Sid Sijbrandij is the co-founder, CEO, and Board Chair of GitLab Inc., a leading open-core company that offers a DevOps software package for developing, securing, and operating software. Under his leadership, GitLab has grown to serve over 30 million registered users and has become a prominent platform in the software development industry.
Who is the CEO of GitLab?
Before co-founding GitLab, Sid Sijbrandij had a diverse background, including building recreational submarines at U-Boat Worx and teaching himself Ruby programming. His passion for open source led him to discover GitLab in 2012, and he quickly recognized its potential for commercialization.
As CEO and Board Chair of GitLab, he has overseen the company's rapid growth and success, with over 30 million registered users and a strong presence in the DevSecOps space. Sid is also a recognized thought leader in remote work and was named one of the greatest minds of the pandemic by Forbes.
Work History
- GitLab, Inc. - Co-founder, CEO, and Chair: 2012 - Present
- GitLab Foundation - Board Member: 2022 - Present
- Sijbrandij Foundation - President and Director: 2022 - Present
- Open Core Ventures - Founder and General Partner: 2020 - Present
- Comcoaster - Founder: 2008 - 2012
- Ministerie van Justitie - Lead Architect: 2009 - 2012
- U-Boat Worx BV - Operational Director: 2003 - 2007
- IBM - Intern: 2003
- Procter & Gamble - Intern (Thesis): 2002 - 2003
Education History
Sid Sijbrandij's educational background includes a Propedeuse (one-year bachelor degree) in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from the University of Twente in 1997-1998. He continued his studies at the same university, earning a Master of Science in Management Science in 2003. In addition to his formal education, Sid participated in Y Combinator, widely regarded as the best startup incubator in the world, in 2015. He also attended Geert Groote College, although the details of his time there are not available.
When did Sid Sijbrandij join GitLab?
Sid Sijbrandij co-founded GitLab, Inc. in 2012 and has held the positions of CEO and Chair since the company's inception. As of now, Sid has been with GitLab for over a decade, contributing to its growth and success in the software development industry.