Ariel Assaraf

Ariel Assaraf is an entrepreneur and technology leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies unlock the power of their observability data. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Coralogix, a leading in-stream data platform for full observability for logs, metrics, tracing, RUM, and security data. Coralogix, founded in 2014, graduated from the Microsoft Accelerator in 2016 in Tel Aviv and is now headquartered in California, United States. 

The company serves over 2,000 global customers, monitors more than 500,000 applications, and processes over 3 million events per second. It uses stateful streaming technology to analyse pre-indexed data. In December 2024, Coralogix acquired Aporia in a $50 million deal to enhance AI system transparency. The company also launched its AI Centre, which offers real-time observability for AI applications. 

Before co-founding Coralogix, Ariel served in Israel’s elite intelligence unit, 8200, where he developed a data extraction platform and created unique intelligence tools by connecting intelligence and tech units. Ariel later joined Verint Systems, leading automation, integration, and QA teams on large-scale projects. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics from The Open University of Israel (2011–2015), graduating Magna Cum Laude, and an MSc in Neuroscience and Machine Learning. 

Ariel has been recognised as Outstanding R&D Employee 2011 at Verint, received the Unit 8200 Commander Award, and made the Dean's List at The Open University of Israel in 2013 and 2014. He also holds a patent for ‘Methods and Systems for Detecting Anomalies in Digitally-encoded Events’ (Filed on April 27, 2014, US 61986185).

Ariel Assaraf is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder of Coralogix, a leading company in the field of log analytics, transforming how organisations analyse their operational, application, infrastructure, and security data. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, bringing a wealth of expertise from his roles in both the military and the private sector.
 

Ariel's career began in Israel's elite intelligence organisation, Unit 8200, where he served from 2007 to 2010. In this role, he was responsible for defining the requirements and designing a data extraction platform used within the unit. He also played a key role in connecting the intelligence and technology units, ensuring the seamless development and integration of intelligence tools. Additionally, Ariel was responsible for examining and procuring new technologies for implementation within the unit and training and supporting operational teams. His contributions to the unit earned him the prestigious Unit 8200 Commander Award.

After his military service, Ariel joined Verint Systems, a global leader in customer engagement and cyber intelligence, where he worked for over four years. He began his tenure at Verint in 2010 as a Quality Architect, where he was responsible for training new and experienced employees, designing large-scale automation tests, and developing a platform for software testing and validation. He was also involved in customer satisfaction research and customer surveys. 

His success in these roles led to his promotion to Team Leader in 2012, where he managed multiple near-shore and offshore QA, automation, and integration teams. Ariel's responsibilities also included providing both back-office and on-site support to a wide range of customers and developing large-scale testing and project deployment strategies. In addition, Ariel was a full member of Verint Israel's innovation board, contributing to technology examination and overseeing in-house investments.

In 2014, Ariel co-founded Coralogix, a company focused on providing innovative log analytics solutions. As CEO, he has led the company in revolutionising the way organisations analyse and make use of their observability data. Coralogix offers a unique approach to log analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently manage and gain insights from their data, especially at scale. Under Ariel’s leadership, Coralogix has made significant advancements in its field and continues to be a leader in the data observability space.
 

In addition to his role at Coralogix, Ariel has worked on several entrepreneurial projects. One such project was cGlue, a self-fulfillment platform launched in 2012. The platform aimed to help individuals achieve their goals by following the footsteps of successful people. Another project, Breakupcall, was a social media initiative that notified Facebook users about changes in the relationship statuses of their friends. This project ran from March to September 2010.
 

Ariel holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics from The Open University of Israel, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2015. He was also a member of the Dean’s List in 2013 and 2014. Prior to his university studies, Ariel completed his high school education at Apelman Dimona.
 

Throughout his career, Ariel has received numerous recognitions for his achievements. He was awarded the Outstanding R&D Employee title at Verint in 2011 and was recognised for his contributions to the Israeli intelligence community with the Unit 8200 Commander Award.
 

Ariel Assaraf is also an inventor, holding a patent for "Methods and Systems for Detecting Anomalies in Digitally-encoded Events," filed in April 2014 (US 61986185). This innovation highlights his commitment to advancing technology and finding solutions to complex challenges.

Ariel Assaraf's vision is rooted in his belief in the transformative power of data and technology. Through Coralogix, he aims to empower organisations to gain deeper insights into their operations, security, and infrastructure, thereby enabling them to make more informed and proactive decisions. Ariel is dedicated to simplifying the process of log data analysis, making it more accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes.

His vision extends beyond just business success; it is about changing the way data is perceived and utilised across industries, ultimately driving greater efficiency, performance, and security. Ariel’s commitment to innovation and his focus on solving complex problems have been central to Coralogix’s growth and success, and he continues to lead with the goal of reshaping the future of data observability.

Ariel Assaraf has received the Unit 8200 Commander Award (Israeli Military Intelligence Corps): Ariel was honoured with this award for his work in the Israeli Military Intelligence Unit 8200. This recognition acknowledges his role in developing and implementing technology solutions that contributed to the unit's intelligence operations.
 

Outstanding R&D Employee (Verint Systems, 2011): Ariel was named the Outstanding R&D Employee at Verint Systems in 2011. This award recognised his impact on the company’s research and development efforts, particularly in areas related to automation, integration, and quality assurance.

Dean's List (The Open University of Israel, 2013–2014): Ariel was named to the Dean’s List during his studies at The Open University of Israel, where he earned a B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics. His academic excellence and dedication to his studies were recognised with this honour.