Tom Ku
About Tom Ku
Tom Ku serves as the Co-Founder and CTO of Corsa Security, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in network security and virtualization, with previous leadership roles at Magnet Beauty, BEA Systems, and Sun Microsystems.
Work at Corsa Security
Tom Ku serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Corsa Security since 2021. In this role, he has played a significant part in developing a turnkey network security virtualization platform. His responsibilities include providing strategic technical direction essential for expanding and scaling the company's products. Ku focuses on simplifying traffic inspection and threat protection for large enterprises and service providers. He has also been involved in automating firewall virtualization to help clients reduce their total cost of ownership.
Previous Experience at Magnet Beauty
Before his current role, Tom Ku was the Chief Executive Officer at Magnet Beauty from 2019 to 2021. He worked in Silicon Valley, California, during this two-year tenure. His leadership at Magnet Beauty contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and operational management.
Background in Software and Professional Services
Tom Ku has extensive experience in the software and professional services sector. He served as the Vice President of Software and Professional Services at BEA Systems from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he held the position of Chief Architect for Sun Integration at Sun Microsystems for one year in 1995-1996. His early career also includes a role as Service Information Systems Manager at Sun Microsystems, where he worked across multiple European countries.
Education and Expertise
Tom Ku holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Davis. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield University, focusing on International Marketing. Furthering his education, he studied Marketing Management at CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing. His expertise includes scaling network security through virtualization platforms and integrating virtualization with intelligent orchestration for zero-touch network security operations.
Achievements in Mobile and Cloud Technologies
Throughout his career, Tom Ku has successfully launched next-generation solutions and has extensive experience in mobile and cloud technologies. His work has contributed to advancements in network security and virtualization, particularly in automating processes that enhance operational efficiency for clients.