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Himja Sethi

Mississauga

Summary

I started my career as an Assistant Professor back in 2011. I made the shift to Finance sector five years ago as QA Analyst. I was recruited as QA automation Engineer by BMO in 2022. I was rated as 'Exceptional' by my last manager during annual performance reviews. I am looking for opportunities to further my career because I have a growth mindset.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Automation Engineer

BMO
03.2022 - Current
  • Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
  • Managed defect tracking process using bug-tracking tools, providing timely updates on issue resolution progress to stakeholders.
  • Reduced manual testing time through the implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of application functionality.
  • Established clear communication channels between developers and QA teams, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized problem solving.
  • Maintained high-quality standards with regular code reviews, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve critical software issues, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly seeking feedback from team members and implementing changes to enhance overall performance.
  • Created detailed documentation for test cases, procedures, and results analysis, promoting transparency in the QA process.
  • Enhanced product reliability with thorough regression testing and QA best practices.
  • Increased team efficiency by training and mentoring junior QA engineers in automation tools and best practices.
  • Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency within the QA process.
  • Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
  • Provided accurate time and effort estimation for upcoming projects based on requirement documents
  • Specialize in designing test strategy for SaaS applications and projects that leverage cloud technologies

QA Analyst

Nestwealth (now Objectway)
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and bug fixes.
  • Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
  • Identified opportunities for automation, implementing script-based tests to minimize manual effort and increase accuracy.
  • Supported timely project completion through efficient prioritization and execution of test tasks.
  • Mitigated risk in software releases by consistently detecting critical defects during the testing phase.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring high-quality user experiences through rigorous usability testing.

QA Analyst

CMIC
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
  • Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
  • Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
  • Leveraged root cause analysis techniques to identify recurring issues and drive long-term solutions within the development process.

Assistant Professor

Trinity Institute Of Professional Studies
01.2011 - 03.2017
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
  • Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
  • Springer published researcher in the field of NLP - Bat Inspired Sentiment Analysis of Tweets, 2016
  • head of Event Planning Committee and Anchoring Committee
  • Designed mid-term examination questionnaire and evaluated them
  • Trained students to hone their coding skills in C and C++

Volunteer

Lets Talk Science, UTM
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Facilitated community outreach to encourage grade school students to pursue STEM careers by igniting curiosity
  • Manage group hands-on activities in class of 25 - 30 students in schools across peel region

Volunteer

The Borgen Project
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Used strong written communication skills to convey information and persuade readers.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Wrote online articles to lobby support to increase US foreign aid toward economically disadvantaged economies around the world
  • Built awareness around current economical initiatives around the world supported by the US and rooms for improvement

Education

Masters in Technology - Computer Science And Engineering

USICT, GGSIP University, New Delhi, India
05.2016

Master of Science - Software Engineering

USICT, GGSIP University, New Delhi, India
08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Hons)

BCAS, Delhi University, New Delhi, India
04.2007

Skills

  • Regression Testing
  • Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Certified AWS Machine Learning Specialist
  • 'Exceptional' performance rating in 2023
  • Decision-Making
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Agile Best Practices
  • Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence
  • Designing Test Strategy and Test Plans

Accomplishments

I biked more than 100 kms last year in The Ride to Conquer Cancer and raised funds to support critical cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

QA Automation Engineer - BMO
03.2022 - Current
Volunteer - Lets Talk Science, UTM
01.2022 - Current
QA Analyst - Nestwealth (now Objectway)
03.2020 - 03.2022
QA Analyst - CMIC
12.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer - The Borgen Project
01.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Professor - Trinity Institute Of Professional Studies
01.2011 - 03.2017
USICT, GGSIP University - Masters in Technology, Computer Science And Engineering
USICT, GGSIP University - Master of Science, Software Engineering
BCAS, Delhi University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Hons)
Himja Sethi