Meet Srimoyee, Software Testing & Assurance Manager at RSSB

What do you enjoy most about your current role?

“There are three key aspects of my role that I enjoy. These are, challenging projects, freedom to explore and the feeling of being valued at work.

In my role I get the opportunity to work on diverse rail projects with stakeholders, clients, and suppliers, addressing new challenges every day. This makes it an extremely stimulating experience. I have always enjoyed the degree of control and independence at my job. My voice is always heard even at the highest level.

My managers and peers have encouraged me to innovate and bring new ideas to the table. My colleagues care about me as a person and about my professional growth.

I appreciate the genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals across the organisation. ”

What skills have you developed at RSSB?

“I am grateful to RSSB for creating an environment that has helped me grow both professionally and personally. Here, I have the opportunity to learn from my peers, leaders and teams every day.

Currently, I am single-handedly managing the entire testing portfolio and acting as the quality gatekeeper for all software projects.

In my time here, I have continued to sharpen my skillsets across multiple emerging tools and technologies. I have also gained great insights into GB railways, which was a new industry for me.

Last but not least, I have been amazed by the level of collaboration and cooperation from all team members, working towards a common goal of successful delivery and a safer railway. ”

Any particular personal interests or hobbies that you'd like to share?

“I take an interest in quite a few things outside work, like dancing, I have over 12 years of formal training in Indian classical dance, Bharatnatyam.

I also enjoy reciting poetry from various languages and have taken part in many events since my childhood.

But my biggest passion is travelling, especially adventure travel. One special mention is a trip to Mongolia. On this trip we took a three-day horse riding tour in the north of the country, covering 120 kilometres over mountainous terrain in extremely cold weather (with a blooper of falling off a horse on the final day). This was followed by four days in the Gobi Desert in the south, staying with a nomadic family of camel herders, getting blistered under 55 degrees Celsius. Travelling to unique places like this has really broadened my horizons and bolstered my love of getting to know new cultures and people. I believe in the mantra “If you never go, you will never know.”