Jeff Kaplan

Jeff Kaplan is the Director of Data Science at CrowdStrike, where they leverage their expertise in machine learning for malware and threat detection in cybersecurity. With a Ph.D. in Theoretical Astrophysics from Caltech, Jeff has over 15 years of experience in computational sciences, focusing on optimizing technology-driven results. Previously, they held various roles at CrowdStrike and ZestFinance, where they managed teams, built infrastructure, and developed machine learning models that drove significant business value. Jeff also contributed to education as a teaching assistant at Northwestern University, enhancing students' understanding of programming and scientific problem-solving.