Hi, I'm Arika.

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Welcome to my page. I am a Quality Engineer based in Toronto and a University of Waterloo alumna. I have worked with programming languages and technologies including Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Java. about tech concepts I am interested such as computer vision, full-stack development, and machine learning. My coding skills are mostly self-taught, and I definitely have a long way to go. Outside of tech, I follow new developments in Mathematics, read a lot of books, and travel whenever I get the chance.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy exploring new areas of technology, particularly computer vision, full-stack development, and machine learning. Much of my coding experience has been self-taught, and I am always looking for opportunities to expand my skills and learn something new.

Beyond tech, I enjoy following developments in mathematics, reading, and travelling whenever I get the chance.

Work Experience

Where I Worked

MDLand
SDET QA Engineer

Oct 2024 - Present

  • Verified 150+ feature requests and bug fixes deployed to production in under 6 months using JIRA
  • Used Playwright and MCP to migrate legacy tests and build scalable E2E automation pipelines
  • Used Postman and SQL to verify backend data accuracy and identify usability improvements
  • Executed functional, regression, and end-to-end testing to verify application functionality, data accuracy, and business requirements
Vivid Seats
Quality Engineer, Co-op

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Used Jira to verify user stories, document bugs, and track QA tasks
  • Developed reusable automation tests using Java, Selenium, JUnit, and WebDriver
  • Monitored builds and deployments using Jenkins and Skipper, and validated API integrations with Swagger
  • Supported Testmo rollout and onboarded teams through demos and SOP documentation
Ministry of Education
IT Quality Assurance Assistant, Co-op

Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Conducted front-end, smoke, regression, and compatibility testing for the Ontario Digital Curriculum Platform
  • Verified user stories and bug tickets across development, staging, and production environments
  • Collaborated with Agile teams to identify defects, design inconsistencies, and process improvements
  • Ensured web accessibility compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 guidelines
University of Waterloo, Fine Arts Dept.
Senior Course and Technical Support Assistant, Co-op

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Created software documentation and user manuals to support features and best practices
  • Identified 10 defects and missing features, providing recommendations for improvements
  • Developed web forms using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Google Apps Script for inventory management
  • Built an inventory management application using PowerApps, Power Automate, and Microsoft Lists

Projects

What I built