Mert Kayra Kutlu
QA Test Specialist

Mert Kayra Kutlu

Software Test Specialist

Ankara, Turkey
06.08.2001

A professional with strong analytical thinking skills, attention to detail, and openness to continuous learning. Successful in understanding processes and adapting quickly thanks to disciplined work habits. Values teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing.

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Skills & Expertise

Software Testing

Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Exploratory Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Test Scenarios & Documentation

Test Case Writing, Test Plan Creation, Bug Reporting, Test Report Preparation, Requirements Analysis

Testing Tools & Platforms

JIRA, Trello, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr, Bugzilla, Mantis

Web & Mobile Testing

Cross-Browser Testing, Responsive Testing, iOS/Android Testing, Usability Testing

Analytics & Research

Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Research Methods, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

API & Database Fundamentals

REST API Basics, Postman Basic Usage, SQL Fundamentals, JSON/XML Structures

Education & Teaching

Digital Teaching Tools, Material Design, Presentation Preparation, Assessment & Evaluation, Pedagogy

Communication & Collaboration

Teamwork, Effective Communication, Knowledge Sharing, Coordination, Reporting

Project Management Basics

Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Retrospective

Personal Competencies

Detail Orientation, Continuous Learning, Adaptation, Discipline, Time Management

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Work Experience

2021 – 2023Ankara, Turkey

Intern Teacher

Ankara Provincial Directorate of National Education

Taught Social Studies to 5th-8th grade students for two semesters. Gained experience in classroom management, teaching strategies, and educational technologies.

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Education

2019 – 2024

Bachelor's in Social Studies Education

Ankara University

Ankara, Turkey

Faculty of Educational Sciences | Pedagogy, Educational Technologies, Research Methods

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Certifications

2024

Software Testing Specialist Training

Software Testing House

Online

Instructor Ozan İlhan | Beginner to Advanced Test Expertise

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Language Proficiency

Turkish(Native)
English(C1 - Advanced)
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Interests & Hobbies

Personal Development
Social Sciences
Research
Education
Technology
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Volunteering & Community

Veni AI

Software Test Specialist (Volunteer)

Conducting comprehensive testing processes for AI-powered platform, ensuring quality assurance with a focus on user experience.

Turkish Red Crescent

Volunteer

Actively participated in blood donation events, informing and guiding donors. Handling registration processes and ensuring safe donation procedures.

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References

Ali Özkan Özdurmuş

Founder, Veni AI - Invenire

Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out for collaboration on QA and testing processes or to get in touch.