Erkam Tek
About Erkam Tek
Erkam Tek is a Software Development Engineer In Test at UBS, where he leads end-to-end testing initiatives and specializes in both functional back-end testing and front-end automation testing. He has over a decade of experience in software testing and development, having worked for various companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland.
Current Role at UBS
Erkam Tek currently serves as a Software Development Engineer In Test at UBS, a position he has held since 2020. His role involves leading end-to-end testing initiatives, which encompass the entire Software Development Life Cycle from test planning to test reporting. He specializes in both functional back-end testing and front-end automation testing, ensuring comprehensive test coverage. Tek utilizes Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies with Junit5 and Cucumber for system testing, and he conducts root cause analysis to enhance software quality and testing processes.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Erkam Tek worked at UBS as a Senior Software Test Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he contributed to various testing projects within the organization, leveraging his expertise in software testing to improve product quality. His tenure at UBS allowed him to gain valuable experience in the financial services sector, particularly in software testing methodologies and practices.
Professional Background in Software Testing
Erkam Tek has a diverse background in software testing, having worked at several organizations in various capacities. He was a Software Test Engineer at e3 AG for three months in 2017 and at Barix AG for six months in the same year. He also held positions at Huawei Technologies as a Software Test Engineer and Test Coordinator from 2012 to 2015. His experience spans multiple regions, including Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of software testing practices.
Education and Expertise
Erkam Tek studied Computer Engineering at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi, where he completed his degree in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science from 2006 to 2011. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software development and testing. Tek is experienced in using technologies such as Apache Flink and Kafka-MQ for software testing and integration, and he has expertise in deploying software into User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environments as part of the release process.
Internship Experience
Erkam Tek began his career as an Intern Software Developer at Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş. in 2010, where he gained initial exposure to software development practices. This internship provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his various roles in software testing and development across different organizations.