David Petrofsky
About David Petrofsky
David Petrofsky is a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Hearst, specializing in Commerce in Content. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked for notable companies such as Google, Symantec, and Guidance Software.
Work at Hearst
David Petrofsky currently holds the position of Senior Full Stack Engineer in the Commerce in Content division at Hearst. He began this role in 2024 and has been working remotely from Los Angeles County, California. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining full-stack solutions that enhance commerce-related content.
Previous Experience at Google
Prior to his current role, David Petrofsky worked at Google as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2023. During his six years at Google, he contributed to various projects, focusing on software development and engineering solutions in an on-site capacity in Irvine, California.
Career at Guidance Software
David Petrofsky has a significant history with Guidance Software, where he served as a Senior SQA Engineer from 2008 to 2012. He later advanced to the role of Principal Developer, working there from 2012 to 2017. His tenure at Guidance Software spanned a total of nine years, during which he played a key role in software quality assurance and development.
Educational Background
David Petrofsky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from UCLA. He attended the university from 2002 to 2006, completing his studies in four years. His education provided a strong foundation for his career in software engineering.
Early Career Experience
David Petrofsky began his career with various internships that laid the groundwork for his future roles. He worked as an SQA Engineering Intern at Symantec in 2006 and as an IT/Data Center Intern at DIRECTV in 2005. He also held a position as an SQA Contract Engineer at Symantec from 2006 to 2007 and as an Associate SQA Engineer from 2007 to 2008.