Brian Cost
About Brian Cost
Brian Cost is a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at ExtraHop, with extensive experience in software development and testing. He has previously held various roles at Microsoft and Hulu, contributing to the development of testing frameworks and leading QA projects.
Work at ExtraHop
Brian Cost has been employed at ExtraHop as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. His experience in quality assurance spans several years, allowing him to apply best practices and methodologies to enhance product performance.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Brian Cost worked at Microsoft for a total of 13 years across various roles. His tenure included positions such as Senior Design Engineer/Test, Senior Test Lead, and Software Test Lead. He contributed to multiple product cycles and served as a Scrum Master, utilizing agile development methodologies to improve project outcomes.
Experience at Hulu
At Hulu, Brian Cost served as a Senior Software Developer in Test from 2016 to 2018. He developed an automated testing framework for the Hulu app, which supported platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, and Amazon FireTV. Additionally, he wrote SDK APIs for a testing framework and mentored QA team members on best practices.
Education and Expertise
Brian Cost holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software quality assurance and testing. He has extensive experience in developing testing frameworks and managing QA projects.
Background in Software Development and Testing
Brian Cost has a diverse background in software development and testing, having worked in various capacities since 1997. His roles have included managing external vendors, directing QA projects, and mentoring team members. This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of quality assurance processes.