David Antoine
About David Antoine
David Antoine is a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer at ExaGrid, where he develops automation scripts in Python and has expertise in data storage arrays. With previous experience at Dell and Verizon Labs, he possesses a broad skill set in networking, server administration, and video testing.
Work at ExaGrid
David Antoine has been employed at ExaGrid as a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing automation scripts in Python to improve test execution processes. His responsibilities include setting up and testing data storage arrays, which involves load generation and verification using various test tools. David's expertise contributes to the overall quality assurance efforts within the organization.
Previous Experience at Dell
Before joining ExaGrid, David Antoine worked at Dell as a Principal QA Engineer from 2011 to 2017. During his six years at Dell, he was involved in various quality assurance initiatives and contributed to the development of testing strategies that enhanced product reliability. His experience at Dell provided him with a solid foundation in quality assurance practices.
Experience at Verizon Labs
David Antoine also has experience working at Verizon Labs as a Video Systems Integration and Test Engineer from 2007 to 2011. In this role, he focused on video testing, which included responsibilities such as Video on Demand, ad splicing, and targeted advertising. His work at Verizon Labs allowed him to gain valuable insights into video systems and integration testing.
Technical Skills and Expertise
David Antoine possesses a diverse set of technical skills. He is knowledgeable in data backup and disaster recovery techniques and has experience with VMware and Vsphere Hypervisor on bare metal, as well as WorkstationPRO. His networking skills include TCP/IP, IPv6, DHCP, and DNS, and he is proficient in using Wireshark for trace capture and switch configuration. Additionally, he has server administration skills across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, BSD, and CentOS.
Video Testing Expertise
David Antoine has extensive experience in video testing, encompassing various aspects such as Video on Demand, ad splicing, targeted advertising, and guide and widget load testing. His background in this area has equipped him with the necessary skills to ensure the quality and performance of video systems.