Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Software
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Ali Emre Köle

QA Test Engineer
Istanbul,Istanbul

Summary

Detail-oriented QA Tester with hands-on experience working on high-impact applications at Venmo, Republic Airways, and EETech. At Venmo, contributed to ensuring secure and seamless digital payment workflows by testing complex product modules and performing API and database validation. At Republic Airways, ensured data integrity and access control for internal employee portals through thorough functional and negative testing. At EETech, tested multiple enterprise-level web platforms for B2B clients, focusing on UI consistency, cross-browser compatibility, and data integration accuracy. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow Agile practices, and deliver bug-free user experiences in diverse industries including fintech, aviation, and tech media.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

QA Test Engineer

EETech Media & EETech Marketing
03.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities & Contributions at EETech (Multiple Client Projects)

  • Performed end-to-end manual testing across multiple client platforms including Advanced Energy, Microchip, MediaTek, and others, ensuring consistency and functionality of content-heavy B2B tech portals.
  • Validated UI components, links, dynamic content rendering, and role-based access for product documentation and developer resources.
  • Reported and tracked issues using MS Azure, working closely with designers and developers to resolve layout and functionality bugs specific to each client’s branding and structure.
  • Conducted cross-browser and responsive testing to verify compatibility across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and mobile devices.

QA Test Engineer

Venmo
04.2022 - 03.2024

Key Responsibilities & Contributions at Venmo (Manual QA)

  • Manually tested the most complex Product Module of the app, which includes over 16 submodules and multiple nested layers.
  • Verified product details such as correct identification numbers, dropdown values, pricing accuracy, and cart functionality through detailed boundary and negative testing.
  • Ensured end-to-end purchase flow worked as expected — from product selection to cart addition and successful payment processing.
  • Performed API testing using Postman and database validation using MySQL Workbench to ensure data consistency and backend accuracy.
  • Reported bugs and tracked test results using MS Jira, collaborating with developers and product teams in Agile sprints.

QA Test Engineer

Republic Airways
01.2021 - 04.2022

Key Responsibilities & Contributions at Republic Airways

  • Manually tested the internal web-based Employee Portal, which allows staff to request time off, view pay history, access tax information, and communicate with HR.
  • Verified user role restrictions by testing access control between employees and HR; ensured HR had full edit privileges while employees had limited, request-based access.
  • Validated request submission and approval workflows, including edge cases such as missing data or invalid inputs.
  • Performed backend API testing using Postman and database validation using MySQL Workbench to ensure accuracy of user data, HR actions, and request records.
  • Collaborated with developers and business analysts in Agile sprints, logged defects in Jira, and assisted in retesting fixed issues for internal releases.

Planning Engineer

Eraplast Electricty Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2020

F-16 Crew Chief

Turkish Air Force
09.2011 - 04.2017

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Monitored and analyzed supplier performance data to ensure continuous availability of F-35 critical components.
  • Coordinated with international logistics and maintenance teams to resolve part shortages and minimize aircraft downtime.
  • Managed inventory levels and optimized demand forecasting using performance-based logistics principles.
  • Prepared and presented readiness and sustainment reports to senior leadership and allied partners.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Turkish Air Force Academy
Istanbul, 34
04.2001 -

Skills

Integration testing

Software

Cypress

JavaScript

Selenium

Java

Interests

Dancing

Tv Series

Travelling Abroad

Timeline

QA Test Engineer

EETech Media & EETech Marketing
03.2024 - Current

QA Test Engineer

Venmo
04.2022 - 03.2024

QA Test Engineer

Republic Airways
01.2021 - 04.2022

Planning Engineer

Eraplast Electricty Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2020

F-16 Crew Chief

Turkish Air Force
09.2011 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Turkish Air Force Academy
04.2001 -
Ali Emre KöleQA Test Engineer