Yaniv Shachar

Stealth mode

Yaniv Shachar is an engineering executive currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Research and Development at a stealth startup, with a notable background in technology and cybersecurity. He has extensive experience in leading R&D teams and developing web-scale products across various companies.

Professional Background

Current Position: SVP R&D at a stealth startup.
Previous Roles:
- Verbit.ai (June 2020 - Present): Leading R&D efforts in AI-driven transcription and captioning services.
- Cyber (2018 - May 2020): Director of Research Development, where he led the development of a command and control platform for intelligence products.
- Micro Focus (2015 - 2018): R&D Director for Mobile Center, focusing on mobile application testing solutions.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2011 - 2014): Senior R&D Manager for HP Anywhere, a mobile enterprise application platform.
- Click&Goal (2009 - 2011): Co-founder and CTO, developing a live score app in partnership with a sports channel.

Education

Yaniv Shachar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University in Israel, which he completed between 1998 and 2001.

Skills and Technologies

Shachar is proficient in a variety of technologies including React, .NET, Java Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud services like AWS. His expertise spans multiple domains including mobile applications, automation, and cybersecurity solutions.

His career reflects a strong commitment to innovation in technology, particularly in enhancing user experiences through advanced software solutions and agile methodologies.1