Harsvardhinee Chady, P.Eng
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dynamic Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record at Hexagon ALI, excelling in quality assurance processes and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded regression testing initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and defect identification. Adept at training teams and implementing process improvements, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to drive project success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, QA (Remote)
Hexagon ALI
Halifax, Canada
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of regression and smoke testing.
- Identified process inefficiencies and developed solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed story tickets to create detailed test plans and test cases.
- Executed manual testing on web-based applications to verify functionality, usability, and accuracy.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive test plans, strategies, processes, and procedures for software quality assurance.
- Conducted training sessions for team members on effective use of testing tools and techniques.
- Utilized a bug tracking system to report defects during daily scrums.
- Monitored bug resolution processes and communicated results to the team.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, QA (Remote)
Hexagon ALI
Halifax, Canada
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed and executed regression test cycles to ensure comprehensive QA coverage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete testing phases within established timelines.
- Identified defects early using exploratory testing techniques, enhancing development efficiency.
- Created detailed bug reports in JIRA, adhering to standard guidelines.
- Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked resolution successes effectively.
- Provided training sessions on testing tools and techniques to enhance team capabilities.
- Worked with Jira and Postman to write tests for new features and fixed bugs.
- Reviewed tests and offered constructive feedback to improve overall testing quality.
JUNIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
Hexagon ALI - (Previously Innovatia Accelerator)
Saint John, Canada
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed QA testing on bugs and new features.
- Created test cases for new features and bugs, as well as updated existing test cases for added or modified functionalities of existing features.
- Gathered and analyzed data and behavior of features, as well as documented the investigations.
- Performed regression testing, API testing, performance testing, and acceptance testing.
- I acted as the main QA in one of the morning scrums.
- Reviewed test cases and provided feedback.
- Answered questions from other testers during regression testing.
- Learned test automation.
- Promoted industry standards and best practices, as well as worked with Jira and Postman regularly.
BUSINESS ANALYST
Innovatia Accelerator
Saint John, Canada
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Created requirements documents, mockups, wireframes, and data migration plans.
- Analyzed information and documented findings to support project goals.
- Conducted regression, API, performance, and acceptance testing for quality assurance.
- Promoted industry standards while utilizing Jira, AHA, Postman, and Microsoft Office Suite.
PRODUCT OWNER
Projects
Fredericton, Canada
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Participated in a collaborative software quality project alongside 10 peers.
- Implemented Agile (Scrum), Test Driven Development, and Waterfall methodologies throughout project lifecycle.
- Held weekly team meetings and short stand-ups at class start for status updates.
- Prioritized product backlog consistently, aligning tasks with client requirements.
- Regularly communicated with course professor to refine feature specifications.
- Developed acceptance tests independently and in partnership with Quality Assurance for each sprint.
- Showcased features to professor during sprints; presented final application to main client with Lead Developer.
PEER ADVISOR
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinated and promoted ISAO First Friends Mentorship Program, recruiting mentors and mentees.
- Organized training sessions to equip participants with necessary skills and knowledge.
- Facilitated events to encourage connections among first friends, enhancing community building.
STUDENT DEVELOPER (WORK-STUDY PROGRAM)
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Developed an existing Microsoft Access database to manage 17th century maritime transport data for East India Company.
- Designed data input screens and generated reports in collaboration with Dr. Cheryl Fury at UNB Saint John's Faculty of Arts.
- Executed bulk data loading to facilitate ongoing research contributions.
COMMUNICATION AND WEB ASSISTANT (WORK-STUDY)
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Produced a video on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in partnership with Dr. Sophie Lavoie.
- Handled culturally sensitive discussions with professionalism and respect.
- Conducted interviews with knowledgeable individuals regarding MMIW issues.
- Adhered to UNB Copyright Policy throughout the project.
PROJECT ASSISTANT (WORK-STUDY PROGRAM)
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintained high attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Edited and prepared Academic Calendar for undergraduate and graduate students in print and online formats.
- Reviewed and updated course links in online Academic Calendar, incorporating new courses as needed.
- Filed and scanned documents to ensure organized record-keeping.
Education
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE -
Annapolis Valley Flight Training Centre
Greenwood, Nova Scotia 12.2024 - Current
Night Rating -
Annapolis Valley Flight Training Centre
Greenwood, NS 08.2024 - 10.2024
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE -
Annapolis Valley Flight Training Centre
Greenwood, Nova Scotia 03.2023 - 04.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick 09.2014 - 05.2020
Skills
- Quality assurance processes
- Regression testing methodologies
- API testing frameworks
- Bug tracking systems expertise
- Software development lifecycle knowledge
- Requirements analysis proficiency
- Cross-functional teamwork skills
- Effective verbal communication strategies
- Problem-solving capabilities in teams
- Training facilitation for teams
- Process improvement initiatives
- Detail-oriented documentation practices
- Testing methodologies and debugging skills
- Aviation safety protocols knowledge
- Flight operations management expertise
- Navigation system operations knowledge
- Emergency procedure implementation skills
- Risk assessment and management expertise
- Attention to detail in aviation tasks
- Aircraft piloting proficiency levels
- Takeoff, landing, and pre-flight checks expertise
- Air traffic control communication skills
- Understanding of visual flight rules
- Fatigue management strategies
- Fuel conservation techniques
- Weather interpretation skills
- Stall recovery techniques expertise
- Weight calculation methods
Certification
- Private Pilot License
- Private Pilot License - Night Rated
- Professional Engineer
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Mauritian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Websites
Volunteer Experience
CYBER GIRLS OUTREACH PROGRAM, Faculty of Computer Science, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 11/01/19 to 03/31/20.
- Saturday sessions for middle-school girls interested in knowing more about computer science.
- The program provided exposure to computer science topics in a fun, hands-on environment.
- Meetings with team to create activities and prepared materials to introduce computing concepts.
- Our team's main activity was teaching the participants block coding using the Sphero. This required to learn the software for the Sphero Robot.
- Helped the participants develop programming and problem-solving skills.
- Required a criminal background check.
PRESIDENT, UNB International Student Association (UNBISA), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, 09/01/17 to 04/30/18
- Organized events (with the whole team) for students from all over the world.
- Collaborated with other clubs.
- Was a spokesperson for UNBISA.
- Provided direction and leadership for the advancement and promotion of the objectives of UNBISA.
Languages
- Mauritian Creole, Native
- English, Fluent
- French, Bilingual
Affiliations
SECOND VIOLIN, ADULT ORCHESTRA | Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, Halifax, NS
• I play second violin in a group of at least 15 string instrument players.
• Performs at the conservatory and home cares during the spring and winter season.
Timeline
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, QA (Remote)
Hexagon ALI
06.2025 - Current
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE -
Annapolis Valley Flight Training Centre
12.2024 - Current
Night Rating -
Annapolis Valley Flight Training Centre
08.2024 - 10.2024
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, QA (Remote)
Hexagon ALI
06.2023 - 05.2025
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE -
Annapolis Valley Flight Training Centre
03.2023 - 04.2024
JUNIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
Hexagon ALI - (Previously Innovatia Accelerator)
10.2021 - 05.2023
BUSINESS ANALYST
Innovatia Accelerator
10.2020 - 09.2021
PRODUCT OWNER
Projects
09.2019 - 12.2019
STUDENT DEVELOPER (WORK-STUDY PROGRAM)
University of New Brunswick
01.2019 - 03.2019
PEER ADVISOR
University of New Brunswick
08.2018 - 04.2019
COMMUNICATION AND WEB ASSISTANT (WORK-STUDY)
University of New Brunswick
02.2018 - 03.2018
PROJECT ASSISTANT (WORK-STUDY PROGRAM)
University of New Brunswick
10.2015 - 08.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
University of New Brunswick
09.2014 - 05.2020