Hasan Bugra Akcan

Led the development of a new test automation framework for a robot vacuum cleaner mobile app from scratch using Robot Framework and Appium. Initially, the testing team was assigned to manual testing. I identified that several core test cases could be easily automated and developed a proof of concept (PoC). After presenting the PoC to the client, a new extension contract was signed for test automation tasks. Since the team had no prior experience with test automation, I provided training and reviewed their outputs to ensure quality

I architected and implemented an end-to-end mobile test automation framework for an iOS app with integrated hardware, leveraging Appium and Python. I also established a comprehensive local iOS testing environment and CI/CD pipeline through GitLab.

Led the test team for an established automated aviation weather station software. Developed a successful test automation solution for this long-life software for the first time and integrated it into the CI pipeline. I faced various challenges in this project, including a limited budget for a paid test automation tool and restricted resources and skills for automation. I established the core of the test automation structure using a free tool agreed upon by the client and then trained the test resources on the automation strategy, reviewing and correcting their outputs over time. The tools used for this initiative included pywinauto and pytest.

The local test team needed a modular and customizable test automation framework that would be used as an accelerator for test automation implementations in various projects. It needed to cover end-to-end scenarios, including embedded target devices and GUI automation. I developed the framework from scratch and showcased it in a sample project. The framework was based on pytest, Selenium, Docker, and Allure as a reporting tool and utilized Raspberry Pi and Flask REST API for interaction with embedded devices. The framework has been successfully used in two different client projects.

Led test activities in connected car applications project. The project was technically complex because of the inclusion of many different technologies like Microsoft MCVP, Azure IoT Edge, multiple embedded peripheral devices, and mobile apps. Communication with multiple development teams in different locations, ever-changing requirements and scope increased the complexity of the project. Led four remote testers and reported daily test activities. The total team size was around 40.