Brendan Lai
About Brendan Lai
Brendan Lai is a Business System Analyst at CIBC with a background in software engineering and a degree in Integrated Engineering from The University of British Columbia.
Title and Current Role
Brendan Lai holds the position of Business System Analyst at CIBC. He began working at CIBC in 2021 and continues in this role, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Past Work Experience
Before his current role, Brendan served in various capacities across several organizations. In 2021, he was a Software Engineer In Test at MDA for 3 months. The same year, he contributed to UBC Solar as a Software Team Member for 4 months. During 2020-2021, he was a Campus Lead at Global Spark for 11 months and also worked with UBC Solar as a Battery Mechanics Team Member for 1 year. Earlier in his career, Brendan worked as a QA Intern at Woodgrove Technologies for 3 months in 2019 in Toronto. From 2018 to 2019, he was a Team Member at UBC Concrete Toboggan for 7 months. His earliest professional experience was as an Instructor at Power Soccer Inc. from 2016 to 2018, also in Toronto.
Educational Background
Brendan Lai achieved his Bachelor of Applied Science (BASC) in Integrated Engineering from The University of British Columbia (UBC), where he studied from 2018 to 2023. His coursework focused on computer engineering and engineering physics. Prior to this, he completed his high school diploma at Royal St. George's College, which he attended from 2014 to 2018.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Brendan Lai has a strong proficiency in end-to-end test automation. This skill is highly relevant to his role as a Business System Analyst. His technical expertise spans various domains including software testing and quality assurance, which he honed through his diverse roles in multiple organizations.
Extra-Curricular Activities and Interests
Outside of his professional and academic life, Brendan Lai is actively involved in music and sports. He has participated in school and representative level teams in hockey, soccer, and tennis. Additionally, he enjoys engaging in friendly fantasy sports leagues, demonstrating his enduring passion for sports.