Catherine (Yiqing) Ma
About Catherine (Yiqing) Ma
Catherine (Yiqing) Ma is a Senior Business Systems Analyst at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with a diverse background in medicine, physiology, and computer science.
Current Position at TELUS
Catherine (Yiqing) Ma is currently serving as a Senior Business Systems Analyst (Sr. BSA) at TELUS in the Toronto, Canada Area. She transitioned to this role in 2011 after having a successful tenure as a Quality Assurance (QA) Leader at the same company. Her current responsibilities include overseeing business systems analysis, ensuring the alignment of IT systems with business goals, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
Quality Assurance Leader at TELUS
Before her current position, Catherine Ma worked at TELUS as a Quality Assurance (QA) Leader from 2004 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for leading QA initiatives, developing testing protocols, and ensuring the quality of TELUS's products and services. Her efforts contributed to maintaining high standards of quality within the company's technology and service offerings.
Software Designer at Nortel Networks
Catherine Ma has significant experience in software design, having worked at Nortel Networks as a Software Designer from 2000 to 2004 in Ottawa, Canada Area. During her time at Nortel Networks, she was involved in the development and design of software solutions, contributing to the company's innovative technological advancements.
Educational Background in Medicine and Computer Science
Catherine Ma holds a diverse and extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Shanghai Medical University, studying Clinical Medicine from 1988 to 1993. Following that, she obtained a Master's degree in Physiology, General from the University of Manitoba, studying from 1996 to 1998. Transitioning to a different field, she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Ottawa, studying from 1998 to 2000.
Early Career as an Ophthalmologist
Catherine Ma began her professional career in the medical field, working as an Ophthalmologist at Hua Shan Hospital in Shanghai City, China from 1993 to 1995. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in clinical medicine and patient care, applying her medical education in a practical setting.