David Magnuson, M.S.
About David Magnuson, M.S.
David Magnuson, M.S., is a Senior Engineering Manager in Quality Assurance at ExtraHop Networks, where he oversees engineering release validation and quality strategy for Agile Scrum SDLC. He has extensive experience in software development and testing, having previously worked at Hewlett Packard and Microsoft, and actively mentors colleagues in best practices.
Work at ExtraHop
David Magnuson has served as Senior Engineering Manager in Quality Assurance at ExtraHop Networks since 2014. In this role, he manages engineering release validation and coordination for all ExtraHop appliances, ensuring that product releases meet high-quality standards. He defines and oversees the quality strategy for the Agile Scrum Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) at ExtraHop. Additionally, he leads strategic and tactical quality efforts as the company's products transition from on-premises to hybrid cloud environments. His responsibilities also include coordinating and managing offshore testing efforts to enhance the quality assurance process.
Education and Expertise
David Magnuson holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Software Engineering from National Technological University, which he completed in 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Kansas in 1991. His foundational education began with a diploma from Derby Senior High School in 1987. Magnuson studied Computer Science at Wichita State University from 1992 to 1996. His academic background supports his extensive experience in software development and quality assurance.
Background
David Magnuson has a robust professional background in software engineering and quality assurance. He worked at Hewlett Packard Co. as an Expert Software Design Engineer from 1996 to 2008, where he developed expertise in software design and engineering. Following this, he joined Microsoft Corporation as a Software Development Engineer in Test II from 2008 to 2014. His career has been characterized by a focus on quality management and software testing, leading to his current role at ExtraHop Networks.
Achievements
David Magnuson holds four U.S. patents, reflecting his innovative contributions to the software engineering field. He actively mentors colleagues, sharing best practices in software development and testing. His leadership in defining quality strategies and managing release validation processes has significantly impacted product quality at ExtraHop Networks. Magnuson's efforts in coordinating offshore testing have further enhanced the company's quality assurance processes.