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Dave Bernhardt
Dave Bernhardt Chief Financial Officer at SentinelOne

Dave Bernhardt is a highly experienced and dynamic entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience in finance and accounting. Having worked at leading Silicon Valley technology companies, Dave has developed a strong expertise in global accounting and finance operations, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, and board membership. With a proven track record in strategy and business operations, Dave has successfully worked with start-ups, pre-IPO companies, and has extensive knowledge in capital fundraising, including IPO/secondary offerings, convertible debt offerings, and mergers and acquisitions.

Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at SentinelOne since 2020, Dave has been instrumental in the company's financial success. Prior to this, he held positions at reputable organizations such as Rutgers University, where he served as an Advisory Board Member for the Big Data program, and Chegg Inc., where he held the position of Vice President of Finance. At Palantir Technologies, Dave also served as Vice President of Finance and was responsible for providing invaluable advice and guidance, further highlighting his strategic capabilities.

With a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Santa Clara University, specializing in finance, Dave possesses a strong academic foundation for his professional achievements. He has continually demonstrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions and offers a deep understanding of financial matters. Dave's impressive career trajectory and diverse skill set make him an invaluable asset in the finance industry.

More about this expert

Full name
Dave Bernhardt
Location
Incline Village, Nevada, United States
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Company
SentinelOne (since 2020)
LinkedIn Connections
2981
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and finance and accounting professional with over 27 years experience at leading Silicon Valley technology companies. Specialties: Global Accounting and Finance Operations Financial Planning and Analysis Investor Relations Board Member Strategy Business Operations Start-ups Pre-IPO Capital Fundraising IPO / Secondary Offerings Convertible Debt Offerings Technical Accounting Standards Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Financial Systems Implementations Revenue Recognition SEC Reporting Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Compliance Government Contracting and Accounting
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions Finance

Education

Santa Clara University
Bachelors of Science in Commerce
Attended in 1992 - 1995
Field of study: Finance

Positions

SentinelOne
Mountain View, California, United States
Chief Financial Officer
Sep 2020 - Present
Rutgers University
San Francisco Bay Area
Advisory Board Member
Oct 2018 - Oct 2022

- Advisory Board Member for Rutgers University, Big Data program
Chegg Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
Vice President, Finance
Jul 2011 - Oct 2020

- Vice President, Finance (April 2014 to October 2020)
- Principal Accounting Officer (April 2013 to April 2014)
- Vice President, Corporate Controller (July 2011 to April 2014)
Palantir Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
Vice President, Finance
May 2009 - Aug 2013

- Advisor (August 2011 to August 2013)
- Vice President, Finance (December 2009 to August 2011)
- Corporate Controller (May 2009 to December 2009)
- Government Clearance: Top Secret
SumTotal Systems, LLC
Mountain View, CA
Corporate Controller
Jun 2004 - May 2009

- Corporate Controller (February 2007 to May 2009)
- Worldwide Director of Revenue (September 2005 to February 2007)
- European Controller, Interim (August 2006 to December 2006)
- Asia Pacific Controller (August 2004 to February 2006)
- Assistant Controller (June 2004 to September 2005)