Eyal Erez
About Eyal Erez
Eyal Erez serves as the VP of R&D at Walnut since 2022, having previously held various engineering leadership roles at notable companies including Spotify, Facebook, and Waze. He has a background in computer science and information systems, with education from Brookdale Community College and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Current Role at Walnut.io
Eyal Erez serves as the Vice President of Research and Development at Walnut, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's R&D initiatives, focusing on developing innovative solutions and enhancing product offerings. His leadership in this capacity contributes to Walnut's mission of transforming the way businesses engage with their customers.
Previous Experience at Spotify
Eyal Erez worked at Spotify for a total of six years, holding two significant positions. He served as Engineering Director from 2017 to 2019, where he managed engineering teams and projects in New York, NY. Prior to that, he was the Chapter Lead (Engineering Manager) from 2013 to 2017, leading engineering efforts and fostering team development in the same location.
Experience at Facebook and Waze
Eyal Erez held the position of Engineering Manager at Facebook from 2019 to 2020 in the Tel Aviv Area, Israel. Following his tenure at Facebook, he worked at Waze as Engineering Group Manager from 2020 to 2022, where he managed engineering teams and projects in Tel Aviv, Israel. His roles at both companies involved significant leadership and technical responsibilities.
Educational Background
Eyal Erez has a diverse educational background in computer science and information systems. He studied at Brookdale Community College, where he completed a B.A. in Computer Science from 2001 to 2002. He then attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, achieving a B.A. in Computer Information Systems from 2002 to 2003. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Military Service
Eyal Erez served in the Israel Defense Forces as a Sergeant First Class from 1994 to 1997. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and discipline, which have been valuable throughout his professional career in technology and engineering.