The AWS OpenSearch Project and The Linux Foundation name Pulse founder Itamar Syn-Hershko to the inaugural group of Global OpenSearch Ambassadors
TEL AVIV, Israel, September 2025 - Pulse for OpenSearch and Elasticsearch, the leading provider of OpenSearch and Elasticsearch support and optimization solutions, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Itamar Syn-Hershko, has been named a Global OpenSearch Ambassador by the OpenSearch Project and The Linux Foundation.
The Global OpenSearch Ambassador Program recognizes exceptional individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the OpenSearch ecosystem through community building, technical expertise, and advocacy. This inaugural group of ambassadors represents technical leaders from around the world, each with a proven record of advancing OpenSearch adoption and empowering its global user community.
“I’m honored to be included in the inaugural group of OpenSearch Ambassadors,” said Syn-Hershko. “This is both a personal milestone and a reflection of the incredible work our teams at Pulse and BigData Boutique have done over the years and the impact we’ve had on the worldwide OpenSearch community.”
A Respected Leader in the Search Industry
With over 15 years of experience in search technologies, Syn-Hershko is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in OpenSearch and Elasticsearch. Through his leadership at Pulse and BigData Boutique, he has driven innovation in cluster monitoring, optimization, and operational intelligence—empowering enterprises to run mission-critical workloads more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Under his guidance, Pulse has become a trusted support partner for many leading companies running large-scale OpenSearch deployments, delivering 24/7 expert support paired with the innovative Pulse platform.
About the OpenSearch Ambassador Program
The OpenSearch Software Foundation Ambassador Program recognizes community leaders who actively contribute to the growth of the OpenSearch ecosystem. Ambassadors help others learn, create, and collaborate by sharing expertise, supporting community members, and representing OpenSearch around the world.
Learn more about the program here
About Pulse
Pulse provides the world’s most comprehensive support solution for OpenSearch, combining a proactive platform with round-the-clock expert guidance. Designed for both Amazon OpenSearch Service and self-managed clusters, Pulse helps organizations reduce costs, resolve issues faster, and improve performance. With 15+ years of experience leading OpenSearch operations at scale, Pulse is trusted by enterprises worldwide to keep their search infrastructure stable and cost-effective.
For more information, visit https://pulse.support.
