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I'm a software quality analyst with 10+ years of experience, currently contributing to government IT programs in Canada, including IRCC. I have a proven track record in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I enjoy building robust test strategies, mentoring teammates, and guiding decisions with solid technical insight. I am seeking opportunities to grow and contribute to mutual success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.…I'm a software quality analyst with 10+ years of experience, currently contributing to government IT programs in Canada, including IRCC. I have a proven track record in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I enjoy building robust test strategies, mentoring teammates, and guiding decisions with solid technical insight. I am seeking opportunities to grow and contribute to mutual success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

GOPAKUMAR SANTHIKUMAR

QA Engineer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +7

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I'm a software quality analyst with 10+ years of experience, currently contributing to government IT programs in Canada, including IRCC. I have a proven track record in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I enjoy building robust test strategies, mentoring teammates, and guiding decisions with solid technical insight. I am seeking opportunities to grow and contribute to mutual success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.…I'm a software quality analyst with 10+ years of experience, currently contributing to government IT programs in Canada, including IRCC. I have a proven track record in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I enjoy building robust test strategies, mentoring teammates, and guiding decisions with solid technical insight. I am seeking opportunities to grow and contribute to mutual success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

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I’m a software quality analyst with 10+ years of experience, currently contributing to government IT programs in Canada, including IRCC. I have a proven track record in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. I enjoy building robust test strategies, mentoring teammates, and guiding decisions with solid technical insight.

I am seeking opportunities to grow and contribute to mutual success in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

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Software Quality Analyst at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2024

Led QA for the GCMS program, overseeing regression, integration, functional, and system testing across Siebel and Java/.NET stacks on MS SQL Server. Authored and updated test plans and test data, and created automation scripts with Selenium and IBM Rational tools. Participated in design reviews, JAD sessions, and requirements validation; maintained traceability with IBM Requisite Pro and Sparx EA; executed data validation tests on SQL Server; mentored junior staff and supported knowledge transfer across teams. Collaborated with Development, EAI, and business teams to assess impacts of changes and ensure quality across real-time, near real-time, and batch interfaces.

Software Developer in Test at Public Service Commission of Canada

August 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017

Actively contributed to test planning and execution for the program, creating automated tests with Cucumber; performed regression, integration, and system testing; logged defects in TFS/ClearQuest; supported Multi-Source Feedback functionality; tested Java/J2EE applications with Oracle 11g/SQL; authored and maintained test data and scripts in IBM RQM and Rational Functional Tester; mentored juniors and led knowledge transfer. Analyzed requirements and translated them into test cases; collaborated with Dev and QA teams to ensure efficient validation.

Software Developer in Test at Canada School of Public Service

April 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Quality Assurance automation work in an IM/IT environment; participated in design reviews; prepared and executed test plans, scenarios, and scripts for integration, functional, and system testing; analyzed technical and business docs to develop test strategies and data; created/tested with IBM RQM and Rational Functional Tester; performed regression and integration testing; developed automated web service testing using SOAP UI and WebSphere; mentored junior team members and led knowledge transfer.

Software Developer in Test at Library and Archives Canada

June 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Supported test planning and execution for web harvesting revitalization; detected and resolved defects; performed regression testing; translated requirements into test strategies, plans, and data; used IBM Rational tools to create automated test scripts; developed Java web applications connecting to Oracle 11g and SQL backends; mentored junior members and contributed to knowledge transfer; implemented XML validation tests and SOAP/REST web service testing.

Software Developer in Test at Employment and Social Development Canada

October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015

Contributed to testing strategy for Job Bank 2.0 upgrades; created test plans, scenarios, and scripts; executed regression and integration tests; built data test beds and automated tests for Oracle-based data validation; collaborated with Dev and QA teams; mentored teammates and conducted knowledge transfer; supported SOAP UI and WebSphere integrations and Java/J2EE web applications.

Software Developer in Test at Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada

January 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014

Implemented QA automation for the All Events Response Operations (AERO) web application; conducted regression testing; participated in functional and technical design reviews; prepared and executed test plans and data; developed automated tests using Rational/Java stack; mentored junior staff; performed XML validation tests and SOAP UI testing; contributed to test strategy and data management for cross-functional teams.

Quality Control Analyst at Department of National Defence

February 1, 2026 - Present

Responsible for automating the FATES software suite used by the Canadian Department of National Defence using AutoIt. Engaged in requirements analysis, test planning, and integration with downstream systems to improve reliability and efficiency of defence software operations.