David Blankinship

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DISC Type : ci

Staff QA Engineer at Bertram Labs, LLC

Louisville, Colorado, United States

Overview

David is a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer at Bertram Labs, specializing in test automation. With a background that includes roles at SportsLabs and Oracle, he brings deep expertise to ensuring product quality. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and a B. A. from Rice University.

Outside of his tech career, David is deeply passionate about outdoor recreation and community advocacy. He serves as a Director for the Coalition 4 Cyclists and enjoys gravel biking, running, hiking, cross-country skiing, and kayaking. His commitment extends to past roles on other local trails and open space boards.

He is a former president and board member of the Boulder Area Trails Coalition, actively working to improve local recreation.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Assertive

Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Software Test Automation
His current role at Bertram Labs and previous experience at Oracle and SportsLabs are focused on quality assurance and test automation for software products.
Cycling Advocacy
He is a Director for the Coalition 4 Cyclists and is actively involved in advocating for safer bike routes and expanding cycling infrastructure in Boulder County.
Outdoor Recreation
Beyond cycling, he is passionate about a wide range of outdoor activities including running, hiking, cross-country skiing, and kayaking.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Staff QA Engineer at Bertram Labs, LLC
5-2025
Board Member at Coalition 4 Cyclists
9-2016 - 12-2025
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Bertram Labs, LLC
4-2013 - 9-2016
Quality Assurance Manager at SportsLabs - A Silver Chalice Company
1-2013 - 10-2015
Board Member at Boulder Area Trails Coalition

Education

B.A. from Rice University
Master of Science - MS from University of Colorado Boulder

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Exp : 30 Location : Louisville, Colorado, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Staff QA Engineer at Bertram Labs, LLC
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And David

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