HELLO, I'M
Ekrem
I'm a Computer Engineer
based software testing,
and software quality.
Ekrem Erol
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
ISTQB® Certified
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BS in Computer Engineering
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MSc in Computer Engineering
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PhD Candidate in Computer Engineering
About Me
A bright, talented, ambitious and self-motivated computer engineer who possesses self-discipline and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision. Having a proven ability to carry out the creation of test cases, appropriate implementation of individual tests, log outcomes and communicate the results to work colleagues and clients. Possessing excellent documentation communication skills alongside an ability to formulate, advise and implement the testing strategy. Using initiative to develop effective solutions to problems with an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently. Keen to find a suitable position with a successful and ambitious company.
Personal Details
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DOB: Feb 10, 1993
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Nationality: Turkish
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Marital Status: Single/Unmarried
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Non-smoker
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Not using alcohol
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Driving License: Class B & Class A
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Military Service: Done
Academic Qualifications
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2019 - Present
Doctoral Degree in Computer Engineering
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
2017 - 2019
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering
Istanbul University
Thesis: A Comparative Study for Evaluating Automated Software Testing Tools
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering
Istanbul University
Thesis: Smart Home Automation Systems
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ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) - Turkish Testing Board, issued Feb 2023, ID: 0223-CTFL-4061
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Appium(Latest 1.8.2)-Mobile Automation Testing from Scratch - Udemy, issued Jul 2019, Credential ID UC-435EFFUA
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Automated Software Testing with Python - Udemy, issued Jul 2019, Credential ID UC-X7OUMLN6
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Selenium WebDriver With Python 3.x - Novice To Ninja - Udemy, issued Jul 2019, Credential ID UC-N3FI0AJM
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Selenium WebDriver with Java -Basics to Advanced+Frameworks - Udemy, issued Jul 2019, Credential ID UC-W56BC7UU
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Unit Test Yazma Sanatı - Udemy, issued Jul 2019, Credential ID UC-8CZ6Q0GE
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Arçelik - Unit Test Event, issued 2018, 3rd Place.
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Violin Training Program, Republic of Turkey, Ministry of National Education, 2009
CERTIFICATION
Work Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
2023 - Present
Digital Turbine Inc. - ISTANBUL
Team Lead, Quality Assurance Engineering
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Quality Assurance Team
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Working and managing as Lead QA Engineer to execute test cases, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the development, creative, production, account management, data analysis, and ad-operation teams to deliver high-quality, defect-free mobile advertisements. Proficient in testing tools and mobile platforms, I am dedicated to providing value to our customers through exceptional products.
2021 - 2023
Digital Turbine Inc. - ISTANBUL
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
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Quality Assurance Team
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Working as Software QA Engineer to execute test cases, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the development team to deliver high-quality, defect-free mobile advertisements. Proficient in testing tools and mobile platforms, I am dedicated to providing value to our customers through exceptional products.
2018 - 2021
Istanbul Arel University - ISTANBUL
Research Assitant
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Computer Engineering (English) Department
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Distance Learning Coordinator in Computer Engineering (English) Department
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Arel University Rover Team (ART) Advisor
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IEEE EBBT Committee Member
2015 - 2017
Gigafun Games (Formerly Infosfer Game Technologies) - ISTANBUL
Lead QA Engineer
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Quality Assurance Team
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Worked and managed as Lead QA Engineer for over 25 mobile (Android and iOS) games' testing cycles.
2014 - 2014
Anadolu Bilisim Hizmetleri (abh) – ISTANBUL
Software Test Engineer (Internship)
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Worked as software tester for a budget tracking software.
2013 - 2013
CASPER Computer Systems – ISTANBUL
Hardware Test Engineer (Internship)
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Worked as a hardware test engineer for tablet, notebook, and desktop computers.
2012 - 2012
LEVEL Online Video-Game Magazine – REMOTE
Game Tester and Writer
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Worked as a game tester for newly released games and as a writer for reviewing these games.
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
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Experience of testing Web, PC and mobile-based software.
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Solid understanding of manual and automated testing methods and processes.
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Planning and task management skills.
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A high level of workmanship with an eye for detail.
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Full knowledge of testing processes with technical understanding.
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Test Case planning and management.
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Understanding the iterative software development lifecycle.
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Knowledge of Python, Java, Selenium, JIRA, Appium, SQL.
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Game testing.
PERSONAL SKILLS
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Turkish (Native proficiency)
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English (Professional working proficiency)
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Spanish (Limited working proficiency)
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Problem-solving
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Attention to detail
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Communicating
EXPERTISE
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Test management,
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Test cases planning and writing, test reports,
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Manual & automated testing,
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Regression testing, Usability testing, Functional/Non-functional testing, Smoke & sanity testing, UAT,
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Alpha/Beta testing
CAREER GOALS
With a solid background in software QA engineering, I am seeking to take my career to the next level. My aspirations include becoming a top-performing QA engineer and eventually advancing to a test architect role. My ultimate goal is to lead successful QA teams and play a significant role in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for clients. I am committed to continuous learning and growth, and I am confident that my skills, experience, and drive will allow me to achieve these goals.
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Campaign of the Month - KOÇTAÅž & Ingage
Associated with Digital Turbine, December 2023
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212% Playable Engagement CTR
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1.9M+ Playable Engagements
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1.1M + Impressions
Campaign of the Month - Ford Trucks International
Associated with Digital Turbine, October 2023
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89% Engagement Rate
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396K+ Impressions
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364K Completed Views
Campaign of the Month - Absa Group
Associated with Digital Turbine, July 2023
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13.25% DEC Engagement Rate.
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Moat video score of 63.
Campaign of the Month - Coca-Cola
Associated with Digital Turbine, July 2023
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12% DEC Engagement Rate exceeding the 10% benchmark.
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86.9% Video Engagement Rate (Benchmark 80%).
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100% Completed Views on 1M+ videos.
Campaign of the Month - Carte D'or Gold - Unilever
Associated with Digital Turbine, June 2023
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More than 1M impressions.
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76% DEC Engagement Rate exceeding the 30% benchmark.
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+11pts Brand Consideration Uplift Rate.
Campaign of the Month - Penti - Spotify
Associated with Digital Turbine, May 2023
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1.07% Homepage Takeover CTR
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143% Audio Uplift Rate
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+5.5M Actual Impressions
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+1.4M Actual View
Campaign of the Month - Colgate-Palmolive
Associated with Digital Turbine, May 2023
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6.4% DEC Engagement Rate exceeding 1% benchmark.
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More than 254K completed views.
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More than 320K impressions.​​​​​​​​​​​​
MMA Smarties MENA - Golden Award - Almarai
Associated with Digital Turbine, May 2023
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Almarai Iced Leaf
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Customer Experience
IAB TR Mixx Turkiye Golden Award - Games & In-Game Ads - Olips
Associated with Digital Turbine, Dec 2022
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More than 983,000 views.
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Achieved 96.5% engagement.
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91% video completion rate.
IAB TR Mixx Turkiye Silver Award - Games & In-Game Ads - Durex
Associated with Digital Turbine, Dec 2022
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Over 1.3 million On-Video interactions.
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Achieved 115.9% engagement.
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1.2 million total video completion rate.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Silver Award - KazandıRio
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Data Insight
‣ Over 19k downloads.
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Increasing 21% active users.
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Increasing 25% winners.
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Increasing 23% the number of gifts.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Bronze Award - Uni Baby
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Data Insight
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Achieved over 8m views.
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Over 17k clicks.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Bronze Award - Nescafé Ne'App
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Service Launch
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Over 1m app downloads.
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Over 12m gift-code entries.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Bronze Award - Opet-Yandex Navi
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Partnership Marketing
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Over 71% interactions.
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Achieved over 60% benchmark.
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Over 1.2m views.
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Achieved 89% completed views.
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Over 149k+ hotspot interactions.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Bronze Award - KazandıRio
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Personalization
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Over 19k downloads.
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Increasing 21% active users.
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Increasing 25% winners.
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Increasing 23% the number of gifts.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Silver Award - Durex
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Gamification
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Over 1.3 million On-Video interactions.
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Achieved 115.9% engagement.
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1.2 million total video completion rate.
MMA Smarties Turkey - Bronze Award - Opet-Yandex Navi
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties Turkey - Gamification
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Over 71% interactions.
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Achieved over 60% benchmark.
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Over 1.2m views.
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Achieved 89% completed views.
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Over 149k+ hotspot interactions.
MMA Smarties EMEA - Bronze Award - Opet-Yandex Navi
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties EMEA - Partnership Marketing
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Over 71% interactions.
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Achieved over 60% benchmark.
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Over 1.2m views.
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Achieved 89% completed views.
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Over 149k+ hotspot interactions.
MMA Smarties EMEA - Bronze Award - Durex
Associated with Digital Turbine, 2022
2022 - MMA Smarties EMEA - Gamification
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Over 1.3 million On-Video interactions.
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Achieved 115.9% engagement.
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1.2 million total video completion rate.
Campaign of the Month - Sanofi
Associated with Digital Turbine, Oct 2022
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92% of video completion rate vs 80% benchmark
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10.7% dynamic end card rate vs 5% benchmark
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7.3 seconds average time spent on DEC
Campaign of the Month - Colgate - Palmolive KSA
Associated with Digital Turbine, Sep 2022
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15.4% DEC Engagement Rate exceeding 10% benchmark
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More than 535K completed views
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More than 598K impressions
Campaign of the Month - Continente Portugal
Associated with Digital Turbine, Sep 2022
Campaign of the Week (2nd time) - Nestlé South Africa
Associated with Digital Turbine, Sep 2022
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90% completed views on video pre-roll
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17.93% engagement rate on Dynamic End Card
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Consideration increased
Campaign of the Week - Nestlé South Africa
Associated with Digital Turbine, Sep 2022
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90% completed views on video pre-roll
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17.93% engagement rate on Dynamic End Card
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Consideration increased
Campaign of the Month - ESTEVE Spain
Associated with Digital Turbine, Aug 2022
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94% completion rate on 20-second pre-roll
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18% engagement rate on Dynamic End Card
Campaign of the Month - Hyundai France
Associated with Digital Turbine, Jun 2022
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100% completed views of video pre-roll
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Engagement on Dynamic End Card (DEC) is 15%
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Engagement with DEC for 9.2 seconds
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Reading
Creative Writing
Video-games
Gaming Photography
Tennis
Violin
Poetry