David Gareis
About David Gareis
David Gareis is an Associate Director SDET at FINRA, with a strong background in software engineering and DevOps. He has held various roles at companies such as Comcast, IBM, and HP, accumulating extensive experience in technical leadership and team collaboration.
Work at FINRA
David Gareis serves as the Associate Director of Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at FINRA. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Denver, Colorado. In this position, he applies his extensive experience in software engineering and testing to enhance the quality and reliability of FINRA's software products.
Previous Experience at Comcast
David Gareis held multiple roles at Comcast, serving as Senior Manager of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2018 and again from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Comcast totaled four years, during which he worked remotely and focused on leading software engineering teams and driving project success.
Technical Expertise and Skills
David Gareis possesses a deep technical background with practical experience in various areas including DevOps, Site-Reliability Engineering (SRE), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), microservices, containerization, cloud architecture, and AWS. His expertise enables him to effectively manage and optimize software development processes.
Education and Academic Background
David Gareis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Colorado Denver, studying from 2004 to 2008. He also completed an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies at De Anza College, where he studied from 1996 to 2003. This educational foundation supports his technical skills and professional development.
Career History and Roles
David Gareis has held various positions throughout his career, including Senior Software Engineer - Technical Lead at This Technology, Inc. from 2013 to 2015, and Senior Unix System Administrator at IBM from 2001 to 2006. His diverse roles across different companies have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software engineering and system administration.