Cognyte Appoints Distinguished Innovator Ronny Lempel as Chief Technology Officer to Guide AI-Focused Research
Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) has appointed Dr. Ronny Lempel as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to strengthen its AI-focused research initiatives. Lempel brings over 25 years of technology expertise, having led research and technology initiatives at Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain, and Yahoo.
The new CTO's background combines extensive experience in Artificial Intelligence, search engines, recommendation systems, and ad tech, along with military intelligence unit experience. His appointment aligns with Cognyte's strategy to enhance its investigative analytics software platform, particularly focusing on AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning capabilities.
Dr. Lempel holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, has published over 45 research papers, and holds 23 U.S. patents. The appointment reflects Cognyte's commitment to technological innovation in serving law enforcement, national security, and intelligence agencies.
Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) ha nominato il Dr. Ronny Lempel come Chief Technology Officer (CTO) per rafforzare le sue iniziative di ricerca focalizzate sull'IA. Lempel porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza tecnologica, avendo guidato iniziative di ricerca e tecnologia presso Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain e Yahoo.
Il nuovo CTO ha un background che combina un'ampia esperienza in Intelligenza Artificiale, motori di ricerca, sistemi di raccomandazione e pubblicità tecnologica, insieme a un'esperienza in unità di intelligence militare. La sua nomina si allinea con la strategia di Cognyte di migliorare la propria piattaforma software di analisi investigativa, con particolare attenzione all'IA, ai Modelli Linguistici di Grandi Dimensioni (LLM) e alle capacità di apprendimento automatico.
Il Dr. Lempel possiede un dottorato in informatica dal Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, ha pubblicato oltre 45 articoli di ricerca e detiene 23 brevetti statunitensi. La nomina riflette l'impegno di Cognyte per l'innovazione tecnologica al servizio delle forze dell'ordine, della sicurezza nazionale e delle agenzie di intelligence.
Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) ha nombrado al Dr. Ronny Lempel como Director de Tecnología (CTO) para fortalecer sus iniciativas de investigación centradas en la IA. Lempel aporta más de 25 años de experiencia tecnológica, habiendo liderado iniciativas de investigación y tecnología en Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain y Yahoo.
El nuevo CTO combina una amplia experiencia en Inteligencia Artificial, motores de búsqueda, sistemas de recomendación y tecnología publicitaria, junto con experiencia en unidades de inteligencia militar. Su nombramiento se alinea con la estrategia de Cognyte para mejorar su plataforma de software de análisis investigativo, enfocándose especialmente en IA, Modelos de Lenguaje de Gran Escala (LLMs) y capacidades de aprendizaje automático.
El Dr. Lempel tiene un doctorado en informática del Technion - Instituto Tecnológico de Israel, ha publicado más de 45 artículos de investigación y posee 23 patentes en EE. UU. La designación refleja el compromiso de Cognyte con la innovación tecnológica al servicio de las fuerzas del orden, la seguridad nacional y las agencias de inteligencia.
Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT)는 AI 중심의 연구 이니셔티브를 강화하기 위해 Dr. Ronny Lempel을 최고 기술 책임자(CTO)로 임명했습니다. Lempel은 Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain, Yahoo에서 연구 및 기술 이니셔티브를 이끌며 25년 이상의 기술 전문성을 가지고 있습니다.
새로운 CTO는 인공지능, 검색 엔진, 추천 시스템 및 광고 기술 분야에서 광범위한 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 군 정보 부대에서의 경험도 갖추고 있습니다. 그의 임명은 AI, 대형 언어 모델(LLM) 및 기계 학습 기능에 특히 중점을 두고 Cognyte의 조사 분석 소프트웨어 플랫폼을 향상시키려는 전략과 일치합니다.
Dr. Lempel은 Technion - 이스라엘 기술 연구소에서 컴퓨터 공학 박사 학위를 보유하고 있으며, 45편 이상의 연구 논문을 발표했으며, 미국에서 23개의 특허를 보유하고 있습니다. 이번 임명은 법 집행, 국가 안보 및 정보 기관에 서비스를 제공하기 위한 Cognyte의 기술 혁신에 대한 헌신을 반영합니다.
Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) a nommé Dr. Ronny Lempel au poste de Chief Technology Officer (CTO) pour renforcer ses initiatives de recherche axées sur l'IA. Lempel apporte plus de 25 ans d'expertise technologique, ayant dirigé des initiatives de recherche et de technologie chez Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain et Yahoo.
Le nouveau CTO a un parcours qui combine une vaste expérience en Intelligence Artificielle, moteurs de recherche, systèmes de recommandation et technologie publicitaire, ainsi qu'une expérience dans des unités de renseignement militaire. Sa nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Cognyte visant à améliorer sa plateforme logicielle d'analyse d'investigation, en mettant particulièrement l'accent sur l'IA, les Modèles de Langage de Grande Taille (LLM) et les capacités d'apprentissage automatique.
Dr. Lempel détient un doctorat en informatique du Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, a publié plus de 45 articles de recherche et détient 23 brevets aux États-Unis. Cette nomination reflète l'engagement de Cognyte en faveur de l'innovation technologique au service des forces de l'ordre, de la sécurité nationale et des agences de renseignement.
Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) hat Dr. Ronny Lempel zum Chief Technology Officer (CTO) ernannt, um seine KI-fokussierten Forschungsinitiativen zu stärken. Lempel bringt über 25 Jahre Technologieerfahrung mit, nachdem er Forschungs- und Technologieinitiativen bei Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain und Yahoo geleitet hat.
Der neue CTO hat einen Hintergrund, der umfangreiche Erfahrungen in Künstlicher Intelligenz, Suchmaschinen, Empfehlungssystemen und Werbetechnologie kombiniert, sowie Erfahrungen in militärischen Nachrichtendiensten. Seine Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von Cognyte, die eigene Softwareplattform für Ermittlungsanalytik zu verbessern, insbesondere mit Fokus auf KI, große Sprachmodelle (LLMs) und maschinelles Lernen.
Dr. Lempel hat einen Doktortitel in Informatik vom Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, hat über 45 Forschungsarbeiten veröffentlicht und hält 23 US-Patente. Die Ernennung spiegelt das Engagement von Cognyte für technologische Innovationen im Dienst von Strafverfolgungsbehörden, nationaler Sicherheit und Geheimdiensten wider.
- Strategic hire with extensive AI and machine learning expertise from major tech companies
- Addition of significant intellectual property expertise (23 U.S. patents)
- Strengthening of R&D capabilities in AI and Large Language Models
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25+ years of technology expertise and leadership will continue to cultivate innovation for sustained company growth
HERZLIYA,
Cognyte appointed Dr. Ronny Lempel as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to guide AI-focused research. In this role, Lempel will apply more than 25 years of proven, cross-discipline technology expertise to extend Cognyte’s innovation leadership and bring unparalleled vision and value to Cognyte’s customers.
Among his previous leadership roles, Lempel led research and technology initiatives at Google Ads, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, Outbrain and Yahoo, developing vast and varied expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), search engines, recommendation systems and ad tech. Lempel’s distinguished expertise in these fields combined with his military experience in an intelligence unit come together to drive AI innovation and bring added value for customers.
Lempel’s appointment as CTO reflects Cognyte’s commitment to continued technology foresight, future-proofing its product portfolio to deliver long-term innovative solutions that customers in law enforcement, national security, national intelligence and military intelligence agencies rely on to successfully safeguard their societies, assets and interests. Lempel’s leadership experience developing and deploying machine learning (ML) models and advanced algorithms is a natural complement to Cognyte’s platform architecture, robust R&D, and strong focus on AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and more.
“As AI evolves, the CTO plays a pivotal role in anticipating technology trends that advance customers’ strategic missions. AI can deliver great value to our customers by expediting their investigations,” said Elad Sharon, Chief Executive Officer at Cognyte. “As CTO, Ronny will integrate cutting-edge research in line with our business objectives to drive innovation, maximize customer value, exceed market demands and ensure sustained company growth.”
“Cognyte has given me the unique opportunity to apply my research and development acumen and military intelligence experience to the cause of helping customers protect the safety of their societies,” commented Ronny Lempel. “Working collaboratively with Cognyte’s incredibly talented team, we will continue to innovate future-proof solutions that scale and adapt to tomorrow’s technology shifts.”
Lempel holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he has taught advanced courses on search engine and big data technologies. He has published over 45 research papers and holds 23 U.S. patents.
About Cognyte Software Ltd.
Cognyte Software Ltd. is a global leader in investigative analytics software that empowers a variety of government and other organizations with Actionable Intelligence for a Safer World™. Our open interface software is designed to help customers accelerate and improve the effectiveness of investigations and decision-making. Hundreds of customers rely on our solutions to accelerate and conduct investigations and derive insights, with which they identify, neutralize and tackle threats to national security and address different forms of criminal and terror activities. Learn more at www.cognyte.com.
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