Brian Arscott
About Brian Arscott
Brian Arscott is a Software Tester at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited with extensive experience in software testing across various sectors in Ottawa, Canada.
Title and Current Role
Brian Arscott is currently employed as a Software Tester at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. Since 2008, he has been contributing his expertise in Ottawa, Canada. His role involves ensuring the functionality and reliability of software systems critical to security and document personalization.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Brian Arscott held various software testing roles across multiple organizations. His career began at Nortel Networks where he was a Software Tester/Designer from 2000 to 2002. He worked as a Software Tester at Atsana Semiconductor from 2004 to 2005, followed by a brief stint at Espial Group in 2004. Brian also tested software for Correctional Services Canada (2005-2006), the Dept of National Defense (2006-2007), and Indian Residential Schools Resolution (2007-2008) in Ottawa, Ontario.
Education and Expertise
Brian Arscott possesses a Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Information Technology from the College of the North Atlantic, obtained in 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1986. His expertise extends to various software testing tools and methodologies including PL/SQL Developer, PostgreSQL, Mantis bug tracker, and Jira. Brian is skilled in both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
Skills in Document Testing
In his role, Brian Arscott has honed his skills in testing travel document reading software as part of border management security systems. He has also tested personalization software for identification documents such as driver's licenses and passports, ensuring their accuracy and reliability. His work directly supports the creation of secure identification systems.
Client Interaction and Training
Brian Arscott has been involved in traveling to client locations to perform on-site integration and user acceptance testing. This hands-on approach has enabled him to assist clients directly, ensuring seamless integration of software systems. He has also played a significant role in training customers on company software and has written comprehensive software installation guides to facilitate smooth deployment.