Aren Sandersen
About Aren Sandersen
Aren Sandersen serves as the Vice President of Product and Engineering at Splashtop Inc., where he leads the Foxpass line of identity and access control products following its acquisition. He has a background in engineering and operations, having previously founded Foxpass and held leadership roles at companies such as Pinterest and Bebo.
Work at Splashtop
Aren Sandersen currently serves as the Vice President of Product and Engineering at Splashtop Inc. since 2023. In this role, he leads the Foxpass line of identity and access control products, which he continues to develop following its acquisition by Splashtop. His leadership focuses on enhancing product offerings and ensuring robust engineering practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Foxpass
Before joining Splashtop, Aren Sandersen was the Founder of Foxpass, where he worked from 2015 to 2023. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in developing identity and access control solutions, establishing the company as a significant player in the cybersecurity space. His experience at Foxpass laid the foundation for his current responsibilities at Splashtop.
Career Background
Aren Sandersen has a diverse career in technology and operations. He served as the Head of Technical Operations at Pinterest from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Operations at Bebo from 2010 to 2012 and co-founded CoupRecoup.com during the same period. His earlier experience includes six years as the Director of Engineering at Oodle, Inc. from 2004 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Aren Sandersen holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He also participated in Y Combinator in 2015, further enhancing his expertise in technology and entrepreneurship. His educational background supports his extensive experience in product development and engineering leadership.