Alex Bernauer
About Alex Bernauer
Alex Bernauer is a Senior Manager of Software Quality Assurance with extensive experience in leading global teams and expertise in various testing methodologies. He has held significant roles at multiple companies, including Hach and RealPage, and currently works at PrismHR in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Work at PrismHR
Alex Bernauer currently serves as the Senior Manager of Software Quality Assurance at PrismHR, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and leads a team of engineers in Fort Collins, Colorado. His responsibilities include ensuring software quality and implementing testing strategies that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Software Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Alex worked at RealPage, Inc. as Senior Manager of Software Quality Assurance Engineering from 2007 to 2019. He also held the position of Global Manager of Software Quality Assurance Engineering at Hach from 2019 to 2022. Earlier in his career, he was a Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst at LendingTree from 2004 to 2007 and a Software Quality Assurance Analyst at NWP Services Corp from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Alex Bernauer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from UC Irvine. He possesses extensive expertise in various quality assurance methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. His technical skills encompass API testing using REST-assured and Postman, as well as UI automation frameworks utilizing Selenium Webdriver with Java.
Skills in Quality Assurance
Alex is proficient in identifying root causes of issues and optimizing productivity within teams. He has experience in source code examination, debugging, and integrating test automation with CI/CD pipelines. His skills also include gray, black, and white box analysis, load and performance testing, and using tools such as QuickTest Pro (UFT) and SQL.
Team Leadership and Development
Alex has a strong background in hiring, building, and leading high-performing teams. He is experienced in training, mentoring, motivating, and empowering team members to achieve their best performance. His leadership approach focuses on fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team productivity and effectiveness.