Dave Bernhardt
About Dave Bernhardt
Dave Bernhardt is the Chief Financial Officer at SentinelOne, with over 20 years of experience in managing financial operations for technology companies.
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Dave Bernhardt is the Chief Financial Officer at SentinelOne, based in Mountain View, California, United States.
Current Employment at SentinelOne
Dave Bernhardt currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at SentinelOne. He played a key role in the company's successful IPO in 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing all financial operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. SentinelOne is a cybersecurity company known for its advanced endpoint protection.
Education and Expertise
Dave Bernhardt holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a focus on Finance from Santa Clara University, completed between 1992 and 1995. He has extensive expertise in SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance, and technical accounting standards. His background includes substantial experience in managing financial operations for both public and private technology companies.
Previous Role at Chegg Inc.
From 2011 to 2020, Dave Bernhardt served as Vice President of Finance at Chegg Inc. in Santa Clara, CA. During his tenure, he led financial planning and analysis efforts that supported significant revenue growth. He also defined and executed the financial strategy for Chegg’s IPO in 2013. Chegg is a publicly traded SaaS-based education platform, and Bernhardt played a crucial role in its financial success.
Previous Role at Palantir Technologies
Between 2009 and 2013, Dave Bernhardt was the Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller at Palantir Technologies in Palo Alto, CA. He was responsible for scaling finance operations and implementing robust financial systems to support the company’s rapid expansion. His work ensured strict adherence to regulatory requirements and facilitated the company's growth.
Previous Employment at Various Companies
Dave Bernhardt held numerous significant roles before his current position at SentinelOne. He was the Corporate Controller at SumTotal Systems, LLC from 2004 to 2009, and the Senior Financial Analyst, Americas' Sales at BEA Systems, Inc. from 2001 to 2004. He also served as Controller for the Media Division at Inktomi Corporation from 1999 to 2001. Earlier in his career, he was a Business Assurance Senior Associate, Audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 1996 to 1999.
Industry Contributions and Board Membership
Dave Bernhardt served as an Advisory Board Member at Rutgers University from 2018 to 2022. His role involved providing strategic insights and guidance based on his extensive experience in finance, particularly within the technology sector. He helped advise on financial matters and contributed to shaping the university’s educational offerings in finance.