Jaroslav Gergic
About Jaroslav Gergic
Jaroslav Gergic is the Senior Director of Software Engineering at SentinelOne in Prague, Czechia, with extensive experience in engineering leadership and innovation.
Current Company
Jaroslav Gergic is the Senior Director of Software Engineering at SentinelOne, a cutting-edge cybersecurity company. He operates out of Prague, Czechia in this leadership role. His current focus includes driving innovation and operational excellence within the organization.
Past Roles at Cisco
Jaroslav Gergic worked at Cisco from 2015 to 2022 in Prague, Czechia. He served as the Head of Engineering from 2015 to 2020, followed by a role as Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he was instrumental in leading and managing engineering teams, honing his expertise in managing large-scale software development projects.
Mentorship Roles
Jaroslav Gergic actively contributes to the startup ecosystem through his mentorship roles. He currently mentors at MSIC (Moravskoslezské inovační centrum) in Ostrava, JIC (Jihomoravské inovační centrum) in District Brno-City, and StartupYard in Prague, Czech Republic. His mentorship focuses on guiding startups through innovation, operational excellence, and implementing best practices in project and knowledge management.
Education and Academic Background
Jaroslav Gergic holds a Ph.D. and an Mgr. in Computer Science from Charles University. He completed his Ph.D. from 1999 to 2007 and his Mgr. from 1994 to 1999. He also attended Gymnázium J. K. Tyla in Hradec Kralove from 1990 to 1994, where he focused on Mathematics & Physics.
Professional Experience in Software and Engineering
With extensive experience across various engineering and software roles, Jaroslav Gergic has held positions at notable companies like GoodData, Ariba, Inc., IBM Research, Reuters Limited, and Mobil Server. His significant roles include VP, R&D and Operations, VP, Engineering at GoodData, Senior Consultant at Ariba, and R&D Engineer at IBM. His career spans a range of industries, including cybersecurity, machine learning, cloud computing, and professional services.