France Antelme
About France Antelme
France Antelme serves as the Vice President of Quality and Reliability at Ouster, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in product verification and manufacturing, having held senior roles at Enphase Energy and Cisco.
Current Role at Ouster
France Antelme serves as the Vice President of Quality and Reliability at Ouster, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and reliability processes within the organization. His leadership contributes to the development and maintenance of high-quality standards in the company's products and services. Ouster is known for its innovative lidar technology, and Antelme's expertise plays a critical role in ensuring product reliability.
Previous Experience at Enphase Energy
France Antelme worked at Enphase Energy for a total of eight years, holding various leadership roles. He served as the Director and Senior Director of Product Verification from 2007 to 2015, where he focused on ensuring product quality and performance. Following this, he was promoted to Vice President of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Process Engineering from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Enphase Energy was marked by significant contributions to product development and manufacturing processes.
Career Background at Cisco
Prior to his time at Enphase Energy, France Antelme worked at Cisco for eight years, from 1999 to 2007. He held the positions of Manager and Senior Manager in Product Verification, where he was involved in the verification processes for various products. His experience at Cisco provided him with a strong foundation in product quality assurance and reliability, which he has carried into his subsequent roles.
Education and Qualifications
France Antelme studied Electronics Engineering at the University of Pretoria, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree from 1980 to 1985. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (B.Eng Hons) in Electronics Engineering from 1991 to 1992. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in quality and reliability.
Early Education
France Antelme completed his early education at Pretoria Boys High School from 1975 to 1979. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering and his professional career in technology and product verification.