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Fathima Jamal-Deen & Nethma Wimalasuriya

Nethma Wimalasuriya and Fathima Jamal-Deen are passionate Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET) who transitioned from diverse backgrounds into the tech industry. Nethma, originally from aviation, and Fathima, who found her calling in software testing during university, both emphasise the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and mentorship. They actively encourage young girls to pursue careers in IT and STEM, demonstrating through their own journeys that the tech industry is accessible to everyone. Their recent initiative at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College aimed to inspire students by showcasing the dynamic and rewarding nature of a career in software testing.

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Introduction

In January, Nethma Wimalasuriya and Fathima Jamal-Deen had the opportunity to visit Shooters Hill Sixth Form College to give a presentation to students about our role as SDET consultants. The goal was to introduce them to software testing, explain what we do daily, and give them a hands-on experience with an exercise that simulated real-life testing scenarios.

The main theme of our presentation was to show them what an SDET does, how we work with clients to help improve software quality, and what a career as an SDET looks like. We wanted to demonstrate that the tech industry is accessible to anyone, regardless of their educational background or experience.

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Topics: Software Testing, Women in Tech, SDET, nFocus SDET Academy

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