Avi is a recognized leader in the Internet security arena internationally. Prior to empow, Avi was CTO and VP of Security Products at Radware, where he was responsible for defining, leading and executing the company’s strategic technology roadmap and vision. Avi holds 25 patents in the arena of cybersecurity solutions.

Dave brings a track record of excellence to empow having worked previously at IBM managing the Worldwide Guardium Data Security Segment.  He serves as empow’s president where he brings more than 25 years of strategic and hands on experience leading dynamic growth-oriented businesses.  He understands the complexities and challenges companies face in the ever-changing and evolving cyber security arena.  His years of experience in sales leadership and go-to-market roles has helped him build and manage global sales programs, operations, and strategy – while continuing to deliver on a personal commitment to customers’ success.

Dr. Rami Cohen received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. Rami has over 14 years of experience leading network and system architectures.  Prior to joining empow, Rami led the SDN and network virtualization research activities of IBM’s research lab in Haifa.

Antony has been with empow since 2015, and brings with him over 20 years of experience in engineering and sales support.  He began his career at Nortel Networks EMEA, and went on to fill key positions at startups Crossbeam and Plexxi, where he was instrumental in increasing sales and customer success.

Roni has been HR and administrative manager at empow since 2017.  Before this she worked at the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.  Roni holds a degree in Psychology and Political Science from Tel Aviv University.

Sivan was one of the first team members to join empow in 2016, serving as QA engineer, product manager, and today Director of Product Management. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art.

Prior to joining empow in June 2018, John worked at IBM Security for three years as National Senior Account Executive and Cloud Security Account Executive.  He holds a BA in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross.

Arik Pinto has been EMEA Sales Manager at empow since 2016.  Previously Arik was an entrepreneur with his own business, and served in the Israeli Defense Forces elite navy seals unit.  He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Mickey has years of marketing, branding and advertising experience.  She managed the Procter & Gamble account at Saatch & Saatchi Israel for six years as Account Supervisor, and then worked at branding agency Conceptica on branding, content and digital promotion for various brands.  She holds a BA from Columbia University and a degree in law from Tel Aviv University.