Meryem Gündoğdu
Test Manager-SPOT
Experience
Test Manager-SPOT
EON
- Overall process definition, planning, training, tools, effective execution, and progress and quality measurement of test activities at the release level
- Defining and improving the test process
- Scheduling of releases
- Coordinating alignment with release management for test setup and data provisioning
- Coordinating migration test planning for Westnetz, Mitnetz, and EON Grid
- Monitoring test progress, audit-proof documentation, progress tracking via defects, OSS reports, and incidents
- Designing and coordinating potential test automation
IT environment: Jira Zephyr, Confluence, SIGMA, PowerBI
SAP Test Manager
ARD and ZDF
- Creating test plans and handling defects with SAP Solution Manager and Focused Build
- Handling open defects in IT/AT using Solution Manager and Change Request Management
- Setting up test plans, test sequences, test packages, assigning testers, and test plan approvals
- Quality assurance of test execution (naming conventions, result documentation)
- Creating test reports for test completion and test plan lockdown, and supporting migration testing (travel and ILM module)
IT environment: Jira, SAP Solution Manager with Focused Build and Change Request Management
Requirement Engineer / Test Coordinator
Rohde & Schwarz
- Creating and performing user acceptance tests (functional tests, authorization tests)
- Coordinating the provision of suitable test cases from business units
- Designing and executing E2E tests between SAP and target systems
IT environment: Jira (Cloud), Confluence, MidPoint, Waveset (CURMS), SAP HR
Senior SAP HR Travel Tester & Test Coordinator
Federal Employment Agency Nuremberg
- Creating test cases based on predefined SAP processes for new user interfaces
- Planning and executing E2E tests for TV, LEDI, QA in the system separation project
- Performing BP integration tests for seamless integration between GPs
- Coordinating testing within the team and with stakeholders (integration and migration tests)
- Data migration from ECC to FSCM to ensure a smooth transition
IT environment: SAP HR, SAP FI, SAP FSCM, SAP Solution Manager, employee portal and ERP
Test Manager / Agile Tester
KVR Munich
- Creating and executing testable user stories for FuB/TV, preparing sprint reviews
- Functional planning of test phases and defect monitoring (TV/FuB)
- Communication for go-live, deployment preparation, E2E tests, and smoke tests
- Conducting smoke tests and approval for deployments at the end of the sprint
IT environment: Jira Xray, Mantis, Wilma, TV SB and citizen view, feedback management tool
E2E Tester
BestSecret
- Derivation and execution of E2E test cases for SAP SD logistics, retail, MM, SRM, FI processes
- Preparation of test data, management of EDI and warehouse interfaces, as well as IDoc and invoice monitoring
- Close collaboration to develop customized SAP solutions
- Coordination of the QA team across all testing stages, defect reporting
- Planning and ensuring the availability of various test environments based on cost-benefit considerations
IT environment: Jira Xray, Microsoft Azure, ELMS, akhq.io, Hybris, LEX, Fiori App, Barcode
Senior Test Analyst
State of Baden-Württemberg
- Analysis of functional and technical concepts to derive test cases
- Testing according to guidelines of the Federal Network Agency for participant and admin GUIs
- Preparation and upload of XML files for the network master data model
- Testing of retrieval processes, DSO aggregation, balancing, NKK/connect+, TSO, and flexible resources
- Evaluation and documentation of test results, defect management
IT environment: Jira (on-premise), DA/RE Redispatch 2.0, Bitbucket, DataStax, XML
GUI and API Tester
Athlon
- Testing interfaces of various internal systems, coordinating external developers
- Organizing suitable test data and performing migration tests
- Planning, creating, and executing manual tests in an agile environment
- Requirements analysis, creation of use cases, monitoring all requirements and bugs
IT environment: Jira Zephyr, Confluence, MetroRetro, SQL Developer, eInvoice, Swagger, Postman
Quality Assistant
Knorr-Bremse AG
- Support for UAT during the global rollout of standardized IFRS
- Alignment during the migration from SAP CoA to SCoA, BPML
- Support in test case selection and execution by international entities (key users/business department)
- Ongoing quality review of test cases (comparing expected results and account determination)
IT environment: SAP FI/CO, SD, MM, Retail, Integrity, SharePoint, Excel, BPML
Test Analyst
City of Munich
- Creation of test specifications according to scope with key users of payment transactions
- Reviewing requirements in SAP PowerDesigner
- Development and analysis of existing test scenarios with key users (BDD)
- Identification of direct and indirect test cases from the Solution Manager
- Execution of BP integration for GP integration tests
- Testing data migration from ECC to FSCM to ensure smooth transition
IT environment: SAP FI, SAP FSCM, SAP RE-Fx, SolMan, TestLink, Mantis
Test Manager
SWM
- Creating test plans, test specifications, and defining the test approach in Jira
- Uploading, coordinating, managing, and monitoring all test phases before go-live
- Supporting testers as part of the SAP S/4HANA project
- Handling data migration from ECC for a smooth transition
- Analyzing the test basis through interviews and workshops with key users
- Managing defects and running Cognos tests with the business team / key users
Test Automation Engineer
GEMA
- Automating and running CI/CD JUnit tests and API service tests
- Creating test scenarios, test data, and test bases based on functional specs
- Unit tests, black-box tests, and test design (planning, control)
IT Environment: GitLab, Jira, Scrum, IceAccess, JUnit, Eclipse, Enterprise Architect, Fiddler, JMSToolbox, WinSCP, XML/XMD, TIBCO, TDD, pgAdmin, Azure DevOps
Test and Defect Manager
BMW AG
- Defect and error qualification (IVS-R testing, database queries), queue handling
- Defect review meetings with feature teams in the USA and Germany
- Release management, requirements engineering, preparation for SIT/UAT, tester support
IT Environment: HP ALM, IVS-R, Oracle, Mister Queue, Confluence, SQuirreL, DBeaver
Quality Assurance
BMW AG
- E2E system tests (AEM6, EPA/Carmen, TopDrive, GCDM)
- Aligning processes with feature teams in an agile approach
- Analyzing results in middleware and CRM systems
- Manual testing and analysis in Jira and HP ALM, Jenkins
Functional Tester
Giesecke & Devrient
- Performing functional tests using the GAMP method, validated risk-based testing
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
IT Environment: IBM Rational ClearQuest, Bugzilla
Subproject Lead – WLTP (CO2 subproject)
BMW
- Creating test concepts, test planning, and test coordination according to ITPM
- Defect management, test control, and test support
- Coordination with business units and analysis of business requirements
Test Coordinator
BMW Bank
- Defect management, test reporting, and test support
- Capturing requirements with UML in Confluence
- Monitoring and executing IT and system tests
- Creating management reports and moderating project steering committees
IT environment: Jira, TestRail, MS SharePoint
Test Manager
BMW AG
- Setting up and customizing HP ALM for SAP BI/QlikView tests
- Communicating with key users during test case creation and test support
- Coordinating and leading the test team, test reporting
- Managing and reporting interface and UAT tests according to ITPM
Test Analyst
BMW AG
- Creating test cases for iPad application (web and mobile) from requirements
- Preparing test sets, estimating user stories
- Supporting the test manager with test data and meetings
- Executing regression and end-to-end tests, defect management (Jira, HP ALM), BDD
IT environment: HP ALM, ISPA Mobile & Next, MS Dynamics, Autoline, Jira, Scrum, Jenkins
Test Manager
BMW AG
- Expanding the test concept for SAP platforms (TBB, IFT) according to ITPM
- Supporting and documenting business unit tests in HP ALM
- Defect management, test reporting, and monitoring IT and system tests
- Quality management according to ITPM, error classification with the project manager
Test Coordinator & Defect Manager
BMW AG
- Preparation, effort estimation and coordination of tests for BMW motorcycle websites (AEM)
- Test execution with various browsers and devices
- Defect management and test analysis in Jira and HP ALM
Test Analyst
MEAG-ERGO Versicherungen
- Creating test concepts and test plans for SAP BW HANA & AO (BoA for Office)
- Supporting and documenting key user tests
- SAP BW/BI reporting, comparing BEx vs AO
- Defect management and error classification
- Monitoring IT, system, and acceptance tests
Test Support
BMW AG
- Creating the test concept for MINI.digital
- HP QC administration, test analysis (TestMap, Jira, QC), requirements engineering
- Setting up HP QC with requirements management and GCDM
Test Manager
BMW AG
- ITPM-compliant test management, documentation and reporting during ALM migration 11.53
- Business analysis and monitoring of functional test execution
- Creating the test concept, planning test activities
Test Data Manager
BMW AG
- Creating and uploading/exporting test data in Salesforce, migration tests, functional tests
- Retests, test reporting and environment maintenance
- Customizing the Sales Assistant tool (roles, permissions), permission tests
- Conducting E2E and system tests
E2E Test Lead
BMW AG
- E2E system testing for feature teams (Request, CRM, Web Analytics, Financing, CD)
- QC administration and customizing (HP QC), defect classification
- Analysis of market requirements, alignment of E2E processes with ROM
- Log file and payload analysis, test automation with Selenium Eclipse
- Manual and automated test execution, reporting in Jenkins and QC
- QA measures with SCRUM
Test Lead & Tester
SwissLife
- Test case creation with use cases, test planning and coordination
- Test automation and defect handling with Bugzilla
- Test analysis for SAP current account module, manual and automated tests (Selenium Eclipse)
- Test team coordination and test data selection/calculation with Oracle
Test Designer, Tester, Test Manager and Consultant
Munich Re
- Analysis of change requests in SAP BI/BW reporting
- Definition of test strategies, test case creation and BW report generation
- Test execution, defect handling, effort estimation and test center administration
- System and mail administration, access management
Test Coordinator and Tester
Allianz AG
- Functional tests, WinRunner tests, online tests, regression tests, hotfix tests for broker software
- Creation, execution and monitoring of test sets
- Error documentation in the bug tracking system, communication between development and test team
Court-appointed freelance legal guardian
Munich District Court
- Legal care for mentally and/or physically disabled people
- Organization and improvement of the quality of life of those in care
- Representation to authorities, banks, insurance companies and landlords
Team Assistant
Bristol Myers Squibb
- Support for field staff and project assistance
- Support for the department head in office management
- Appointment, meeting and travel coordination for the team
- General secretarial tasks
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Government and Administration (13.5 years), Automotive (8.5 years), Insurance (3.5 years), Pharmaceutical (3.5 years), Fashion (2.5 years), and Retail (2.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (16.5 years), Information Technology (11 years), Legal (10 years), Project Management (5.5 years), Operations (3.5 years), and Business Intelligence (1.5 years).
Summary
Senior-level expertise in test management and quality assurance - agile (SCRUM/Kanban), V-model, or according to ITPM in roles of tester, test analyst, test data manager, environment manager, test manager and quality assistant; defect management; coordination of the testing team
Extensive experience in automotive, finance/ERP, insurance, e-commerce, and public sector companies
Responsible for implementing test strategies and enhancing project-specific test concepts to execute the test strategy
Technical and functional understanding for a holistic overview of interfaces, migration, permissions, cut-over planning, and release management
Ensuring compliance with time, resource, and quality objectives according to applicable IT project management guidelines
Holistic and structured understanding of complex situations
Proven success in implementing, migrating, and integrating SAP solutions
Communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders and management
Strong skills in client communication and project management
Operating systems: Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac OS
Languages: Java, JUnit, JavaScript, C++, HTML, MS Visual Basic .NET, XML
Databases: Oracle, MySQL, SQL Developer, DBeaver, pgAdmin
QA tools: HP QC/ALM, Jira/Confluence (on premise, Zephyr Scale, Xray, TestRail), q-Test Tricentris, TOSCA, SAP Solution Manager, Business Partner Integration, Focus Build, Selenium, Rational, JUnit, Jenkins, Postman, GitLab, SonarQube, Swagger, Maven, Apache, Enterprise Architect, Fiddler Web Debugger, Integrity, TestLink, Mantis, Bugzilla, MetroRetro, DooRS, TFC, MS Project, Enterprise Architect, BrowserStack, SIGMA
Applications: Adobe AEM6, WinSCP/Putty, Alfresco, COBIS, GCDM, web portals, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, SAP BW/BI, SD, MM, IS-U, ECC, S/4HANA, FI/CO (AA, AR, AP, GL), IS-U, FSCM Suite, Fiori, FitNesse, Bug Tracker, DataLoader, CRM systems: CarMen/CODIS/TopDrive/Autoline/Salesforce, Sales Assistant
Languages
Education
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Munich, Germany · 1.7
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Pre-Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Munich, Germany
Commercial Assistant in Accounting (IHK) · Commercial Assistance in Accounting
Certifications & licenses
Agile Project Management - SCRUM Foundation
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
SAP FI/CO Consultant Certification
SAP AG
SAP User Certification
SAP AG
Qualification for Legal Guardianship
District Court Munich
Taxi Business License
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