Hello! I’m Thomas Pudota, a Quality Assurance Specialist with 15+ years of experience delivering robust software quality across enterprise applications. I excel at creating test plans, executing test scripts, and driving defect resolution, with a strong focus on regression testing and quality reporting. I recently completed an IT Business Analysis certificate in Canada, blending testing expertise with requirements analysis to deliver higher-quality solutions. I’m based in Canada (Kitchener, Ontario) and open to relocation to Ottawa. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure business needs are met and user impact is minimized. I’m seeking Quality Assurance and Testing opportunities with Akkodis in Ottawa.

Thomas Pudota

Hello! I’m Thomas Pudota, a Quality Assurance Specialist with 15+ years of experience delivering robust software quality across enterprise applications. I excel at creating test plans, executing test scripts, and driving defect resolution, with a strong focus on regression testing and quality reporting. I recently completed an IT Business Analysis certificate in Canada, blending testing expertise with requirements analysis to deliver higher-quality solutions. I’m based in Canada (Kitchener, Ontario) and open to relocation to Ottawa. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure business needs are met and user impact is minimized. I’m seeking Quality Assurance and Testing opportunities with Akkodis in Ottawa.

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Hello! I’m Thomas Pudota, a Quality Assurance Specialist with 15+ years of experience delivering robust software quality across enterprise applications. I excel at creating test plans, executing test scripts, and driving defect resolution, with a strong focus on regression testing and quality reporting. I recently completed an IT Business Analysis certificate in Canada, blending testing expertise with requirements analysis to deliver higher-quality solutions.

I’m based in Canada (Kitchener, Ontario) and open to relocation to Ottawa. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure business needs are met and user impact is minimized. I’m seeking Quality Assurance and Testing opportunities with Akkodis in Ottawa.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Quality Assurance Analyst at DigitSecure India Private Limited
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2024
Led comprehensive QA initiatives across 15+ delivery cycles, authored and executed test plans and scripts, and recorded test data to verify results against functional requirements, achieving 100% delivery timelines. Performed functional and integration testing for Payment Gateway API and Merchant Management System (HotRemit), reducing critical defects by 30% prior to production release. Conducted system testing on ERP-based applications, identified and documented software defects with reproduction steps and business impact analysis. Participated in functional and technical design reviews with cross-functional teams to validate coverage. Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects, implemented fixes, and executed regression testing to confirm resolution. Drafted software quality reports with defect metrics and quality indicators for stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership by guiding a team of 5 QA professionals in test execution and defect tracking using Jira. Developed compreh
Systems Administrator at DigitSecure India Private Limited
December 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Maintained system stability for QA environments and provided technical troubleshooting to ensure testing operations ran smoothly. Proactively monitored testing environments, resolved connectivity and configuration issues, and supported QA team with issue reproduction and resolution.

Education

Graduate Certificate in IT Business Analysis at Conestoga College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Commerce at Madurai Kamaraj University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2008

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
August 1, 2009 - December 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education