Amir Jerbi
About Amir Jerbi
Amir Jerbi is the Co-Founder and CTO of Aqua Security, where he focuses on cloud native security. He has extensive experience in software development and security engineering, having worked at notable companies such as CA Technologies and Mamram.
Work at Aqua Security
Amir Jerbi serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Aqua Security, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on advancing cloud native security solutions, addressing the needs of organizations transitioning to container technology. Under his leadership, Aqua Security has developed innovative security measures for cloud environments, ensuring the protection of applications and data.
Previous Experience at CA Technologies
Before joining Aqua Security, Amir Jerbi worked at CA Technologies for a total of 11 years, holding positions as both Senior Software Architect and Principal Software Architect. His tenure from 2004 to 2015 involved collaborating with teams to enhance security for Fortune 100 customers, particularly during their migration to virtualization technologies. His contributions included developing strategies to secure Linux and Windows hosts.
Education and Expertise
Amir Jerbi holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from The Open University, which he completed from 2006 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 1996 to 2003. Additionally, he pursued an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at Tapas, completing this program in 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in Kubernetes, cloud security, and enterprise software development.
Background in Development
Amir Jerbi began his career as a Developer at Mamram, where he worked from 1995 to 1999. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in software architecture and security engineering. His background includes working with a team of cloud native experts, focusing on DevOps, Open Source, and Security engineering.