Gilad Elyashar
About Gilad Elyashar
Gilad Elyashar serves as the Chief Product Officer at Aqua Security, where he leads product management teams and drives product strategy for cloud security. He has extensive experience in the tech industry, including significant roles at Microsoft and a solid educational background in Computer Science and Business.
Work at Aqua
Gilad Elyashar serves as the Chief Product Officer at Aqua Security, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he plays a crucial part in shaping the company's product strategy, particularly in supporting enterprises with their digital transformation and cloud security initiatives. His extensive experience in product management enables him to effectively lead large teams and drive product development that aligns with market needs.
Education and Expertise
Gilad Elyashar holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from Tel Aviv University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and strategic decision-making.
Background
Before joining Aqua Security, Gilad Elyashar accumulated significant experience at Microsoft, where he held various roles in product management. He worked as Partner Director of Product Management for Microsoft Defender for Cloud from 2021 to 2023, and previously served as Principal Group PM Manager for Azure Defender and Azure Security Center from 2018 to 2021. His career began in the IDF, where he worked as a Programmer and Team Lead from 2001 to 2006.
Achievements
Gilad Elyashar has a proven track record of building and launching products that have generated over $100 million in annual recurring revenue. His contributions to product management at Microsoft and Aqua Security reflect his ability to drive successful product outcomes and meet the needs of enterprise clients in the technology sector.