Empowering Excellence, Elevating Quality: Canada's Hub for Testing Innovation

500

Members and Growing

of IT Workforce in QE

Industry-leading Events & Resources

What We Stand For

Vision

Create a dynamic ecosystem that inspires growth, empowers individuals, advances quality, cultivates excellence, and ignites Canadian productivity and innovation.

Mission

Create a place where individuals are empowered to learn, connect with industry peers, and contribute to the advancement of quality practices!

Goal

Build awareness of the latest trends, tools, and strategies in quality engineering, and elevate the success stories of Canadian Quality leaders to inspire innovation.

Team Behind the Scene

Parasar Saha

Founder & CEO, Digy4 | Enterprise QE Leader | Tech Innovator

Experience: With 23+ years in Quality Engineering, I’ve led large-scale transformations and tech innovations. As Digy4’s Founder/CEO, I deliver cloud solutions that redefine quality engineering. Previously, I led QA strategy and automation at SOTI and Air Canada.

Passion: I’m passionate about food, photography, and technology. I share my culinary creations, photos, and tech explorations on Instagram (@cook_click_code).

Fun Fact: I thrive on blending creativity with logic—whether it’s perfecting a dish, capturing the perfect shot, or architecting innovative testing solutions.

Parasar Saha Founder and CEO Digy4

Chandni Tibrewal

Sr. Quality Engineering Manager | Technology Enthusiast | Cloud and AI | Community Builder

Experience: A seasoned Quality Engineering leader with 10+ years of experience, progressing from manual testing to automation engineering, architecture, and management. Currently a Senior QE Manager at Moneris, specializing in architecting testing tools and frameworks. Previously a QE Architect at TELUS, focused on enterprise automation strategies and tool evaluation. Expert in optimizing testing processes and accelerating software delivery.

Passion: Passionate about integrating AI with Quality Engineering for innovative software excellence. Dedicated to community contribution through CQTA, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among QE practitioners, leaders, and product developers.

Fun Fact: When I’m not immersed in technology, you’ll find me exploring new cities, experiencing diverse cultures, and indulging in unique cuisines. Travel fuels my curiosity—both in tech and in life!

Chandni Tibrewal Sr. Quality Engineering Manager | Moneris

Juan Olarte

Founder and CEO Digita11yAccessible

Experience: Juan Olarte is a leader in digital accessibility and quality engineering. As Founder/CEO of Digita11y Accessible, he created A11Yn, an AI-powered accessibility platform. He also founded the Access Innovators Network and co-founded the Canadian Quality and Testing Association (CQTA).

Expertise: Juan Olarte is an expert in digital accessibility and quality engineering, specializing in AI-driven solutions and compliance with WCAG, AODA, and ADA standards. His company, Digita11y Accessible, is a trusted partner of organizations like Deloitte and Microsoft.

Fun Fact: With a career dedicated to mentorship, collaboration, and innovation, Juan continues to shape the future of digital accessibility and quality engineering, ensuring technology is more inclusive, efficient, and impactful for all.

Juan Orlarte Founder and CEO Digita11yAccessible

Vicky Hicks Director, Global Quality Engineering (QE) Practice

Ari Rowland

Accenture QE Practice Head

Experience: Ari Rowland leads Accenture Canada’s Quality Engineering practice, with over 20 years of experience helping major global brands achieve quality transformations. He builds diverse, high-performing teams, implements innovative solutions, and leverages cutting-edge tools and processes to deliver measurable results. He also advises a leading Ontario retailer, guiding them through today’s complex technological landscape.

Passion: Ari co-leads Accenture’s Neurodiversity and Jewish employee resource groups, fostering community and driving business value.

Fun Fact: Outside of work, Ari is a devoted partner to Laura and father to Abigail and Rachel. He co-chairs their school’s Parent’s Association and enjoys sports, including running marathons, playing softball, and following his favorite teams.

Ari Rowland Accenture QE Practice Head

Sanjeev Balodia

QA Manager | Test Strategy Expert | Community Builder

Experience: A software testing expert with 13+ years of experience in test planning, strategy, and automation. Proficient in Agile, risk-based, and AI-powered testing. As a QA Manager at HCL Tech, specializes in architecting testing frameworks, leveraging AI/ML for predictive analysis, and ensuring quality through Shift-Left/Right methodologies.

Passion: Passionate about quality excellence and mentoring QA professionals. Active in CQTA, fostering connections and contributing to software testing’s evolution. Focuses on bridging traditional and emerging methodologies, driving innovation, and empowering teams with cutting-edge tools and techniques.

Fun Fact: Outside of test planning, enjoys badminton and exploring the world of numbers and patterns as an IIVA-certified Vedic Maths professional.

Sanjeev Balodia QA &AI Evangelist – HCL

Navya Vohra

iOS App Developer Mentor | Full Stack Developer | Tech Educator

Experience: iOS App Developer Mentor at Apple and CEC with extensive mobile and web development experience. Specializes in Swift and user-centric app development. Background in full-stack development across financial services and healthcare, building scalable solutions. Passionate about innovation and leverages Agile for enhanced usability, accessibility, and performance.

Passion: Actively contributes to CQTA event organization, fostering community engagement and knowledge sharing. Aims to inspire and mentor future developers, promote cutting-edge technologies, and drive advancements in software quality.

Fun Fact: Beyond coding, I channel my creativity into painting, cooking, and singing—whether it’s crafting an exquisite canvas, experimenting with new recipes, or performing for friends and family

Navya Vohra iOS App Developer Mentor at Apple and CEC

Sivakumar Ganesan

Senior Manager, Quality Engineering | Test Automation Leader | Community Builder

Experience: Global Quality Engineering leader with 18 years of experience, specializing in test automation, AI-powered testing, and enterprise transformation. As a Senior Manager at CIBC, leads large-scale projects, builds scalable automation frameworks, and mentors teams across banking, e-commerce, and publishing. Expertise includes CI/CD integration, model-based testing, and continuous testing strategies.

Passion: Contributes to the CQTA community by sharing industry insights via the newsletter. Aims to expand its reach, foster collaboration, and elevate QE practices through AI, automation, and best practices.

Fun Fact: Analyzes software by day and movies by night, enjoying structured problem-solving. Enjoys music and workouts in downtime.

Sivakumar Ganesan Senior Manager, Quality Engineering, CIBC

Pushpinder Malhotra

Senior QA Automation Manager for Northbridge Insurance

Experience: Pushpinder Malhotra, Senior QA Automation Manager at Northbridge Insurance, has over 18 years of experience managing testing across diverse industries. An automation expert, she specializes in technologies like Selenium, cloud, API testing, and service virtualization. A recognized QA thought leader, she frequently presents at industry conferences, sharing her expertise on API testing, service virtualization, and the impact of AI on QA.

Expertise: She is also the organizer of the QA Innovations Summit 2025, a premier event that brings together industry leaders, vendors and practitioners to explore the latest trends and advancements shaping the QA landscape.

Fun Fact: Pushpinder loves adventure sports, hiking, water sports, swimming and playing badminton.

Pushpinder Malhotra Senior QA Automation Manager for Northbridge Insurance

Ayush Anand

Quality Engineering and DevOps leader

Experience: Ayush Anand: Quality Engineering & DevOps leader (13+ years) specializing in AI-driven testing, shift-left methodologies, cloud-native QE, and DevTestOps. Drives excellence at Telus by empowering teams with automation, predictive analytics, and AI-powered testing.

Passion: CQTA core team member, committed to advancing Quality Engineering in Canada. Contributes to thought leadership, mentorship, and strategic initiatives. Organizes events, advocates for cutting-edge QA tech, and promotes quality as a culture through modern testing strategies.

Fun Fact: Piano, Astrophotography, Hiking are some of his many hobbies when not driving QE innovations.

Ayush Anand Quality Engineering and DevOps leader

Our Pillars

CQTA’s pillars—Connect, Collaborate, Build—foster a thriving Quality Engineering community. By promoting mentorship, networking, and events, CQTA enhances professional growth and strengthens the Canadian IT sector.

Connect

Creating opportunities for professionals to build relationships and share knowledge in the Quality Engineering community.

Build

We foster growth and innovation through continuous improvement initiatives and development programs.

Collaborate

We foster teamwork and collaboration, empowering professionals to share best practices and solve problems together.

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