David Guagliardo
About David Guagliardo
David Guagliardo serves as Principal QA at Group One Trading, LP in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in engineering and mathematics, having held positions at Oxonica, Trading Technologies, and Genoptix, and holds degrees from the University of Florida, University of Chicago, and San Diego State University.
Current Role at Group One Trading
David Guagliardo serves as Principal QA at Group One Trading, LP, a position he has held since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring the reliability of trading systems. His experience in the financial technology sector contributes to the effectiveness of the QA team in maintaining high standards of software quality.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Group One Trading, David Guagliardo worked as a Quality Engineer at Trading Technologies from 2008 to 2011. His responsibilities included testing and validating trading software to enhance performance and user experience. Prior to that, he was an Associate Engineer at Oxonica from 2005 to 2008, where he contributed to engineering projects, further developing his technical skills.
Internship Experience at Genoptix
David began his professional career as an intern at Genoptix from 2003 to 2005. This role provided him with foundational experience in a laboratory setting, where he gained insights into the application of scientific principles in a practical environment.
Educational Background in Astronomy and Mathematics
David Guagliardo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy from the University of Florida, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining two Master of Science degrees: one in Physics from San Diego State University from 2002 to 2005, and another in Financial Math from the University of Chicago from 2009 to 2011. This diverse educational background supports his analytical skills in both scientific and financial domains.