Brian Hoffpauer is a seasoned Quality Assurance Engineer with over eight years of experience in software testing, automation, and performance optimization. Currently based in Spokane, Washington, Brian has a proven track record of enhancing product quality, reducing post-release defects by 25%, and streamlining development cycles through Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. His expertise spans automated and manual testing, API validation using tools like Postman and Virtuoso, defect tracking in Jira, and root cause analysis with DataDog.

At eXp Realty, Brian executed comprehensive test plans for web and mobile applications, authored scalable automated scripts in JavaScript, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues proactively, resulting in improved UX satisfaction and system reliability. Prior roles include Senior Service Desk Analyst at Zodiac Aerospace, where he led a seamless company migration with zero downtime, and Founder & CEO of PauerSource Computers, delivering IT solutions to residential and business clients.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology & Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University. He is passionate about mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/brian-hoffpauer or via email at brian.hoffpauer@comcast.net.