Katy Brockmann
About Katy Brockmann
Katy Brockmann is a Software QA Engineer with extensive experience in education and quality assurance. She has worked in various roles, including teaching and project leadership, before joining Benefitfocus in 2019.
Current Role at Benefitfocus
Katy Brockmann serves as a Software QA Engineer at Benefitfocus, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software products. Her work involves testing software applications, identifying bugs, and collaborating with development teams to enhance product performance. Benefitfocus is known for its innovative solutions in the benefits management sector, and Brockmann's contributions support the company's commitment to delivering high-quality software.
Previous Experience in Education
Katy Brockmann has a background in education, having worked at Charleston County School District in various teaching roles. She served as a 6th Grade Science Teacher from 2014 to 2017, and as a 7th Grade Science Teacher for five months in 2013. Additionally, she was a Project Lead the Way and STEM Teacher from 2017 to 2018. Her experience in education has provided her with strong communication and organizational skills, which are beneficial in her current role in software quality assurance.
Experience as Code Camp Instructor
From 2016 to 2017, Katy Brockmann worked as a Code Camp Instructor at Charleston Digital Corridor. In this position, she taught coding skills to students, helping to foster interest in technology and programming. This role allowed her to combine her educational background with her passion for technology, contributing to the development of future tech talent in the Charleston area.
Work at Avoxi
Katy Brockmann worked as a QA Engineer at Avoxi from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she focused on quality assurance processes, ensuring that software products met the required standards before release. Her experience at Avoxi contributed to her skills in software testing and quality management, which she continues to apply in her current position at Benefitfocus.
Educational Background
Katy Brockmann studied at the College of Charleston, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from 2009 to 2012. Her education provided her with foundational knowledge in teaching methodologies and curriculum development, which she applied during her time as an educator. This academic background supports her analytical skills in her current role in software quality assurance.