Jane Elias
About Jane Elias
Jane Elias is a Quality Assurance Analyst at MD Financial Management, specializing in QA support for a Digital Advisor Wealth Management application. With extensive experience in testing roles across various organizations, she has developed a strong background in defect tracking and test management.
Work at MD Financial Management
Jane Elias has been employed as a Quality Assurance Analyst at MD Financial Management since 2014. In this role, she provides QA support for a new Digital Advisor Wealth Management application. Her responsibilities include maintaining MD's interface with Fundserv, where MD operates as both a Dealer and a Manufacturer. She attends internal and vendor walkthroughs of new functionality and participates in defect triage meetings. Additionally, she provides functional support to back office staff and troubleshoots issues raised by users.
Education and Expertise
Jane Elias studied at Concordia University, where she earned a Diploma in Computer Science from 1989 to 1991. She also holds a Master's in English Literature from the same institution, which she completed from 1981 to 1983. Her educational background supports her expertise in quality assurance and software testing, particularly in financial applications.
Background in Quality Assurance
Prior to her current role, Jane Elias accumulated extensive experience in quality assurance and testing across various organizations. She worked at Export Development Canada in multiple roles, including Test Team Lead, Senior Test Analyst, and Test Coordinator, from 2001 to 2014. Her experience also includes positions at the Bank of Canada, Canadian Payments Association, and Elections Canada, where she held senior testing roles. This diverse background has contributed to her proficiency in managing testing processes and leading small teams.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jane Elias utilizes HP Quality Centre for defect tracking, test management, and test execution in her current role. She tests the interface between NBCN for trading equities and the dealer/broker COTS application R-Broker. Her technical skills enable her to effectively lead testing initiatives and ensure the quality of new functionalities in the applications she supports.