George Candea
About George Candea
George Candea is a Co-Founder and Board Observer at Cyberhaven, with extensive experience in academia and industry, including roles at EPFL and Oracle. He specializes in cybersecurity, operating systems, software reliability, and program analysis.
Work at Cyberhaven
George Candea has held multiple roles at Cyberhaven since its inception. He served as Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman from 2014 to 2016. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Co-Founder and Chief Scientist from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, he continued his involvement as Co-Founder and Board Member for 11 months. Since 2022, he has been serving as Co-Founder and Board Observer. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the company's direction and strategy.
Education and Expertise
George Candea has a strong academic background in computer science. He achieved his PhD from Stanford University in 2005. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His expertise encompasses cybersecurity, operating systems, software reliability, and program analysis, which he applies in both academic and industry settings.
Background in Academia
George Candea has been associated with the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since 2011, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor of Computer Science. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor from 2006 to 2011. His academic career includes significant research contributions and teaching in the field of computer science, enhancing the educational landscape at EPFL.
Previous Work Experience
Before his academic career, George Candea gained valuable industry experience. He worked at Oracle as a Senior Member of Technical Staff from 1998 to 2003. His early career included research internships at IBM Research in 1995, 1996, and at Microsoft Research in 1997. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at Stanford University from 1999 to 2005, where he contributed to various research projects.