Shay Rybak
About Shay Rybak
Shay Rybak is the Team Lead of WAF Development at StackPath, where he has successfully implemented agile methodologies to enhance project workflows. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Tel Aviv University and has extensive experience in cloud-native application development.
Current Role at StackPath
Shay Rybak serves as the Team Lead for WAF Development at StackPath, a position held since 2021. In this role, Rybak focuses on leading a team dedicated to developing Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions. Responsibilities include conducting regular performance evaluations and setting clear objectives to support team members' skill development and career growth. Rybak's leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on innovation and high standards in cloud-native application development.
Previous Experience at StackPath
Prior to the current role, Shay Rybak worked at StackPath in various capacities. From 2018 to 2021, Rybak was a Platform Architect, contributing to the design and implementation of platform solutions. Before that, Rybak served as a DevOps Engineer from 2016 to 2018, where responsibilities included managing infrastructure and deployment processes. This diverse experience at StackPath provided Rybak with a comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies and operational workflows.
Education and Expertise
Shay Rybak holds two Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees from Tel Aviv University, one in Physics and another in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, both completed between 2011 and 2015. This educational background underpins Rybak's expertise in technical fields, particularly in cloud-native application development. Rybak's strong focus on innovation is evident in the application of agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban, to enhance project workflows.
Career Background
Shay Rybak's career began at Fireblade, where Rybak worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role as a Software Engineer for nine months in 2015 to 2016. This early experience in software development and quality assurance laid the groundwork for Rybak's subsequent roles in DevOps and platform architecture. Rybak's transition to StackPath marked a significant step in advancing expertise in cloud technologies and application development.
Technical Contributions
In the role of Team Lead WAF Development, Shay Rybak has guided the transition of legacy workloads to cloud-native applications utilizing Docker and Kubernetes. This initiative reflects Rybak's commitment to modernizing application infrastructure and improving operational efficiency. The implementation of agile methodologies has also played a crucial role in enhancing project visibility and workflow management within the team.