BEN DAHAN
Tel-Aviv
Summary
Dynamic technology leader with extensive experience at OTORIO, driving R&D initiatives and enhancing threat detection capabilities. Expert in Python and cloud services, I excel in scaling teams and fostering innovation. Proven track record in implementing automation frameworks and optimizing performance, while mentoring future leaders in a collaborative environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of R&D
OTORIO
Tel-Aviv
05.2023 - Current
- Leading R&D organization across domains: Cloud, On-Prem, DevOps, Automation
- Managed cross-functional teams to develop innovative threat detection strategies.
- Defined and executed company R&D strategy & architecture roadmap
- Strengthened quality processes: automation coverage, performance optimization, detection capabilities
- Mentored leaders, scaling the team’s execution and innovation capacity
- Collaborated with clients to assess and address cybersecurity risks effectively.
Server Group Manager / Full-Stack Team Lead
CYBER INTELLIGENCE COMPANY
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed 2 dev teams + 1 QA automation team
- Designed and refactored large-scale cyber intelligence infrastructure
- Built leadership structures and workflows across product, CS, and marketing
- Developed custom client-specific system solutions
Software Developer
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed features for Traps automation support project
- Led migration from C# to Python, improving agility
- Cross-platform development: Windows, Linux, macOS
Software Developer
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Built testing infrastructure and web tools for QA
- Experience with Java, Spring, C++
- Managed Git workflows and permissions
Education
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Ben-Gurion University
Israel01.2017
Skills
- Python, TypeScript, and C#
- FastAPI and Flask development
- Database management systems
- PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- NET Core and Ruby frameworks
- Caching solutions with Redis and Snowflake
- Message broker integration with RabbitMQ
- Containerization using Docker
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Continuous integration and delivery
- SaaS and on-premises solutions
- Scalable architecture design
- R&D strategy development
- Leadership and team building
- Strategic planning and execution
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Automation framework implementation
- Design patterns knowledge
Languages
- Hebrew, Native
- English, Fluent
- French, Basic
Military Service
Combat Engineering Forces, IDF, 01/01/10, 12/31/13, Combat medic, senior staff in medical teams, Trained recruits in first-aid and field operations
Timeline
VP of R&D
OTORIO
05.2023 - Current
Server Group Manager / Full-Stack Team Lead
CYBER INTELLIGENCE COMPANY
11.2019 - 04.2023
Software Developer
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
01.2018 - 10.2019
Software Developer
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE
01.2016 - 01.2018
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Ben-Gurion University
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