimized discrepancies through structured validation and regression testing.Collaborated with developers to maintain seamless functionality and improve release confidence.DAS Project Management Application Nov 2024 – Mar 2025 Tools & Technologies:Java · Selenium · Manual Testing · Test PlanningPartnered with development teams to uphold quality standards throughout the SDLC.Designed and executed comprehensive test plans, covering functional, performance, and data integrity criteria.Authored and ran both manual and automated test cases, documenting defects with precision.Maintained detailed logs and collaborated cross-functionally to define and fulfill system requirements.Contributed to QA process improvements through team alignment and continuous feedback.

Education

• TripleTen

  QA Engineer

• Ankara University

  Bachelor's degree, Journalism