Benny Pinkas
About Benny Pinkas
Benny Pinkas is a member of the research team at Aptos, specializing in digital rights management, cryptography, and privacy. He has held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at Google, VMware, and Hewlett Packard, and has a strong focus on computer and communication security.
Work at Aptos
Benny Pinkas is currently a member of the research team at Aptos, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he contributes to the organization's research initiatives, focusing on advancements in technology and security. His expertise in digital rights management, cryptography, and privacy plays a crucial role in the team's efforts to enhance the security and functionality of Aptos's offerings.
Previous Experience at Google
From 2011 to 2012, Benny Pinkas worked as a visiting scientist at Google in New York, NY. During his tenure, he engaged in research activities that contributed to the company's understanding and development of various technological solutions. This experience added to his extensive background in computer and communication security.
Academic Background and Education
Benny Pinkas studied at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from 1985 to 1988. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from 1988 to 1991. He later pursued a PhD at the Weizmann Institute of Science, completing his studies from 1996 to 1999, which solidified his expertise in cryptography and security.
Research and Publications
Benny Pinkas has co-authored several publications in the field of cryptography and security. Notable works include 'Distributed Randomness using Weighted VRFs,' 'Towards Scalable Threshold Cryptosystems,' and 'Verifiable Secret Sharing Simplified.' These publications reflect his focus on multi-party computation and contribute to advancements in digital rights management and privacy.
Career Timeline and Roles
Benny Pinkas has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as a senior lecturer at the University of Haifa from 2005 to 2010, and as an affiliated researcher at VMware from 2017 to 2022. He also served as a research scientist at Hewlett Packard from 2002 to 2005 and as a member of the technical staff at Intertrust Technologies from 2000 to 2002. His diverse roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of computer security.