Annie Yu
About Annie Yu
Annie Yu is a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Next Pathway Inc., with over five years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. She has a strong background in various testing methodologies and has worked on mobile applications across multiple platforms.
Work at Next Pathway Inc.
Annie Yu has been employed at Next Pathway Inc. as a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through rigorous testing methodologies. Prior to her current position, she served as an Automation Test Engineer and a Big Data QA Analyst at the same company, gaining valuable experience in various aspects of software quality assurance.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Annie Yu has a diverse background in quality assurance, having worked at several organizations. She was an ETL QA at OLG for 11 months in 2018-2019 and held QA positions at WyHint and Amdocs earlier in her career. Her roles have included testing mobile applications across multiple platforms and conducting cross-browser testing, which has contributed to her extensive expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Annie Yu studied Computer Science at McMaster University, where she completed her second degree from 2001 to 2003. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in software development principles and practices. She is familiar with various software development methodologies, including Agile (SCRUM), RUP, and Waterfall, and has comprehensive knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
Technical Skills and Competencies
Annie Yu possesses strong technical skills in developing and executing test plans and test cases. She has solid experience working with databases such as Oracle and MS SQL Server, including creating and executing SQL queries. Her expertise extends to both back-end and front-end testing, as well as mobile application testing across platforms like iOS, Android, and Blackberry.
Communication and Teamwork Skills
Annie Yu demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, making her a valuable team player. She is capable of working independently and has strong problem analysis and resolution skills. Her attention to detail and capacity for self-learning and teaching further enhance her effectiveness in collaborative environments.