Emily Yip
About Emily Yip
Emily Yip is a QA Engineer currently employed at The New York Times since 2020. She has a background in various roles including QA Engineer at Scotiabank Digital Factory and Agile Test Engineer at TribalScale, along with a Bachelor’s degree from Western University.
Current Role at The New York Times
Emily Yip has been employed as a QA Engineer at The New York Times since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of digital products. Her work involves identifying issues, conducting tests, and collaborating with development teams to enhance user experience.
Previous Experience at Scotiabank Digital Factory
Prior to her current position, Emily worked at Scotiabank Digital Factory as a QA Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During her two years there, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving digital banking services. Her responsibilities included testing software applications and reporting defects.
Educational Background
Emily Yip studied at Western University from 2011 to 2016, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Media Information Technoculture and Computer Science. Additionally, she has been pursuing further education at George Brown College, where she has achieved a Wine Specialist Certificate since 2019.
Early Career Experience
Emily's early career includes various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Cash Associate at Aritzia for five months in 2016, and as an IT Project Management Intern at Kinross Gold Corporation for three months in 2015. She also gained experience as a Data Analyst (Summer Student) at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment in 2012.
Experience at TribalScale
From 2017 to 2018, Emily served as an Agile Test Engineer at TribalScale. In this position, she focused on testing software products and ensuring they met quality standards. Her work involved collaborating with agile teams to facilitate efficient testing processes.