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    Daniel Marashlian

    Experienced CTO and Co-Founder

    Daniel Marashlian is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Drata, a compliance automation platform.1 With over 15 years of experience in building SaaS companies and leading world-class engineering teams, Marashlian has established himself as a prominent figure in the tech industry.1

    Career Highlights

    Drata: As the Co-Founder and CTO of Drata since June 2020, Marashlian has been instrumental in developing the company's compliance automation platform.3 Drata has achieved significant success, raising $328 million in funding and reaching a valuation of $2 billion, earning unicorn status.2

    Previous Ventures: Before Drata, Marashlian co-founded and served as CTO for several successful companies:

    • Portfolium (acquired by Instructure)3
    • RapidEngage (acquired by QuestionPro)3
    • Plixi (acquired by Lockerz)3
    • Pelotonics3

    Expertise and Skills

    Marashlian's technical expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:

    • Full-stack development
    • Cloud technologies
    • Database management
    • Mobile development
    • API integration
    • Cybersecurity and compliance

    He has experience with various programming languages and frameworks, including C#, PHP, JavaScript, and .NET.3

    Education and Advisory Roles

    Marashlian has also served as a Technical Advisory Board Member for National University, providing guidance on addressing technical challenges and digital transformation in education.3

    Personal

    Based in San Diego, California, Marashlian is known for his enthusiasm for technology and his ability to lead and innovate in the startup ecosystem.4 He is active on social media platforms like Twitter (@danielzev) and frequently speaks at industry events.56

    Daniel Marashlian's track record of successful ventures and his current role at Drata demonstrate his significant impact on the tech industry, particularly in the areas of compliance automation and SaaS development.

    Highlights

    Nov 3 · youtube.com
    A Sit-Down with Drata's Daniel Marashlian - YouTube
    A Sit-Down with Drata's Daniel Marashlian - YouTube

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    Experience

    Co-Founder & CTO at Drata (June 2020 - Present)
    Senior Director Of Engineering at Instructure (February 2019 - June 2020), Co-Founder & CTO at Portfolium, Inc. (May 2014 - February 2019), National University (December 2019 - September 2021)

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Arizona (2000 - 2004), Master of Education in Leadership from Northern Arizona University (2005 - 2007)

    Location

    San Diego, California, United States