Bar Refael Email & Phone Number

Personal and Educational Background:- I am Bar Refael, with a robust background in technical and security fields. - My educational journey includes: - An Engineer's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from ORT Colleges, where I graduated with a grade of 86.04/100. For my final project, I developed a system to identify Israeli sign language and monitor user interactions. - I hold a Certificate in Cyber Security Analysis from John Bryce, which I completed between 2018 and 2019. - I earned a Certificate in Web App Pentesting from ITSafe Cyber College, completed between 2021 and 2022. - Most recently, I became a Certified Junior Penetration Tester through INE, a certification I obtained between March and June 2024.Professional Experience:- I am currently employed as a Cyber Security Researcher at OP Innovate, a role I have held since November 2022. I work part-time and remotely from Tel Aviv, Israel.- Previously, I served as a Vulnerabilities Management and 'Storm' Cybersecurity Management System Administrator at Migdal Group from May 2020 to December 2020, where I was part of the Cybersecurity and Information Security Risk Management Team.- I also worked as an Information Security Controls Implementer from October 2019 to May 2020 in the Petah Tikva area, Israel.Skills:- My technical and security expertise includes proficiency in cybersecurity, penetration testing, enterprise risk management, and project management.- I have programming skills in JS, C++, and C#, which bolster my technical capabilities.- I have received professional endorsements for my skills in enterprise risk management and project management.Additional Notes:I took a career break focused on health and well-being from January 2021 to November 2022, which allowed me to focus on personal development and well-being.