Michael, a quantum physicist and cyber security expert, provides the strategic leadership as APERIO Systems' CEO. Prior to founding APERIO Systems, Michael led the malware research team at Check Point, following four years as a leading researcher and team leader in an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intelligence unit. Michael is a graduate of the elite “Psagot” IDF academic program and holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering from the Technion, in addition to a Master’s degree in quantum control and quantum information, also from the Technion. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including several Technion Presidential Excellence Awards and a bronze medal for the Israeli team at the 36th International Physics Olympiad in Salamanca, Spain.
