Bryan Holder
About Bryan Holder
Bryan Holder is a Senior Engineering Manager at Faire, specializing in Developer Tools and Productivity. He has extensive experience in software development and quality engineering, with a career spanning over a decade across various notable companies.
Work at Faire
Bryan Holder currently serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for Developer Tools and Productivity at Faire. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely. Prior to this position, he held the role of Senior Engineering Manager, Test at Faire from 2022 to 2023, and also worked as a Staff Software Engineer in Test from 2021 to 2022. His progression within the company highlights his expertise in engineering management and software development.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Holder earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Accounting from McMaster University, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Computing (Honours) with Professional Internship with Distinction from Queen's University, which he completed from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering.
Background in Software Development
Bryan Holder has extensive experience in software development and quality engineering. He began his career as a Java Developer intern at IBM from 2006 to 2007. Over the years, he has held various roles, including Software Developer at Stone Orchard Software Inc., QA Analyst at IBM, and Senior Software Developer in Test at Scotiabank. His diverse experience spans multiple companies and roles, showcasing his adaptability and technical skills.
Career Progression
Bryan Holder's career includes significant positions at various leading companies. He worked at Acquia as a QA Engineer from 2014 to 2016, and later served as a Technical Lead in Quality Engineering at Xero from 2018 to 2020. He also held a Technical Lead role at Hubdoc for a brief period in 2018. His career reflects a steady advancement in responsibilities and expertise within the software development and quality assurance sectors.
Professional Experience Timeline
Bryan Holder's professional timeline includes various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Stone Orchard Software Inc. as a Software Developer in 2010, followed by a contract position at IBM as a QA Analyst from 2013 to 2014. His experience at Scotiabank spans two roles, first as a Software Developer in Test from 2016 to 2017, and then as a Senior Software Developer in Test from 2017 to 2018. This timeline illustrates his continuous engagement in the tech industry.