Sagi Brody

CTO of Opti9

Co-founder and Chief Technology & Product Officer at Webair, a leader in the managed hybrid cloud and disaster-recovery space. Oversaw all aspects of product development, research and development, software development, and technical go-to-market strategies. Architected backend infrastructure including multi-tenant compute and storage platforms, OSS/BSS, single-point-of-truth, and accounts receivable software, alongside a global network of data center deployments, IP transit and transport networks, and comprehensive security protection layers and products.

Maintained a hands-on approach at the epicenter of product development, fostering feedback loops between customers, sales, operations, and industry analysts, ensuring streamlined and responsive product cycles. Guided Webair through rapid growth and a successful exit to private equity in 2020, continuing as the technical leader and successfully integrating two additional organizations into the platform, rebranded as Opti9 Tech.

Made significant contributions to the business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) industry, including Backups-as-a-Service (BaaS), and Disaster-Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS). Recognized by esteemed industry analysts such as Gartner, IDC, Forrester, and S&P Global Market Intelligence, with services featured in over 20 analyst reports, including Magic Quadrants, Market Guides, and MarketScapes. Distinguished as one of 50 Veeam Vanguards for over four years and a keynote speaker at VeeamON conferences. Developed products that won the 2023 Veeam Innovation Award.

Active in the broader internet infrastructure community, participating in groups like the NYC CTO Club, the Avant Communications Security Council, and the HIMSS Technology Task Force. Serves on the boards of organizations such as NYNOG, Open-IX, and LISTNet. Holds advisory and director board positions for multiple private companies, offering strategic guidance and foresight coupled with personal investments.