Sivakumar Ganesan is an accomplished Engineering Leader with 18+ years of expertise in software quality engineering, with a strong focus on banking and financial services. Over the past decade, he has played a key role in advancing test automation practices across major Canadian banks, including building and scaling automation communities of practice. Since 2021, he has been leading the Quality Engineering practice for CIBC’s Commercial Banking and Payments Technology group. Sivakumar is deeply passionate about intelligent automation, mentoring QA professionals, and fostering innovation to transform software delivery.
Sivakumar Ganesan is an accomplished Engineering Leader with 18+ years of expertise in software quality engineering, with a strong focus on banking and financial services. Over the past decade, he has played a key role in advancing test automation practices across major Canadian banks, including building and scaling automation communities of practice. Since 2021, he has been leading the Quality Engineering practice for CIBC’s Commercial Banking and Payments Technology group. Sivakumar is deeply passionate about intelligent automation, mentoring QA professionals, and fostering innovation to transform software delivery.
With over 15+ years of experience in technology delivery and leadership experience, Denella currently leads the implementation of conversational AI powered Asynchronous Messaging platform and Generative AI capabilities for RBC’s advice center, enhancing digital communication with clients and making RBC the first financial institution in Canada to launch an Asynchronous messaging channel.
Denella began her career as a software developer and quickly advanced into solution design, data architecture, and strategy. She established a data analytics team for Retail Banking and Payments Technology, focusing on Home Equity Financing and Regulatory Strategy. As Director of Data Strategy at I&TS Data Management Office, she executed strategies to democratize data for better decision-making and introduced conversational AI initiatives.
Passionate about empowering women in the tech industry, Denella advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of technology. Through mentorship programs, workshops, and community initiatives within the Women in Technology and operations ERG- Tech PowHer subcommittee within RBC, she strives to inspire the next generation of female technologists and innovators. Committed to breaking down barriers, she believes that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create a brighter future for all.
With over 15+ years of experience in technology delivery and leadership experience, Denella currently leads the implementation of conversational AI powered Asynchronous Messaging platform and Generative AI capabilities for RBC’s advice center, enhancing digital communication with clients and making RBC the first financial institution in Canada to launch an Asynchronous messaging channel.
Denella began her career as a software developer and quickly advanced into solution design, data architecture, and strategy. She established a data analytics team for Retail Banking and Payments Technology, focusing on Home Equity Financing and Regulatory Strategy. As Director of Data Strategy at I&TS Data Management Office, she executed strategies to democratize data for better decision-making and introduced conversational AI initiatives.
Passionate about empowering women in the tech industry, Denella advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of technology. Through mentorship programs, workshops, and community initiatives within the Women in Technology and operations ERG- Tech PowHer subcommittee within RBC, she strives to inspire the next generation of female technologists and innovators. Committed to breaking down barriers, she believes that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create a brighter future for all.
A dynamic senior technology leader, Aayush brings a wealth of experience, having led global teams of 500+ and delivered large-scale enterprise tech solutions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Known for his innovative mindset and hands-on leadership, he has consistently driven faster time-to-market, higher quality, and cost efficiencies at some of the world’s most respected companies.
With several granted and filed patents, a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and unmatched business acumen, Aayush brings unique insights on the evolving future of quality engineering and DevOps.
A dynamic senior technology leader, Aayush brings a wealth of experience, having led global teams of 500+ and delivered large-scale enterprise tech solutions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Known for his innovative mindset and hands-on leadership, he has consistently driven faster time-to-market, higher quality, and cost efficiencies at some of the world’s most respected companies.
With several granted and filed patents, a deep understanding of emerging technologies, and unmatched business acumen, Aayush brings unique insights on the evolving future of quality engineering and DevOps.
Wilhelm Haaker, Director of Solution Engineering at Parasoft, manages a global team of solution engineers dedicated to Parasoft’s web and cloud solutions. His team helps organizations modernize their software development and testing processes and optimize test automation for Agile transformation, API first, and cloud migration initiatives.
Wilhelm Haaker, Director of Solution Engineering at Parasoft, manages a global team of solution engineers dedicated to Parasoft’s web and cloud solutions. His team helps organizations modernize their software development and testing processes and optimize test automation for Agile transformation, API first, and cloud migration initiatives.
Lavanya Esambadu, solution engineer at Parasoft, partners closely with customers to address real-world testing challenges and elevate software quality. With over nine years of experience at Parasoft, Lavanya helps organizations optimize their software development and testing strategies, improve test automation practices, and drive quality initiatives across Agile, DevOps, and enterprise environments.
Lavanya Esambadu, solution engineer at Parasoft, partners closely with customers to address real-world testing challenges and elevate software quality. With over nine years of experience at Parasoft, Lavanya helps organizations optimize their software development and testing strategies, improve test automation practices, and drive quality initiatives across Agile, DevOps, and enterprise environments.
Kayla Gillman is a global consulting leader with over 15 years of experience driving transformation in software quality and enterprise delivery. She specializes in connecting business priorities with innovative testing and automation strategies, helping organizations navigate complex environments with clarity and impact.
As a Senior Manager at TTC Global, Kayla leads global pre-sales and consulting engagements, partnering with cross-functional teams across industries such as financial services, healthcare, energy, and insurance. Her expertise spans test automation, enterprise tooling, and delivery governance, with a proven record of guiding clients through SAP S/4HANA upgrades, large-scale automation programs, and AI-enabled quality initiatives.
Kayla’s leadership is defined by her ability to shape enterprise test strategies, align global stakeholders, and mentor delivery teams to deliver sustainable value at the intersection of people, process, and technology.
Kayla Gillman is a global consulting leader with over 15 years of experience driving transformation in software quality and enterprise delivery. She specializes in connecting business priorities with innovative testing and automation strategies, helping organizations navigate complex environments with clarity and impact.
As a Senior Manager at TTC Global, Kayla leads global pre-sales and consulting engagements, partnering with cross-functional teams across industries such as financial services, healthcare, energy, and insurance. Her expertise spans test automation, enterprise tooling, and delivery governance, with a proven record of guiding clients through SAP S/4HANA upgrades, large-scale automation programs, and AI-enabled quality initiatives.
Kayla’s leadership is defined by her ability to shape enterprise test strategies, align global stakeholders, and mentor delivery teams to deliver sustainable value at the intersection of people, process, and technology.
Tariq King is a recognized thought-leader in software quality engineering. He is currently the CEO and Head of Test IO. Tariq has over fifteen years’ professional experience in the software industry, and has formerly held positions including VP of Product-Services, Chief Scientist, Head of Quality, Quality Engineering Director, Software Engineering Manager, and Principal Architect. He has published over 40 research articles in peer-reviewed IEEE and ACM journals, conferences, and workshops, and has written book chapters and technical reports for Springer, O’Reilly, IGI Global, and more. Tariq has been an international keynote speaker and trainer at leading software conferences in industry and academia, and serves on multiple conference boards and program committees.
Tariq King is a recognized thought-leader in software quality engineering. He is currently the CEO and Head of Test IO. Tariq has over fifteen years’ professional experience in the software industry, and has formerly held positions including VP of Product-Services, Chief Scientist, Head of Quality, Quality Engineering Director, Software Engineering Manager, and Principal Architect. He has published over 40 research articles in peer-reviewed IEEE and ACM journals, conferences, and workshops, and has written book chapters and technical reports for Springer, O’Reilly, IGI Global, and more. Tariq has been an international keynote speaker and trainer at leading software conferences in industry and academia, and serves on multiple conference boards and program committees.
Renato leads customer accounts across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, bringing a strong foundation in software development and performance management. Starting his career as a developer, he advanced to lead a performance testing team, gaining in-depth expertise in SDLC processes, test automation, and application performance management. Over the past decade, Renato has partnered with large enterprise clients as an account executive, delivering high-quality, automation-driven solutions that enhance business value and foster continuous improvement in software development and outcomes.
Renato leads customer accounts across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, bringing a strong foundation in software development and performance management. Starting his career as a developer, he advanced to lead a performance testing team, gaining in-depth expertise in SDLC processes, test automation, and application performance management. Over the past decade, Renato has partnered with large enterprise clients as an account executive, delivering high-quality, automation-driven solutions that enhance business value and foster continuous improvement in software development and outcomes.
Parasar Saha is the founder and CEO of Digy4, a Quality Engineering product company that developed an AI-powered universal cloud platform for software testing. With over two decades of experience in Quality Engineering, Parasar has led global enterprise QE teams and is recognized for his expertise in designing cloud-based continuous testing platforms. Before founding Digy4, he held leadership roles as Head of Quality Engineering at global organizations such as Air Canada and SOTI, where he spearheaded the transformation to a comprehensive 360-degree continuous testing model. A prominent global speaker on AI adoption at the enterprise level, Parasar is also a founding member of the Canadian Quality and Testing Association (CQTA).
Parasar Saha is the founder and CEO of Digy4, a Quality Engineering product company that developed an AI-powered universal cloud platform for software testing. With over two decades of experience in Quality Engineering, Parasar has led global enterprise QE teams and is recognized for his expertise in designing cloud-based continuous testing platforms. Before founding Digy4, he held leadership roles as Head of Quality Engineering at global organizations such as Air Canada and SOTI, where he spearheaded the transformation to a comprehensive 360-degree continuous testing model. A prominent global speaker on AI adoption at the enterprise level, Parasar is also a founding member of the Canadian Quality and Testing Association (CQTA).
Greg Cento is the AVP, Enterprise Quality Engineering Platform. In 2021, Greg became accountable for leading the enterprise transformation of Sun Life’s testing teams from traditional SQA to Quality Engineering, and is now leading the journey from QE to Quality Intelligence. Greg and his team now provide a full suite of QE capabilities to Sun Life’s enterprise IT organization. Greg has over 25 years of experience in SQA and large organizational transformation.
Greg Cento is the AVP, Enterprise Quality Engineering Platform. In 2021, Greg became accountable for leading the enterprise transformation of Sun Life’s testing teams from traditional SQA to Quality Engineering, and is now leading the journey from QE to Quality Intelligence. Greg and his team now provide a full suite of QE capabilities to Sun Life’s enterprise IT organization. Greg has over 25 years of experience in SQA and large organizational transformation.
With over 18 years of experience in managing testing across domains including Telecom, Media, and Finance, Pushpinder Malhotra is the Senior QA Automation Manager for Northbridge Insurance. She specializes in developing and implementing cutting edge automation strategies for quality assurance and testing and is passionate about technologies like Selenium, cloud, API test automation, and service virtualization. As a recognized thought leader in the QA domain, she has had the privilege of speaking at esteemed conferences, including QA Financial, Star West and Parasoft events sharing insights on topics like API testing, service virtualization and the future of QA in the AI era. She is also the organizer of the QA Innovations Summit 2025.
With over 18 years of experience in managing testing across domains including Telecom, Media, and Finance, Pushpinder Malhotra is the Senior QA Automation Manager for Northbridge Insurance. She specializes in developing and implementing cutting edge automation strategies for quality assurance and testing and is passionate about technologies like Selenium, cloud, API test automation, and service virtualization. As a recognized thought leader in the QA domain, she has had the privilege of speaking at esteemed conferences, including QA Financial, Star West and Parasoft events sharing insights on topics like API testing, service virtualization and the future of QA in the AI era. She is also the organizer of the QA Innovations Summit 2025.
Jamie has over seven years of experience in the software testing industry. Drawing from her years of experience as an account manager and technical consultant, Jamie has helped companies and government agencies navigate complex testing challenges and use those as opportunities to implement scalable testing strategies. With deep expertise in functional test automation, she’s passionate about helping teams achieve quality with fast, cutting-edge tools.
Jamie has over seven years of experience in the software testing industry. Drawing from her years of experience as an account manager and technical consultant, Jamie has helped companies and government agencies navigate complex testing challenges and use those as opportunities to implement scalable testing strategies. With deep expertise in functional test automation, she’s passionate about helping teams achieve quality with fast, cutting-edge tools.
With a background in engineering and a deep understanding of AI and ML, Joanna takes pride in delivering impactful marketing strategies that drive measurable results. With 25 years of experience transforming and evolving both global 500 companies and startups, she’s worked on projects involving AI, big data analytics, and business intelligence. She leads Parasoft’s marketing and is always curious about new ways to approach business development, branding, strategic positioning, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement. She’s launched a variety of tools for companies, including SmartBear, SauceLabs, Confluent, IBM, and Oracle. Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.
With a background in engineering and a deep understanding of AI and ML, Joanna takes pride in delivering impactful marketing strategies that drive measurable results. With 25 years of experience transforming and evolving both global 500 companies and startups, she’s worked on projects involving AI, big data analytics, and business intelligence. She leads Parasoft’s marketing and is always curious about new ways to approach business development, branding, strategic positioning, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement. She’s launched a variety of tools for companies, including SmartBear, SauceLabs, Confluent, IBM, and Oracle. Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.
David Milette is cofounder and chief technology evangelist of SQALogic, DevOps Advisory Board Content Chair at DevNetwork and advisor to Henry and Wolf cybersecurity and data governance law firm. Passionate about helping organizations optimize their IT processes and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet their customers’ needs and expectations: David leverages his deep knowledge of quality engineering and his expertise in DevOps and Agile transformation to ensure that clients’ automation and quality assurance best practices are aligned with their business goals and deliver value.
David Milette is cofounder and chief technology evangelist of SQALogic, DevOps Advisory Board Content Chair at DevNetwork and advisor to Henry and Wolf cybersecurity and data governance law firm. Passionate about helping organizations optimize their IT processes and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet their customers’ needs and expectations: David leverages his deep knowledge of quality engineering and his expertise in DevOps and Agile transformation to ensure that clients’ automation and quality assurance best practices are aligned with their business goals and deliver value.
Joe Larizza is an accomplished leader in the field of quality assurance and testing of software, with a proven track record of successfully managing testing programs and implementing testing standards and procedures. He is currently the Director of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for BMO in Canada, where he ensures high-quality products throughout the development lifecycle by collaborating with technology teams In this role, he is responsible for designing comprehensive test strategies.
Joe Larizza is an accomplished leader in the field of quality assurance and testing of software, with a proven track record of successfully managing testing programs and implementing testing standards and procedures. He is currently the Director of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for BMO in Canada, where he ensures high-quality products throughout the development lifecycle by collaborating with technology teams In this role, he is responsible for designing comprehensive test strategies.
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