Summary
Garrett Hoffa is a Senior Software Test Engineer with nine years of experience focused on building reliable, automated test systems for complex software at Qualtrics. He brings strong hands-on skills in Python, C++, networking, SaltStack, and JavaScript test automation (including Protractor), bridging system-level understanding with application testing. A Brigham Young University alumnus who started his career as a system administrator and CS TA, he combines operational discipline with test engineering to improve observability and deployment robustness. Known for pragmatic problem solving, he elevates quality by designing tests that catch subtle networking and integration issues before they reach customers. Based in Provo, Utah, Garrett favors scalable automation over manual checks and often vets solutions through cross-team collaboration to shorten feedback loops.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Brigham Young University