I am currently working as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Ivalua, where I contribute to ensuring the reliability of the complex software solution of the company. Looking back, my journey into software quality engineering and my progression within the company were strongly supported by the knowledge I gained during the Master’s program at CNAM.
Before joining the program, I worked first as a developer and later as a test automation engineer. While my professional experience allowed me to develop strong software engineering skills, I realized that I lacked a deeper understanding of a critical aspect of modern computing: networks, protocols, and distributed systems. Seeking to broaden my expertise beyond web applications development alone, I decided to enroll in the Master’s program in Computer Networks and IoT Systems at CNAM.
The program provided me with a solid understanding of modern ICT technologies. Among the courses that had the greatest impact on my professional development were Network Security and Operations Research. Network Security helped me better understand the challenges and responsibilities involved in developing and testing internet-connected applications, knowledge that remains highly relevant in my daily work at Ivalua. Operations Research proved equally valuable, as it directly supported the analytical approach I later applied to my internship project.
The language courses, particularly French, were also an important as improving my language skills helped me integrate successfully into the French professional environment where I work now and collaborate more effectively with colleagues.
I joined Ivalua as an intern with the mission of designing a testing strategy for an application versioning system, which manages the automatic resolution of SQL conflicts. During this project, I proposed and implemented a Model-Based Testing approach, using node diagrams and workflow modeling to generate and prioritize test scenarios.
After the successful delivery of the project and its deployment to production, I was offered a permanent position as a Quality Engineer. One year later, I was promoted to Quality Assurance Analyst, where I now work closely with the backend development team. Thanks to these professional opportunities, I have also had the chance to participate in international company events, including a week-long team-building experience in Marbella, Spain.
I recommend this program to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of modern information systems and expand their professional opportunities. Whether coming from software development, networking, testing, or another IT discipline, the Master’s program in Computer Networks and IoT Systems provides both the technical foundations and the practical skills needed to succeed either in the professional or academic world.
