Yariv Snapir
About Yariv Snapir
Yariv Snapir is the Director of Engineering at Optimove, with a strong background in cloud security and engineering management. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Aqua Security, HP, and ServiceNow, and holds dual bachelor's degrees in Physics and Computer Science from Ben-Gurion University.
Current Role at Optimove
Yariv Snapir serves as the Director of Engineering at Optimove, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and collaborating with various departments within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of scalable software solutions and ensuring the implementation of effective engineering practices.
Previous Experience at Aqua Security
Before joining Optimove, Yariv Snapir worked at Aqua Security as the Director of Cloud Security Engineering from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Aqua Security involved managing cloud security engineering efforts, contributing to the company's focus on securing cloud-native applications.
Career at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Yariv Snapir has significant experience at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He served as R&D Section Manager for PrintOS cloud applications at HP from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he was an R&D Group Manager for Service Anywhere applications at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2012 to 2017. His roles involved managing teams and driving product development in cloud-based services.
Educational Background
Yariv Snapir studied at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Physics and Computer Science from 1998 to 2002. He also completed his high school education at Shaar Hanegev regional school, focusing on Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, achieving his diploma from 1981 to 1992.
Technical Expertise and Innovations
Yariv Snapir has a strong background in scalable SaaS and cloud engineering. He emphasizes the use of simple yet robust architectures, including micro-services, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes. He holds several approved patents that reflect his ability to turn customer challenges into innovative solutions.