Gil Vaksman
About Gil Vaksman
Gil Vaksman is a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at BlueCat, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in testing network management applications and a strong background in various application types, particularly in the financial sector.
Work at BlueCat
Gil Vaksman has been employed at BlueCat as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist since 2012. Over the course of 12 years in this role, he has developed extensive expertise in testing network management applications. His responsibilities include ensuring the quality and reliability of software products, particularly in cloud-based environments such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Vaksman utilizes various project management and testing tools to facilitate his work, contributing to the overall success of the company's software solutions.
Previous Experience at Questrade Financial Group
Prior to joining BlueCat, Gil Vaksman worked at Questrade Financial Group as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist from 2010 to 2012. In this position, he focused on quality assurance within the financial services sector, specifically testing Online Banking and Online Brokerage Trading tools. His experience at Questrade helped him refine his skills in application testing and quality control, which he has carried forward into his current role.
Education and Expertise
Gil Vaksman studied at the University of Derby, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computers from 2004 to 2008. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance. Vaksman possesses strong expertise in various application types, including financial tools, and has a solid background in database migration projects, particularly with SQL, Sybase, and PostgreSQL.
Technical Skills and Testing Proficiencies
Vaksman has extensive experience in testing network management applications and troubleshooting in both hardware appliances and cloud-based environments. He is proficient in API testing using REST and SOAP protocols. His technical skill set includes utilizing project management and testing tools such as Target Process Agile Project Management Software, HP Quality Centre, Jira, and Test Link. His analytical skills enable him to investigate and research multiple sources effectively.