Christopher Hoppe — DevOps Engineer
I’m an AI Executive, technology leader, and practitioner who focuses on modernizing how large organizations build, secure, and operate software. I write and speak about AI in production, engineering leadership, and quality at scale—sharing what actually works inside complex, regulated environments. My LinkedIn posts regularly reach tens of thousands of professionals, not because they’re theoretical, but because they’re grounded in real delivery experience. For nearly 30 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of modernization, quality engineering, and platform delivery, helping organizations move from legacy systems and manual processes to secure, automated, high-performance environments. At the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), I led QA, DevSecOps, and modernization programs supporting millions of public users and more than 8,000 internal professionals. The work was large-scale, highly visible, and mission-critical—where reliability, security, and trust truly matter. As a senior engineering and AI leader, I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams that blend quality, automation, platform engineering, and AI-enabled delivery. I stay close to the work as a practitioner, ensuring strategy reflects real constraints and measurable outcomes—not just good intentions. Some results I’m proud of: Reduced regression cycles by 40% and reached 70% automation coverage through enterprise CI/CD adoption Cut production defects by 25–50% using data-driven quality governance and continuous testing Improved vendor performance by 35% and reduced costs by 15% through clear metrics and accountability Increased team retention by 20% by investing in mentoring, inclusion, and leadership development I’m certified in Scrum Master, Collaborative Leadership, and Cultural Competence, and I lead with clarity, trust, and accountability. My approach to AI, quality, and modernization is practical and outcome-driven—aligning technology decisions with real business and mission needs. Outside of technology, I’ve pursued formal fine arts study in Europe in oil painting, sculpting, and traditional materials. That creative background shapes how I lead—strengthening my ability to observe systems, balance structure with adaptability, and connect vision to execution. I bring a rare mix of AI leadership, engineering rigor, and creative perspective—helping organizations turn legacy into agility and ideas into durable, measurable results.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Government-focused Quality Engineering and DevSecOps leader with extensive experience in modernization.
Location: Arvada, Colorado, United States
Experience: 29 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Quality Engineering
- Devsecops
- Web Development
- Systems Administration
- Quality Assurance
Career Highlights
- Reduced regression cycles by 40% through CI/CD adoption.
- Achieved 70% automation coverage in testing.
- Increased team retention by 20% through mentoring.
Work Experience
US Patent and Trademark Office
Senior Software Test Manager / DevSecOps QA Lead (28 yrs 11 mos)
Web Developer & Systems Administrator (3 yrs 3 mos)
United States Patent and Trademark office
Senior Software test Engineer(test manager) (29 yrs 6 mos)
Education
at University of Cambridge
Masters of Information Systems at Marymount University
Bachelors of Science at University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - BS at New Mexico State University
