Nauman Riaz
About Nauman Riaz
Nauman Riaz is a DevSecOps Developer II at Intact, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in computer engineering from Ryerson University and has experience in automation development and quality assurance.
Current Role as DevSecOps Developer II
Nauman Riaz currently holds the position of DevSecOps Developer II at Intact Financial Corporation, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he focuses on integrating security practices within the DevOps process, ensuring that software development and operations are secure and efficient. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the security posture of applications and infrastructure.
Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Nauman Riaz has extensive experience at Intact Financial Corporation, where he has worked in various roles since 2019. He initially served as an Automation Developer, transitioning to Automation Developer I, and then to his current role as DevSecOps Developer II. His contributions include developing a CI/CD pipeline that significantly reduced software release times and improved customer satisfaction. He also created advanced documentation to assist future DevOps Engineers.
Professional Background in Automation and Quality Assurance
Before joining Intact, Nauman Riaz worked at RBC Capital Markets as a QA Automation Analyst for seven months, where he focused on quality assurance processes. He also served as a Merchandiser at Shoppers Drug Mart from 2015 to 2017. His background in automation includes implementing build frameworks using Jenkins and Maven, as well as developing automated scripts with Java and Selenium, which reduced QA overheads.
Educational Background in Computer Engineering
Nauman Riaz earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Ryerson University. His education provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Nauman Riaz possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his roles in DevOps and automation. He has experience in virtualizing servers using Docker for test and development environments and configuring automation with Docker containers. His ability to develop high-quality reusable automated scripts has contributed to the efficiency of software testing and integration processes.