Brock Altug

Full Stack Developer / Automation Tester

Seattle, Washington, USA
(206) 739-7583
Brock Altug

About Me

With a solid foundation in Full Stack Development and Automation Testing, I am committed to delivering innovative, scalable, and efficient software solutions tailored to diverse needs. My expertise spans both front-end and back-end technologies, including building user-focused applications with frameworks like React.js, Angular, and Node.js, as well as designing and implementing secure, high-performance server-side architectures. Proficient in creating and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs, I excel in implementing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and secure session management. Additionally, I bring hands-on experience in automation testing, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality software solutions that drive operational excellence.

Core Competencies

Web Application Architecture and Design
Full Stack Web Development
Automated Testing and Quality Assurance
API Design and Integration
Continuous Integration and Deployment Pipelines
DevOps and Cloud Deployment
Agile Web Development Methodologies
Cloud Native Web Applications
Scalable Web and Microservice Architecture
Web Security and Authentication
Front-End and Back-End Performance Optimization
Technical Leadership and Cross-Team Collaboration

Technology Stacks

MERN
MERNG
MEVN
MEAN
MEEN
SERN
PWA

Core Technical Skills

React
Node.js
TypeScript
Python
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Selenium
Docker
AWS
GraphQL
Jest
Figma
+ 126 more skills

Professional Experience

Full Stack Developer

SoftEdge Development

REMOTE
FULLTIME
Jan 2025 – Present

Designed and delivered custom websites and SaaS-style applications for small businesses and personal clients. Built responsive front-end interfaces with React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript. Developed secure back-end APIs with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, integrating authentication and data management. Implemented automated QA testing with Playwright and Cypress for production reliability. Managed deployments using AWS and Vercel with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows.

React.js
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
Playwright
Cypress
AWS
Vercel
GitHub Actions
CI/CD

Full Stack Web Developer

Freelance / Project Work

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FREELANCE
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

Built and deployed multiple MERNG full-stack projects (blogs, music apps, UI/UX demos). Designed authentication, database schemas, and integrations for small business websites. Implemented responsive interfaces with Tailwind CSS, React, and Next.js. Created reusable components and optimized performance for scalable web solutions.

React
Next.js
MongoDB
Express
Node.js
GraphQL
Tailwind CSS
TypeScript
Authentication
Database Design

QA Automation Engineer

Freelance / Project Work

REMOTE
CONTRACT
Jul 2023 – Jan 2024

Built automation frameworks for UI and API testing using Cypress, Selenium, and Playwright. Created BDD test cases with Cucumber and validated APIs with Postman, Insomnia, and REST Assured. Integrated test automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Performed performance testing with JMeter and documented bugs with Jira.

Cypress
Selenium
Playwright
Cucumber
Postman
Insomnia
REST Assured
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
JMeter
Jira

SDET Internship

Mersys.io

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INTERNSHIP
Oct 2022 – Jul 2023

Built automated UI test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Maven. Created BDD-style test cases in Cucumber for class projects and dashboards. Validated REST APIs using Postman and Insomnia, integrated tests into CI pipelines. Collaborated with peers in Agile sprints, contributing to QA cycles and reports.

Java
Selenium
Maven
Cucumber
Postman
Insomnia
CI Pipelines
Agile
QA Testing

Education & Training

Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp

University of California, Berkeley

Completed Jan 2025
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025

This immersive bootcamp focused on equipping me with the latest full-stack development skills. Covered cutting-edge technologies like React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, along with advanced DevOps practices like containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Emphasized real-world application development, API integrations, and security best practices.

React.js
Node.js
MongoDB
Express.js
GraphQL
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD Pipelines

(SDET) QA Engineer Bootcamp

Mersys.io

Completed Jul 2023
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

Intensive training focused on mastering automation testing frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber BDD. Specialized in API testing with REST Assured and Postman. Gained experience in CI/CD workflows, integrating automated test scripts into Jenkins and GitHub Actions pipelines. Developed and executed comprehensive test suites to ensure high-quality software releases.

Selenium WebDriver
TestNG
Cucumber BDD
REST Assured
Postman
Jenkins
GitHub Actions

Associates's Degree in CS

Renton Technical College

Completed Jun 2022
Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

Developed a strong foundation in computer science principles, including data structures, algorithms, and software engineering. Gained hands-on experience in programming languages like Java, Python, and C++. Specialized in database management, application architecture, and system design, with a focus on relational and NoSQL databases.

Java
Python
C++
Data Structures
Algorithms
Database Design
SQL

Certifications

Certified Full Stack Web Developer

University of California, Berkeley - Jan 2025

Comprehensive full-stack web development bootcamp covering modern technologies including React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Completed intensive 24-week program with hands-on projects and real-world applications.

React.js
Node.js
MongoDB
Express.js
+4 more
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Certified Software Developer and Engineer in Testing (SDET)

Mersys.io - Jul 2023

Intensive 6-month (600 hours) SDET program covering comprehensive automation testing frameworks, API testing, and quality assurance methodologies. Specialized in Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber BDD, and CI/CD integration.

Java
Selenium WebDriver
TestNG
Cucumber BDD
+4 more
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Certified in Agile Development and Team Collaboration

Various Online Platforms - Oct 2022

Comprehensive training in Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and team collaboration tools. Focused on project management, sprint planning, and effective team communication in software development environments.

Agile
Scrum
Kanban
Jira
+2 more

Certified in Java Programming and Automation Testing

Self-Learning & Online Courses - Apr 2022

Self-directed learning program covering Java programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming concepts, and automation testing principles. Completed through various online platforms and practical projects.

Java
OOP
Data Structures
Algorithms
+2 more

Featured Projects

MERNG AI Auto Blog

MERNG AI Auto Blog

Fullstack
TaskMaster Pro

TaskMaster Pro

PWA
MaiCalcs

MaiCalcs

Web Development
Theme Selector Demo

Theme Selector Demo

Frontend
Gallery Landing Demo

Gallery Landing Demo

Frontend
Coffee Shop Demo

Coffee Shop Demo

Frontend
Chat PWA Demo

Chat PWA Demo

PWA
E-Commerce Store Demo

E-Commerce Store Demo

Web Development
Enterprise SaaS Demo

Enterprise SaaS Demo

Web Development
Cosmic Plinko

Cosmic Plinko

PWA
SoftEdge Development

SoftEdge Development

Web Development
Vibez Tune Music App

Vibez Tune Music App

Fullstack
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