Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience in test automation, CI/CD, and software quality, now transitioning to full-stack development. Recently built production-ready applications using Go, React, PostgreSQL, and Docker. Strong foundation in system architecture, debugging, and automated testing. Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and deliver reliable, well-tested software.
Projects
2025 - Present
Production full-stack task management platform with team-based workflows, authentication, and role-based access control.
- •Designed and built secure REST API in Go with JWT authentication and role-based authorization
- •Implemented team management, task assignment, and refresh token security patterns
- •Developed React SPA with TanStack ecosystem for optimistic UI and smart caching
- •Created comprehensive E2E test suite with Playwright for API validation
- •Deployed with Docker, Nginx, and automated CI/CD pipeline on DigitalOcean
Currently building new full-stack applications weekly. Next up: Real-time chat application with WebSockets.
Technical Skills
Languages
Frontend
Backend
Testing & QA
DevOps & Tools
Work Experience
Software Development Engineer in Test
Jan 2019 - May 2025
Renton, WA
- •Developed and maintained test automation framework using Java and Kotlin, improving code quality and reducing manual testing efforts
- •Integrated automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab
- •Created automation tests for Android and iOS apps with Appium, increasing test coverage by 40% in 6 months
- •Formulated BDD framework with Cucumber, Selenium, and Appium, reducing defects by 25%
- •Implemented web automation using Playwright for web applications
Software Development Engineer in Test
Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
Seattle, WA
- •Developed automation framework for Android, iOS, and Web apps, increasing test coverage by 50% in 4 months
- •Optimized mobile app testing with automated deep linking and parallel tests
- •Directed Agile testing strategies with CI/CD integration via Bitrise
Software Development Engineer in Test
Nov 2017 - May 2018
Redmond, WA
- •Participated in Agile scrum environment with grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- •Automated tests with WebDriver and Cucumber, increasing test coverage by 40% within 3 months
Software Development Engineer in Test / Test Lead Engineer
Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
Memphis, TN
- •Led test strategy with CI/CD via Jenkins for iOS/Android apps
- •Built automated test scripts using Selenium and Appium, enhancing coverage by 60%
Software Development Engineer in Test
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
NYC, NY
- •Created and maintained automated tests with Selenium WebDriver in CI environment
- •Drove user story analysis and designed automation tools to improve development efficiency
Education
Northwestern University
MS, Biomedical Engineering
GPA: 3.5
Yeditepe University
BS, Biomedical Engineering
GPA: 3.6