Dr. Norman Sadeh

Biography

Norman Sadeh is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He is a successful entrepreneur, having been the founding CEO and chairman of Wombat Security Technologies, which defined the user-oriented cybersecurity market with a multi-billion dollar valuation. Under his leadership, Wombat became a clear leader in Security Awareness Computer-Based Training, as recognized by Gartner's Magic Quadrant for four consecutive years. In February 2018, Wombat was acquired by Proofpoint, and at the time, it had over 2,000 corporate customers. Sadeh's entrepreneurial efforts earned him the title of Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year from the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association in 2018. His research in artificial intelligence, particularly in areas such as planning, scheduling, and agent-based supply chain management, has had a significant impact. Notably, the technologies he developed at CMU and Wombat are utilized to protect tens of millions of users from cybersecurity threats globally, with implementations in 75% of Fortune 100 companies. Sadeh has also received accolades for his innovative work in recognizing mobile user activities and minimizing battery consumption, which has influenced modern smartphone technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from CMU, a Master of Science from the University of Southern California, and a combined Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from the Free University of Brussels.

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