Yoni Leitersdorf
About Yoni Leitersdorf
Yoni Leitersdorf is the Vice President of Indeni at BlueCat, having previously founded and served as CEO of Indeni for 14 years. He has extensive experience in network security and technology leadership, with a background in angel investing and a commitment to enhancing security infrastructure for various organizations.
Current Role at BlueCat
Yoni Leitersdorf serves as the Vice President of Indeni at BlueCat, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the integration and growth of the Indeni business and team within BlueCat. Under his leadership, the Indeni division has transformed into BlueCat Infrastructure Assurance (BCIA), which focuses on automating security tasks and processes. This initiative aims to enhance organizational uptime and improve security posture for clients globally.
Previous Experience at Indeni
Yoni Leitersdorf founded Indeni in 2009 and served as its CEO until 2023, leading the company for 14 years. Indeni was established to address challenges faced by network security engineering teams in maintaining infrastructure configuration and compliance. During his tenure, Indeni provided services to prominent organizations, including credit card issuers, global airlines, and government agencies.
Experience at Cymulate
From 2022 to 2023, Yoni served as the US Chief Technology Officer at Cymulate. His role involved overseeing technology initiatives and contributing to the company's strategic direction during his year-long tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Background in Technology and Defense
Yoni Leitersdorf's career began in the Israel Defense Forces, where he worked as a Tech Lead from 2002 to 2007. Following this, he held a position as a Product and Project Manager at Check Point Software Technologies from 2008 to 2009. His experience in these roles provided him with a strong foundation in technology management and project execution.
Education and Investment Activities
Yoni studied at The Open University of Israel, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from 2008 to 2011. In addition to his professional roles, he is an active angel investor, having invested in over a dozen early-stage companies. He assists these companies with go-to-market strategies and technology challenges, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation in the tech industry.