Mert Bicer - Senior Test Manager ISTQB | Scrum Master

Q: Where is Mert based?

Mert is based in Pforzheim, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mert speak?

Mert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mert have?

Mert has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Mert has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Mert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mert's latest experience?

Mert's most recent position is Freelancer at Freelancer .

Q: What companies has Mert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mert has worked for Freelancer , GEMA , and Porsche AG .

Q: Which industries is Mert most experienced in?

Mert is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Mert most experienced in?

Mert is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Project Management . Mert also has some experience in Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Mert worked in recently?

Mert has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Mert worked in recently?

Mert has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Project Management .

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Pforzheim, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2025 - Jun 2026

11 months

Freelancer

Consulting in testing

Development and implementation of a test strategy for structured quality assurance
Consulting on building and improving test processes
Support in introducing QA standards

Apr 2023 - May 2025

2 years 2 months

Test Manager in a large IT project (Scrum)

GEMA

Management of quality assurance and development of the test strategy in an agile project environment
Coordination of integration, E2E, acceptance, and regression tests across multiple teams
Preparation, creation, prioritization, and scheduling of test plans and test cases (JIRA, Cucumber)
Test data management
Ensuring release quality incl. go-live approvals
Involvement and coordination of performance and penetration tests
Monitoring test progress and creating reports on test results

Apr 2019 - Apr 2023

4 years 1 month

Test Manager and Project Engineer in a large IT project (SAFe)

Porsche AG

Test management and QA in an agile automotive project
Development of a test strategy for the project
Creation and execution of acceptance, regression, and automated tests (JIRA, Selenium, SoapUI, Postman, SwaggerUI)
Requirements management incl. creation of user stories, epics, and stakeholder coordination
Support of release planning and quality assurance until approval (GitLab)
Scrum Master for a sub-team and interface between business, development, and QA

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 11 months

Project Engineer in a large IT project

Mercedes-Benz (formerly Daimler AG)

Work in international automotive IT projects (Connected Services, Car IT Security)
Support of test and defect management as well as creation of test cases (HP ALM)
Participation in the international rollout of "Mercedes me connect"
Development of KPI-based analyses for quality assurance
Collaboration with cross-functional and international teams

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Automotive

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Summary

As a Senior Test Manager and Agile QA Lead, I take responsibility for structured quality assurance in agile projects.

I support cross-functional teams across the full delivery chain - from business analysis and test strategy to safe release approval.

Skills

Jira
Xray
Confluence
Ms Office
Selenium
Cucumber
Gitlab
Soapui
Swaggerui
Postman
Test Strategy
Planning And Execution Of E2e, Integration, Acceptance, And Regression Tests
Defect Management
Release Approvals
Test Data Management
Scrum
Release Planning
Responsibility For Subprojects
Interface Between Business, Development, And Qa
Design And Creation Of User Stories & Epics
Requirements Management
Coordination With Stakeholders
Support Of Test-Driven Development (Tdd)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Feb 2015 - May 2019

Pforzheim University

Industrial Engineer - IT · Industrial Engineering - IT · Pforzheim, Germany · 2.3

Industrial Engineering (Management) - specialization in IT

Certifications & licenses

Driving authorization F2 for test vehicles

ISTQB Foundation Level

Professional Product Owner (PSPO I)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Information Technology 8 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 4 y

Expertise

Recent roles Freelancer, Test Manager in a large IT project (Scrum), Test Manager and Project Engineer in a large IT project (SAFe)

Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Professional Services

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Mert based?

Mert is based in Pforzheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mert speak?

Mert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mert have?

Mert has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Mert has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Mert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mert would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Test Manager in a large IT project (Scrum), Test Manager and Project Engineer in a large IT project (SAFe).

What is Mert's latest experience?

Mert's most recent position is Freelancer at Freelancer.

What companies has Mert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mert has worked for Freelancer, GEMA, and Porsche AG.

Which industries is Mert most experienced in?

Mert is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Mert most experienced in?

Mert is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Project Management. Mert also has some experience in Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Mert worked in recently?

Mert has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Mert worked in recently?

Mert has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Project Management.

What is Mert's education?

Mert holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering - IT from Pforzheim University.

Does Mert have any certificates?

Mert has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Driving authorization F2 for test vehicles, ISTQB Foundation Level, and Professional Product Owner (PSPO I).

What is the availability of Mert?

Mert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mert?

Mert's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.