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Ness-Ziona, Il

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER• Incepted and successfully launched Enzymit, an innovative bioproduction platform company specializing in cutting-edge cell-free enzymatic manufacturing technology.• Efficiently secured and managed grants from the Israeli Innovation Authority to support research and development efforts.• Assumed leadership of daily company operations after securing pre-seed and seed funding, skillfully directing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.• Oversaw recruitment, training, and motivation initiatives, fostering a dedicated and unified team.• Managed effective communication and coordinated multiple projects in collaboration with customers, collaborators, and CMOs/CROs, optimizing project outcomes.

Rehovot, 1, Il

SENIOR SCIENTIST AND INNOVATION PROJECT MANAGER• Spearheaded multiple innovative R&D projects aimed at enhancing company performance by integrating modern technologies.• Originated, optimized and internalized automation-based methods for utilization in high throughput screening of biomolecules.• Generated an advanced antibody next-generation sequencing platform as well as effected large output antibody display and cloning platforms.

FOUNDING SCIENTIST• Piloted the design and introduction of the company’s molecular biology and protein engineering laboratory, including equipment and materials procurement.• Coordinated and executed molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemical experiments utilizing advanced statistical and computational methodologies.• Conducted and patented numerous multifaceted, large-scale R&D projects.• Presided over all facets of sourcing, vendor selection, cost analysis, and inventory planning.• Cultivated professional relationships with numerous retailers, distributors, and CROs.

Rehovot, Hamerkaz, Il

RESEARCH ASSISTANT AT THE FLEISHMAN LABORATORY FOR COMPUTATIONAL PROTEIN DESIGN• Examined and analyzed the principles of molecular recognition in protein-protein complexes.• Applied experimental methodologies throughout in-vitro evolution and selection experiments by advanced molecular biology techniques.• Obtained robust knowledge and experience in high-throughput techniques, such as yeast surface display, cell sorting, and flow cytometry.• Created detailed computational protein design protocols within the framework of the Rosetta software for macromolecular modeling.

Be'Er Sheva, Il

RESEARCH ASSISTANT AT THE AHARONI LABORATORY FOR PROTEIN ENGINEERING AND COMPLEX BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Master’S Degree, Biology

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology