Adem Susam - ISTQB® Certified Tester, Advanced Level

Q: Where is Adem based?

Adem is based in Essen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Adem speak?

Adem speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Adem have?

Adem has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Adem has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Adem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Adem's latest experience?

Adem's most recent position is IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO at Trikolon Consulting GmbH .

Q: What companies has Adem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adem has worked for Trikolon Consulting GmbH , Stepwise AG , FourEnergy GmbH , and Deutsche Unfallhilfe DUH GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Adem most experienced in?

Adem is most experienced in industries like Education , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) . Adem also has some experience in Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Adem most experienced in?

Adem is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Adem also has some experience in Project Management and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Adem worked in recently?

Adem has recently worked in industries like Education , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Adem worked in recently?

Adem has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Information Technology (IT) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Essen, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Essen, Germany

IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO

Trikolon Consulting GmbH

Development and implementation of test concepts for complex, multi-layered systems
Creation of regular management reports and presentations for stakeholders and clients
Technical and disciplinary leadership of international test teams (coordination, coaching, resource planning)
Responsibility for quality assurance across multiple test levels (unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests)
Design of test cases and test plans in Azure DevOps; ensuring traceability and coverage
Use of BDD approaches (Gherkin/Cucumber) to prepare test automation
Building a test automation architecture with Playwright and integrating new tests into CI/CD pipelines
Performing API tests (REST) and tests for mobile/PWA applications
Setup and maintenance of test environments across multiple stages (integration, QA, UAT, pre-production)
Test data management (synthetic and production-like data), ensuring consistency and reproducibility
Collaboration with DevOps teams for containerization (Docker/OpenShift) and CI/CD integration
Working under SAFe & Scrum, closely coordinating with product owners and DevOps teams
Active participation in PI plannings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Promoting an agile QA culture through coaching and knowledge sharing
Introducing scalable test automation with Playwright → significant reduction of manual testing efforts
Increasing test transparency through clean defect and reporting management in Azure DevOps
Improved release quality through an end-to-end QA strategy and automated regression tests
Strategic leadership of Trikolon Consulting GmbH and responsibility for finance, personnel, and business development

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 2 months

Lucerne, Switzerland

Hybrid

IT Consultant (Test Manager)

Stepwise AG

Development and implementation of a test concept for a hybrid project (agile methods using Scrum combined with traditional project structures)
Planning, control and coordination of test activities across multiple teams, as well as technical and disciplinary leadership of international test teams
Design and creation of test cases and test plans, derived from regulatory requirements and interface specifications
Planning and execution of load and performance tests to ensure scalability and stability
Creation and maintenance of a test environment plan, including definition of test stages, test data management, and infrastructure requirements
Coordination of test campaigns with euLISA and alignment of test objectives, data, and strategies
End-to-end test campaigns with partners and project teams, including bug analysis and reporting
Creation of regular management reports and status updates for project management and clients
Development of a structured test strategy for a complex hybrid EU project
Ensuring compliance and interoperability through close collaboration with euLISA and national partners

Mar 2019 - Feb 2021

2 years

Berlin, Germany

IT Consultant (Test Manager)

FourEnergy GmbH

Implementation of a system for automated certificate renewal and development of an order portal (PKS) for internal and external banking IT customers
Assisting in the setup of a corporate customer portal as part of an Agile Release Train with focus on quality assurance and end-to-end testing
Creation of test concepts and strategies for functional and integration tests in large agile projects
Leadership and coordination of test teams, both technical and disciplinary, including international teams
Design of test cases and creation of test plans using Aqua (Andagon)
Automation of test cases with Selenium IDE, Postman, and API test frameworks
Execution of API tests (REST/SOAP) and interface validation
Planning, execution, and analysis of performance and load tests with LoadRunner, Dynatrace, and OpenShift
Definition of KPIs, analysis of bottlenecks, and derivation of optimization measures
Creation of reports for management and clients using IBM Cognos
Enhanced system security, improved test transparency, and stable performance through continuous testing

Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

2 years

Lünen, Germany

QA Engineer

Osudio Deutschland GmbH

Working in an Agile Scrum team to develop an e-commerce PIM solution (SAP Hybris) for international clients
Creating test cases based on specifications and experience-based approaches (exploratory testing)
Development of automated regression tests for recurring core processes and integration into the build pipeline
Conducting sprint demos with clients and aligning requirements and test status with product owners and stakeholders
Performing security tests (OWASP-related checks) and load and performance tests for stability assurance
Increasing test efficiency through automation and integration into the CI/CD process
Improved product quality and early defect identification

Jul 2013 - Feb 2017

3 years 8 months

Bochum, Germany

QA Engineer, QA Department

G DATA Software AG

Performing manual functional tests of security and antivirus software in various test environments (Windows/Linux, client-server)
Creating, maintaining, and expanding a test case library for internal acceptance tests, based on specifications and experience
Documenting and tracking bug reports until resolution
Extending and optimizing test environments to ensure regression and compatibility testing
Writing and updating technical documentation (test plans, process descriptions, manuals)
Procurement and setup of test infrastructure including installation, configuration, and commissioning
Significant increase in test coverage and establishment of scalable test infrastructure

May 2009 - Jul 2013

4 years 3 months

Dortmund, Germany

System & Network Administrator

Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie (DAA)

Operation and maintenance of training rooms and PC pools (Windows clients) including standardized rollouts of software images
Administration of a Windows Server 2003 domain and basic network configuration (switches, Wi-Fi)
Operation of G DATA Antivirus and Acronis for system and data backups including recovery tests
Maintenance and updating of MS Office environments and Sage KHK in a training context
First-level support for instructors and participants as well as maintenance of guides and checklists

May 2009 - Jul 2013

4 years 3 months

Dortmund, Germany

System, Web & Network Administrator

KH-Tank & Korrosionsschutz

Planning, installation, and maintenance of a Windows-based domain environment and stable LAN/WLAN networks (routers, switches, access points, powerline adapters)
Introduction and operation of AntiVir Professional, permission/role concepts, and NAS-based data backups with regular backups and recovery tests
Setup, relaunch, and maintenance of the company website using Joomla/WordPress including HTML/PHP customizations
First-level support for Office, printers, and network
Selection, installation, and configuration of video surveillance systems (Abus CCTV)

Jan 2007 - Feb 2021

14 years 2 months

First Aid Course Instructor

Deutsche Unfallhilfe DUH GmbH

Planning and conducting first aid courses according to §19 of the Driver's License Regulation (LSM, BG courses)

Jan 2003 - Jun 2011

8 years 6 months

Hagen, Germany

Research Assistant (Student Assistant)

FernUniversität Hagen & Technische Universität Dortmund

Setup and administration of PC pools (Windows/Linux clients) and the institute's IT infrastructure (servers, network, printers)
Setup of Linux clients (SUSE, Ubuntu), user management, and IT support for students and staff
Creation of scientific documents with LaTeX
Development and maintenance of institute homepages (Typo3, HTML, PHP)
Implementation of security concepts (antivirus, firewalls, backups with Tivoli Storage Manager)
Expansion and maintenance of IT infrastructure and ensuring network and application security
Maintenance of information systems and project websites

Summary

I am an ISTQB Certified Tester with extensive experience in designing and implementing test strategies for complex, multi-layered systems. I excel in developing test cases, managing test environments, and automating tests across various frameworks, ensuring stable, high-quality releases while collaborating closely with international teams.

I have built scalable test automation architectures and led agile initiatives using Scrum and SAFe. My focus on efficient reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement has consistently raised the level of quality assurance in diverse IT environments.

Skills

Bug Tracking: Jira
Bug Tracking: Confluence
Bug Tracking: Hp Qc / Alm
Bug Tracking: Bugzilla
Build & Ci/cd: Maven
Build & Ci/cd: Gradle
Build & Ci/cd: Ant
Build & Ci/cd: Jenkins
Build & Ci/cd: Azure Devops Pipelines
Test Automation: Playwright
Test Automation: Selenium (Ide, Webdriver)
Test Automation: Cucumber / Gherkin (Bdd)
Test Automation: Robot Framework
Test Automation: Postman (Api Tests)
Test Automation: Soapui
Test Automation: Jmeter (Load/performance Tests)
Test Automation: Loadrunner
Test Automation: Hp Qtp / Uft
Virtualization & Cloud: Vmware Esxi
Virtualization & Cloud: Hyper-v
Virtualization & Cloud: Docker
Virtualization & Cloud: Kubernetes
Virtualization & Cloud: Openshift
Cloud: Microsoft Azure
Cloud: Aws
Operating Systems: Windows (3.1–11)
Operating Systems: Windows Server (2000–2016)
Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu/redhat/suse/centos)
Operating Systems: Unix / Solaris
Network: Active Directory / Ldap
Network: Dhcp / Dns / Samba
Network: Routers / Switches / Access Points
Network: Tivoli Storage Manager
Network: Acronis / Sophos / G Data
Network: Nas / Backup / Inventory
Databases: Ms Sql Server
Databases: Oracle / Pl-sql
Databases: Mysql
Databases: Postgresql
Databases: Sqlite
Databases: Db2
Programming Languages: Java
Programming Languages: Python
Programming Languages: Vb.net
Programming Languages: Php (Websites, Cms)
Programming Languages: Html / Css / Javascript
Programming Languages: Shell Scripting
Programming Languages: Cobol / Pascal / Prolog / Lisp
Frameworks: Spring / Spring Boot
Frameworks: Hibernate / Jpa
Frameworks: Junit / Testng
Frameworks: Log4j
Frameworks: Apache Poi / Itext / Jaxb
Cms / Web: Wordpress
Cms / Web: Joomla
Cms / Web: Typo3
Cms / Web: Fiona
Project Methodology: Scrum
Project Methodology: Safe
Project Methodology: Kanban / Scrumban
Project Methodology: Rup / V-model / Waterfall / Xp
Analysis & Design: Uml / Design Patterns
Analysis & Design: Software Architectures / Soa
Testing: Risk-based Testing
Testing: End-to-end Test Campaigns
Testing: Test Environment Planning
Domains: Agriculture
Domains: Logistics & Transportation
Domains: Finance
Domains: Consumer Electronics
Domains: Public Administration

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

IHK Dortmund

Apprenticeship as an IT Specialist in System Integration · IT Specialist in System Integration · Dortmund, Germany

Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

ITC Dortmund

Studies, no degree · IT-Professional · Dortmund, Germany

Oct 2002 - Sep 2008

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Studies, no degree · Theoretical Medicine (Minor) · Bochum, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Scrum.org

ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Manager

Knowledge Department Nürnberg

ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Analyst

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level Extension: Agile Tester

imbus Münster

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Adem based?

Adem is based in Essen, Germany.

What languages does Adem speak?

Adem speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Adem have?

Adem has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Adem has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Adem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Adem be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Adem would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO, IT Consultant (Test Manager), QA Engineer.

What is Adem's latest experience?

Adem's most recent position is IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO at Trikolon Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Adem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Adem has worked for Trikolon Consulting GmbH, Stepwise AG, FourEnergy GmbH, and Deutsche Unfallhilfe DUH GmbH.

Which industries is Adem most experienced in?

Adem is most experienced in industries like Education, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT). Adem also has some experience in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Adem most experienced in?

Adem is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA). Adem also has some experience in Project Management and Product Development.

Which industries has Adem worked in recently?

Adem has recently worked in industries like Education, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Adem worked in recently?

Adem has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Adem's education?

Adem holds a Bachelor in IT-Professional from ITC Dortmund.

Does Adem have any certificates?

Adem has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Manager, and ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Analyst.

What is the availability of Adem?

Adem will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Adem?

Adem's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.