Wilker Ambooken
About Wilker Ambooken
Wilker Ambooken is an accomplished engineering leader specializing in detection systems, currently working at Exabeam. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Xerox and Arkose Labs.
Work at Exabeam
Wilker Ambooken currently serves in Engineering Leadership for the Detection Team at Exabeam, a position he has held since 2023 in Foster City, California. In this role, he leads the development of entity and detection services that can process over 1 million events per second, leveraging Google Cloud technologies. He is responsible for integrating context-aware entity building and linking into Exabeam's New Scale TDIR product, which enhances threat detection and response workflows. His work involves utilizing advanced technologies such as Java, Big Table, Spanner, Redis, and Google Pub Sub.
Previous Experience at Xerox
Wilker Ambooken has extensive experience at Xerox, where he held multiple roles from 2006 to 2017. He started as Manager of Health & Welfare Product Engineering for one year before advancing to Senior Manager/Director of Engineering from 2007 to 2010. He later served as Vice President of Engineering for six years, contributing to various engineering initiatives during his tenure. His roles at Xerox provided him with a strong foundation in engineering leadership and product development.
Experience at Arkose Labs
Before joining Exabeam, Wilker Ambooken worked at Arkose Labs as part of the Engineering Leadership for the Detection Team from 2022 to 2023. His role involved overseeing engineering projects focused on enhancing detection capabilities. This position allowed him to further develop his expertise in security technologies and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Wilker Ambooken holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai. He also earned an Executive MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines, enhancing his capabilities in engineering leadership.
Background in Engineering Leadership
Wilker Ambooken has a diverse background in engineering leadership, having worked at clubsystems group from 2002 to 2005. His experience spans various roles and industries, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering processes and team management. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing technology and improving detection systems.