Güldem Küçük
About Güldem Küçük
Güldem Küçük is a Test Manager with extensive experience in IT Service Management and Agile methodologies. She has worked in various roles across notable companies, including Alcatel-Lucent and Nortel Netas, and currently manages testing activities at SITA in Istanbul.
Work at SITA
Güldem Küçük has been employed at SITA as a Test Manager since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for end-to-end testing activities of the PPS and TMS products at Istanbul New Airport. Her responsibilities include ensuring the integration of these products with other vendors, which is critical for operational efficiency in the air transport industry.
Previous Experience at Alcatel-Lucent
Prior to her current position, Küçük worked at Alcatel-Lucent in various roles. She served as a Test Manager for IMS<E Projects from 2015 to 2017, where she worked in multiple cities including Antwerp, Baku, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Ipswich, London, and Stuttgart. Before that, she was a Software Integration Test Lead from 2011 to 2015, contributing to the testing and integration of software solutions.
Career at Nortel Netas
Güldem Küçük's career at Nortel Netas spanned from 2007 to 2011. She began as a Senior Global Product Support Engineer from 2007 to 2010, where she provided support for global product lines. She later transitioned to the role of Software Test Engineer for one year, focusing on software testing processes and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Küçük holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, both from Istanbul University. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in engineering principles. She is experienced in IT Service Management and Agile/Scrum methodologies, demonstrating her capability in managing complex projects.
Research Assistant Role
Before her industry roles, Güldem Küçük worked as a Research Assistant at Istanbul University from 2005 to 2007. In this position, she contributed to academic research and gained valuable experience in a university setting, which complemented her engineering studies.