Rafael Battesti

As a hybrid IT professional, the scope of Rafael's work extends over the entire SDLC, from requirements specifications, design and development of software solutions for the enterprise data pipeline, data operations, and quality assurance. After experimenting Web Development by getting involved in small projects, his career in IT took a different direction as Software Test Technician, applying manual test techniques on Motorola Android© devices. Tests included functional, regression and exploratory. Studying for the ISTQB Certified Software Tester credential, achieved a few months later, provided him a good theoretical knowledge about testing and the importance of a good QA strategy to reduce costs, risks and time to market. Immigrating to Canada gave Rafael the unique opportunity to achieve a high honours diploma in Computer Systems Technology – Computer Programmer at Sheridan College, while working as a tutor and helping fellow students engage in good coding standards, computational thinking, debugging techniques, and acting as a Git evangelist.