YUNUS EMRE ÖZDEMİR
Summary
With over a decade of experience in maritime, logistics, and IT, I have developed expertise in port operations, strategic planning, and leading high-performing teams. I specialize in optimizing supply chain networks, streamlining operations, and integrating technology-driven solutions to drive efficiency and deliver measurable success. Over the past four years, I have focused on IT, particularly software development, test automation, and business analysis, consistently delivering impactful, data-driven results. Passionate about innovation, I thrive in dynamic environments, transforming challenges into opportunities through strategic leadership and advanced technology adoption.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Development Engineer in Test
Nestbridge
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Cloud Project company specializing in software development, testing and cloud solutions
- Developed and deployed an automation framework using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Cucumber, increasing test coverage by 60% and reducing manual testing by 50%
- Led end to end manual and functional testing efforts, identifying and resolving 95% of critical defects before production release
- Automated API testing with REST Assured, validating backend processes with SQL and JDBC
- Improved Jenkins CI pipelines, reducing test cycle time by 30%
Software Development Engineer in Test
Custment
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: CRM project company focused on software development and testing
- Developed a data-driven testing framework using Apache POI, improving test data efficiency by 25%
- Conducted cross-platform compatibility validation with Selenium Grid across multiple browsers and devices
- Automated and manually tested APIs with REST and Postman
- Resolved synchronization issues with Selenium waits, reducing testing time by 15%
Company Manager
Kamacı Marine
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: A marine company managing marina and agent operations
- Managed marina operations, achieving a 15% increase in berth occupancy and reducing average docking wait times by 20%
- Improved customer satisfaction by 20% high quality guest services
- Increased revenue by 30% through strategic business expansion
Software Manual Tester
Utest
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Freelance testing services provider
- Optimized test cases, increasing manual testing success rates through consistent approaches
- Conducted functional, usability, and localization testing for 340+ products, ensuring top-tier user experiences
- Reported 2000+ bugs with detailed documentation, improving product quality in various sectors
General Manager
SFS Port & Logistics Services Ltd.
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: A logistics company providing port and logistics services
- Managed financial planning and operational budgeting, reducing overall costs by 40% while maintaining service efficiency
- Led port logistics and terminal operations, optimizing vessel turnaround time by 25% and minimizing congestion
- Supervised and coordinated a workforce of 50+ employees, implementing performance driven strategies that improved productivity by 20%
- Developed and executed operational process improvements, eliminating inefficiencies by 30% and enhancing workflow automation
- Identified new revenue opportunities through strategic business development initiatives, increasing company revenue by 25%
- Ensured compliance with maritime regulations and safety protocols, reducing operational risks and improving service reliability
Marine Agent Specialist
Kamacı Marine
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: A marine company managing marina and agent operations
- Provided operational support for marina services, ensuring seamless coordination between guests and marina staff, leading to a 20% improvement in guest satisfaction
- Acted as the liaison with maritime suppliers, service providers, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely service delivery and fostering strong business relationships by 20%
Logistics Specialist
Olyap Logistics and Fuel Ltd.
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: A logistics company specializing in fuel and transportation services
- Developed and implemented pricing strategies for retail sales and commercial routes, optimizing pricing structures to increase profitability by 15%
- Led and motivated cross-functional teams, driving a 20% improvement in performance and a 25% increase in employee engagement through effective management strategies
Education
Bachelor's - Maritime Management and Business Administration
Near East University
Skills
- Management Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Attention to Details
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis & Business Analysis
- Java
- Python
- SQL
- JavaScript
- HTML
- Selenium WebDriver
- TestNG
- JMeter
- REST
- Cypressio
- Appium
- Pytest
- Frameworks: Cucumber BDD
- DDT
- POM
- Karate
- Spring
- Jenkins
- Postman
- AWS
- Oracle
- JDBC
- Cucumber
- JIRA
- SAP
- Power BI
- Microsoft Offices
- Maritime & Logistics Management
- Bulk Cargo Handling
- Liquid Cargo Operations
- Containerized Cargo Management
- Port Operations & Planning
- Warehouse Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Software Manual Tester
Certification
- Power BI Data Analyst, Microsoft
- Jira Project Management, JIRA
- Jira Automation and Reporting, JIRA
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, Turkish Lloyd
- IMDG Code Compliance, Turkish Lloyd
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Kocaeli FD
Languages
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Software Development Engineer in Test
Nestbridge
08.2022 - Current
Software Development Engineer in Test
Custment
05.2022 - 08.2022
Software Manual Tester
Utest
04.2020 - 06.2021
Company Manager
Kamacı Marine
08.2019 - 03.2022
General Manager
SFS Port & Logistics Services Ltd.
01.2018 - 05.2019
Marine Agent Specialist
Kamacı Marine
01.2017 - 12.2017
Logistics Specialist
Olyap Logistics and Fuel Ltd.
08.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor's - Maritime Management and Business Administration
Near East University