Guy Balzam
About Guy Balzam
Guy Balzam is the Director of Product Management for Data & AI at Aqua Security and a consultant at Guy Balzam Consulting. With a background in social science and computer engineering, he specializes in frontend solutions and employs various research methods to drive customer-centric product development.
Work at Aqua
Guy Balzam serves as the Director of Product Management, Data & AI at Aqua Security since 2021. In this role, he leads the development and execution of product strategies focused on data and artificial intelligence. His responsibilities include driving cross-company strategic initiatives and ensuring organizational alignment. Balzam's expertise in product management is complemented by his background in both social science and computer engineering, allowing him to approach product development comprehensively.
Consulting Experience
Since 2015, Guy Balzam has operated his own consulting firm, Guy Balzam Consulting, where he specializes as a Product Management, Frontend, and AI Consultant. His work involves employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, coding, narrative analysis, and statistical analysis. This extensive experience allows him to create customer-centric products and solutions, particularly in fast-paced startup environments.
Education and Expertise
Guy Balzam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and East Asia Studies from Tel Aviv University, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Science, Technology, and Society at Bar-Ilan University, expected to finish in 2024. His educational background, combined with his practical experience, enhances his capabilities in product management and development, particularly in the areas of data and AI.
Professional Background
Guy Balzam has held various positions in the tech industry, contributing to his extensive knowledge in product management and frontend architecture. He worked as an Information Security Manager at ELAL from 2008 to 2011 and later as a Principal Product Manager at CA Technologies from 2011 to 2013. His roles also include Frontend Architect and Tech Lead at Ionir from 2018 to 2022, and Frontend Architect at Ment.io from 2017 to 2018. He has also been involved with Placer.ai as Frontend Tech Lead and Team Manager from 2019 to 2021, and as Head of Product and Growth at Billbeez from 2016 to 2018.
Technical Skills and Innovations
Guy Balzam specializes in architecting scalable and performant frontend solutions using technologies such as React and Angular. He has developed LLM security solutions and has experience utilizing data platforms and AI solutions through tools like Snowflake, dbt, and AWS Athena. His focus on leveraging customer insights drives his approach to creating innovative products from the ground up.