Aakash Rod
About Aakash Rod
Aakash Rod is a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at Canfor in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in quality assurance, having previously held positions at busyQA, twoPLUGS, and ECIL-Rapiscan Limited, and holds degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
Work at Canfor
Aakash Rod has been employed at Canfor since 2019, serving as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the delivery of high-quality products through effective quality assurance practices. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Canfor for seven months, starting in 2018. His contributions to the organization include managing JIRA as an Org Admin for a team exceeding 50 members and implementing key systems as part of Project CHIPS.
Education and Expertise
Aakash Rod holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Centennial College, achieving a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2012 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in quality assurance and engineering principles.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Aakash Rod accumulated experience in various roles related to quality assurance. He worked as a QA Analyst at busyQA from 2017 to 2018 and at twoPLUGS from 2016 to 2017, both in the Toronto area. His career began as a Test Engineer at ECIL-Rapiscan Limited in New Delhi, India, from 2011 to 2012. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance processes.
Achievements in Project CHIPS
Aakash Rod played a significant role in Project CHIPS, which aimed to consolidate multiple payroll systems into SAP Employee Central-Payroll, impacting around 7,000 employees. He communicated best QA practices with stakeholders and developed and executed test cases in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts. Additionally, he implemented AspireHR Benefits Management and Kronos Timekeeper as part of the project, showcasing his ability to manage complex quality assurance tasks.