Rafi Kabesa

About Rafi Kabesa

I am passionate about building and scaling products for technical and sophisticated buyers, diving deep into complex challenges to create solutions with modern technology. My approach combines data-driven methodologies and a deep understanding of user needs to develop products that users truly love.My career has spanned executive roles in product management, product marketing, and software engineering, enriched by strategic insights gained from my leadership experiences as a commander in the army. This blend of experiences has equipped me to deliver key outcomes, build exceptional teams, and adapt swiftly to new learnings.Proven Growth: Scaled Revenue from Zero to $100M+- By evolving strategy and focusing on app developers, I tripled Rockset’s revenue and doubled its user base- Launched a Salesforce platform from scratch, growing it to serve over 2 million users- Led product evolution and key decisions, notably developing Rockset’s innovative pricing models. Blended intuition with analytics to drive a 49% revenue increase at Okta. Effective Team Leadership: Led Cross-Functional Teams of 50+ Members - Built Rockset’s PM function from the ground up, fostering a culture of innovation and team success- Bridged tech and executive communications, ensuring strategic alignment across all levels of the company- Crafted motivational narratives that significantly expanded Okta\'s market presence through strategic storytelling. Commitment to Personal Excellence and Continuous Learning - Dedicated to continuous learning, I have successfully mastered new domains and products at VMware, Okta, Salesforce, and Rockset- Leveraging my military experience, I stay composed under pressure, managing critical product launches and major transitions smoothly- Prioritize high-quality decisions, fostering sustained growth and innovation across various challenging roles. Professional SkillsProduct Management | Strategic Planning | Pricing Strategy | Go-to-Market Execution | Team Leadership & Development | Data-Driven Decision Making | User Experience (UX) Design | Product Marketing | Cross-Functional Communication | SaaSDomain KnowledgeReal-Time Databases | Cloud Services | Data Security | Enterprise Software Solutions | Identity and Access Management | SaaS Products | B2B Tech

Experience

1. Product

   Eve

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

  B.Sc, Computer Science

  2004 — 2008

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Research
• Product Development
• Team Leadership
• Software Development
• Business Strategy
• Integration
• Entrepreneurship
• Competitive Analysis
• Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Customer Relations
• Business Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Team Building
• Product Marketing
• Cloud Computing
• Start-Ups
• Product Management
• Leadership
• Security
• Testing
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Storage Area Networks
• Storage Virtualization
• Management
• Financial Modeling
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Analytics
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis