Gene is a highly accomplished technology executive with a diverse background ranging from large ISV to startups. Gene was crucial to Intuit's acquisition of Israeli cyber security startup Porticor and has had a number of years of experience working in Israel. Prior to joining Intuit, Gene served as the VP R&D at Limelight Networks, Chief Architect and Director of Qualys, VP R&D for AlertLogic and held various technology leadership positions at BMC Software. Gene is often invited to speak at various industry forums. He is a co-author of several patents and industry standards. Gene has a Master’s of Science degree in Computer Engineering from St. Petersburg University of Communication and Transport (PGUPS) in Russia.