Brendan Abreu
About Brendan Abreu
Brendan Abreu is a Quality Assurance Specialist at Curve Dental in Calgary, Alberta, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in quality assurance across various organizations, including Scotiabank and multiple roles within the Government of Alberta.
Work at Curve Dental
Brendan Abreu has been employed at Curve Dental as a Quality Assurance Specialist since 2021. He has contributed to the company's quality assurance processes for three years in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of software products, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to joining Curve Dental, Brendan held various positions in quality assurance across multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior QA Analyst/Lead at Scotiabank for three months in 2012 and served as a Solution Tester at the Government of Alberta from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was an Application Test Analyst at the Government of Alberta's PMO Office for three months in 2020.
Expertise in Quality Assurance Methodologies
Brendan Abreu possesses extensive expertise in quality assurance methodologies. He is certified in using ISO 8583 message standards for bank host certifications and has experience with ISO 9001 standards for service and documentation. His background includes conducting VISA and INTERAC testing using VTS 2000 and ISO 8583 messaging standards.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Brendan has a strong technical background, with expertise in configuring and installing various operating systems, including UNIX, AIX, HP-UX, and Linux-based systems. He is familiar with encryption technologies such as TMK, LMK, PVK/CVV, and PVV, as well as secure site certifications like VeriSign PKI Certificates.
Advocacy for Team Collaboration
Brendan advocates for a collaborative team environment, promoting a 'We Succeed Together' mindset. He believes in overcoming cultural differences to enhance team productivity and product quality, particularly in agile XP environments. His approach emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving quality outcomes.