Anaïs Van Asselt
About Anaïs Van Asselt
Anaïs Van Asselt is a Senior QA Engineer currently working at Choco in Berlin, Germany. She has extensive experience in test automation across various sectors, including finance, retail, and government, and has held multiple roles at companies such as Capgemini, UWV, and the Port of Rotterdam.
Current Role at Choco
Anaïs Van Asselt serves as a Senior QA Engineer at Choco, a position she has held since 2022 in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she focuses on establishing sustainable test automation frameworks that can be maintained and developed by the team over time. Her work aims to integrate testing as a crucial component of the deployment pipeline, ensuring that quality assurance is embedded throughout the development process.
Previous Experience in Test Automation
Prior to her current role, Anaïs worked at various organizations in test automation and consultancy roles. She was a Test Automation Coach at UWV via Capgemini from 2018 to 2019 in the Amsterdam Area. She also served as a Test Consultant at Ahold Nederland from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Test Automation Engineer at the Port of Rotterdam and deTesters from 2019 to 2022, and held a position as a Test Automation Engineer at Nederlandse Spoorwegen from 2017 to 2018.
Career Development at Capgemini
Anaïs's career includes significant tenure at Capgemini Nederland, where she worked as a Senior Test Consultant from 2013 to 2019. During her time there, she gained experience in various sectors, including finance, retail, and government. Her roles at Capgemini also included positions as a Test Consultant for Openbaar Ministerie and a DevOps Engineer for ING Nederland, contributing to her extensive background in quality assurance and test automation.
Educational Background and Certifications
Anaïs studied at Ichthus College and later attended Stella Aviation Academy, where she focused on Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot studies, achieving a Frozen ATPL from 2008 to 2011. She also holds a Java certification, which underpins her expertise in test automation. This educational foundation supports her professional focus on quality assurance and sustainable testing practices.
Advocacy for Quality in DevOps
Anaïs advocates for a quality mindset within DevOps teams, emphasizing that quality is a shared responsibility among all team members. Her approach aims to foster collaboration and accountability in the development process, ensuring that quality assurance is prioritized throughout project lifecycles.