Yaron Amsalem
About Yaron Amsalem
Yaron Amsalem is the Director of Engineering at SentinelOne, with over a decade of experience in software engineering and a strong background in cloud security and C++ programming.
Title: Director of Engineering
Yaron Amsalem holds the position of Director of Engineering at SentinelOne. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and manages engineering teams to drive the development of SentinelOne's security solutions. His leadership focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering department.
Company: SentinelOne
Yaron Amsalem is currently working at SentinelOne, a well-known cybersecurity company. SentinelOne provides autonomous endpoint protection through a single-agent architecture, combining future-proof prevention, detection, and response capabilities. Yaron has played a significant role in the company’s engineering efforts, contributing to the development and improvement of their security technologies.
Education and Expertise
Yaron Amsalem holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Communication Systems Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, earned between 2014 and 2017. He also received a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Software Engineering from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in both communication systems and software engineering.
Background in Research and Engineering
Before his tenure at SentinelOne, Yaron Amsalem worked as a Video and Image Filtering Researcher at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He conducted research in video and image filtering, contributing to advances in these technical areas. This research role complements his extensive experience in cloud security and programming.
Experience in Cloud Security and C++ Programming
Yaron Amsalem has a strong background in cloud security and C++ programming. He worked as a Cloud Security Engineer for one year, followed by a four-year period as a Senior C++ Programmer and Team Leader. His expertise in these areas has been invaluable in his various roles, particularly at SentinelOne, where he has progressed from a technical role to leadership positions.
Career Progression at SentinelOne
Yaron Amsalem's career at SentinelOne began in 2017 as a Team Lead. Over a four-year period, he led engineering teams and was subsequently promoted to Group Lead in 2021. After two years as Group Lead, he advanced to his current position as Director of Engineering. His progression at SentinelOne reflects his growing responsibilities and leadership capabilities within the company.