Crying Out Cloud Co-Founding Wiz, R&D and Security Leadership with Roy Reznik
Dec 23, 2024
Roy Reznik, Co-founder and VP of R&D at Wiz, shares his fascinating journey from Tel Aviv to London and the cultural shifts within startup dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of embedding security into development practices and fostering a proactive culture among developers. The conversation also explores innovative security strategies at Wiz, alongside insights on the evolving role of AI in development teams. Interwoven are amusing anecdotes, including a playful dog encounter and spirited basketball debates, adding depth to his tech saga.
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London Office
- Roy Reznik recently moved to London to establish a Wiz engineering branch.
- He describes a "Christmassy" London, where it's so cold he wears a coat indoors.
London vs. Tel Aviv Tech Culture
- London's tech scene is more conservative than Tel Aviv's, with a preference for corporate stability over startups.
- This is changing as large corporations offer competitive salaries, paving the way for startups to attract talent.
Missing Tel Aviv
- Roy Reznik misses specific foods from Tel Aviv, like kebabs from Jasmino and spicy sausages.
- He also misses his team, most of whom are still based in Israel.