Brendan Mc Elroy
About Brendan Mc Elroy
Brendan McElroy is a Software Test Engineer with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently employed at Wizards of the Coast since 2022. He has previously worked at notable companies such as Microsoft, Monolith Productions, and Bungie, contributing to various quality assurance and testing roles.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Brendan Mc Elroy has been employed at Wizards of the Coast as a Software Test Engineer since 2022. In this role, he oversees the testing of real-world augmented reality features and tests for game compatibility with cross-platform play. His contributions are essential to ensuring the quality and functionality of the company's gaming products.
Previous Experience in Software Testing
Prior to his current position, Brendan Mc Elroy worked at Microsoft as a Software Test Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Test Associate at Microsoft from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes roles at Monolith Productions as a QA Tester from 2017 to 2018, and at Mojang AB as a Software Test Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a QA Tester at Wargaming.net from 2014 to 2016 and at Deep Silver Volition from 2012 to 2013.
Education in Computer Game Development
Brendan Mc Elroy earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Game Development from DePaul University. His studies spanned from 2008 to 2012, providing him with a solid foundation in game development principles and practices.
Background in Quality Assurance
Brendan Mc Elroy has a diverse background in quality assurance within the gaming industry. He began his career as a QA Tester at Deep Silver Volition in 2012 and continued to build his expertise through various roles, including a Network Tester position at Bungie in 2016. His extensive experience in QA has equipped him with the skills necessary to ensure high-quality gaming experiences.