Daniel Kirichanski

Head of Infrastructure Platform and Reliability Engineering

Tricentis

Apr 2025 - Current (1 year 7 months)

Head of Cloud Operations, IT and Information Security

Avathon

Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Leading Avathon’s transition to a SaaS-based Industrial AI Platform, architecting and overseeing its design to ensure scalability, security, and operational excellence. Providing hands-on leadership to align infrastructure strategies with business goals, delivering a robust, efficient, and resilient technology ecosystem that supports organizational growth.

AI Trainer / Advisor

Outlier

Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 (10 months)

Works as an AI Trainer specializing in training and fine-tuning some of the most prominent generative AI models, including Meta Llama, Google Gemini, and OpenAI ChatGPT. The role involves collaborating with experts to optimize model performance, curating high-quality datasets, and driving continuous improvement to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI.

Technology Expert / Advisor

AlphaSights

Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 8 months)

In the role of a Technology Expert/Advisor, has guided VCs and startups through the complex and ever-evolving landscapes of technology. With a rich background in engineering leadership and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, provides actionable insights that help organizations navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

Technology Expert / Advisor

GLG

Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Empowers venture capital firms, startups, and hedge funds to excel in the dynamic world of technology and innovation. With extensive engineering leadership experience and expertise in Generative AI, DevOps, Software Engineering, QA, and Product Strategy, offers actionable insights and tailored solutions to address complex challenges and uncover transformative opportunities.

Head of Platform Engineering

Ripple

Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Led global platform engineering for blockchain payment solutions, architecting Kubernetes/AWS/GCP infrastructure handling 6B+ annual transactions. Scaled microservices, cut cloud costs 35% via Terraform/OpenCost. Built internal developer platforms (IDP) with GitOps workflows (ArgoCD), standardized CI/CD pipelines and self-service tooling, cutting deployment cycles from hours to minutes. Enforced zero-trust security with HashiCorp Vault and Istio mTLS, achieving SOC2 compliance, enabling 10M+ monthly cross-border transactions.

Sr. Engineering Manager (Developer & Platform Services)

PayPal

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years 1 month)

As an Engineering Manager at PayPal, provided pivotal guidance to the Continuous Integration platform, serving a vast community of over 9,000 developers globally. Spearheaded the evolution of CI/CD platforms by partnering with cross-disciplinary teams to elevate development practices organization-wide, while nurturing teams through focused mentorship and collaboration.

Senior Product Manager (Technology Leadership Program)

PayPal

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (2 years)

Selected for a executive training program, navigated pivotal business domains while assuming roles ranging from Senior Product Manager to Investments Manager. The tenure was marked by notable accomplishments, including leading the launch of the PayPal mobile app from inception to go-to-market, orchestrating PayPal's strategic entry into the Canadian market, and enhancing the mergers and acquisitions strategy, thereby advancing PayPal's global business expansion and market stature.

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Co-Founder

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)

As Co-Founder of VerumView, pioneered the development of a cutting-edge alternative credit bureau that went beyond conventional data analysis to verify the identity of the person behind the keyboard. The unique, real-time, API-driven KYC solution significantly increased acceptance rates and revenue while concurrently reducing fraud and credit risk. Led the startup's technical vision and operational execution.

Engineering Manager, Quality (Cyber Security)

PayPal

Jul 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 7 months)

As Quality Engineering Manager, established and led a global quality engineering team within PayPal's InfoSec organization following CyActive's acquisition. Instrumental in cultivating a culture dedicated to testing excellence, consistently delivered defect-free products and drove substantial enhancements in scalability and quality processes.

Senior Technical Lead, Quality Assurance (Global Data Science)

PayPal

Dec 2013 - Jul 2015 (1 year 8 months)

As a Senior Technical Lead for Quality Assurance, transformed testing processes by creating an automated framework that reduced PayPal’s fraud system testing times from weeks to mere hours. This pivotal innovation earned accolades from PayPal's executive team for its exceptional performance and significant contribution to operational efficiency.

Senior Automation Engineer, Tech Lead

Dell Technologies

Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Key contributor to an advanced file system for storage servers, led technical testing and quality assurance protocols. Engineered an automated testing framework for high-availability clustered storage, ensuring impeccable performance and maintaining system integrity.

Quality Assurance Team Lead

Nice Actimize

Feb 2010 - Jul 2012 (2 years 6 months)

Recruited and led an international team to develop and test fraud prevention systems for top-tier financial institutions. Streamlined QA automation workflows, defined testing strategies, and managed offshore resources to ensure rigorous quality standards. Collaborated with business analysts and senior management to clarify requirements and optimize test plan reviews, enhancing product robustness.

Software Engineer

Microsoft

Feb 2009 - Feb 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Contributed to the development of software solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and user experience. Designed, implemented, and optimized features across diverse platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality code.

Senior QA Engineer

Marvell Technology

Sep 2006 - Feb 2009 (2 years 6 months)

Spearheaded testing protocols for high-performance semiconductor solutions. Developed automated testing frameworks and quality assurance processes that enhanced product reliability and accelerated time-to-market. Collaborated closely with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain industry-leading quality standards.

Airborne Electronic Warfare

Israeli Air Force

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years 1 month)

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