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Tel Aviv, Israel

Leading a multidisciplinary global team (MEMS, physics, software, etc.) across Israel, Europe, China, Taiwan. Oversaw diverse R&D, including MEMS filters/cameras, multispectral algorithms, and partnerships with world leaders. Managed EVK and Monarch camera releases, including software, APIs, and Android app. Provided R&D training and support to Chinese.

Israel

• Agritech: Machine learning for N/Mn deficiency and multispectral regression (grape values).
• Vision Systems: Novel multispectral camera pipeline (RAW, fusion, distortion correction, noise reduction, lens correction, color balancing).
• Color Science: Multispectral filter color correction algorithm (spectral simulation & optimization).
• Video Processing: Traffic violation enforcement system with field testing & web-based processing (stop signs, turns, red lights, parking).
• Medical Imaging: 3D Skin & Nevus mapping (rotation, feature extraction, classification, curvature estimation, hair removal, reflection elimination).
• Other: Ultrasonic fat cell tracking, PSF/MTF measurement, real-time photon counting, low-resource zoom, gravitational system analysis, median face construction.

Yokneam Moshava, Northern, Israel

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Yokneam Israel

• Led CO2 Laser Platform (UltraPulse & AcuPulse) - Resumed AcuPulse production (saving $10M) & managed $5M UltraPulse Duo (world-leading surgical CO2 laser) development.Multidisciplinary Leadership: Managed cross-company.
• Full R&D Activity: System engineering, lasing algorithms, GUI, embedded & real-time software, FPGA, hardware, mechanics, galvo motion control, and electrical safety.
• FDA Submission & Post-launch: Transfer to production, service, beta sites, and sustainment activities.Innovation & Efficiency:
• Pioneered automated testing, saving man-years of work.
• Established war-room for FDA inspection.
• Implemented innovative collaboration technologies and process automation.

18th Ha Magshimim st. Petah-Tikva, Israel

• VP R&D (2010-2014): Led multi-disciplinary R&D for commercializing defense tech in surveillance, traffic enforcement, and control. Managed budgets, subcontractors, and technical aspects. Key projects:
• SpyC (covert imaging): 12 video streams, silent PTZ, laser illumination, motion control, streaming, NVR, Linux systems, DSP board, RF/cellular, low power, optical concealment, C&C station.
• MotorWiz™ (parking enforcement): Imaging, tracking, illumination, image storage, LPR, web services, billing.
• TraffixStop™ (stop sign enforcement): Imaging, novel algorithms, illumination, codecs, NVR, solar power, embedded computing, LPR, cloud back-office (AWS).
• Secured 10M NIS budget for R&D projects.
• Led 4M NIS sales deal with negotiation, business models, pilot programs, contracts.

Israel

eyeMole™ developed a novel solution for melanoma screening and tele-dermatology.Managed and led fundraising for the company, business development in Israel and the USA, regulatory work, legal agreements and patents. Managed the development of the eyeMole's prototype unit, including multi-disciplinary development (electro-optics, mechanics, Motion control.

• Next Gen Platform (2007-2008): Managed full lifecycle (initiation to post-market) of this multidisciplinary medical device (therapeutic ultrasound, tracking system, embedded computer, industrial design, electronics)..
• Company's Latest Product (2006-2007): Oversaw design completion, integration, beta testing, production transfer, installation, and post-launch software update. Acted as system engineer and owned system requirements.
• Established company-wide New Product Management procedure (design control) ensuring efficient product lifecycles.

Israel

• Ofil Ltd. (1999-2006): Led multidisciplinary R&D and business development for world-leading solar-blind imaging.Highlights:
• DayCor® Superb Development (2004-2006): Led R&D for flagship product (digital/analog video, optics, opto-mechanics, imaging, control, design, cameras, power, processing, firmware, ruggedization). Managed.
• Business Development:o Negotiated major US defense partnership.o Grew sales by 460% (2001-2003), identified & signed US partners.
• Fundraising (2003-2004): Secured $1.5M with business plan, presentations, and due diligence support.
• Marketing & CRM (2002-2004): Led growth from $0.5M to $2.3M, built marketing strategy, managed client relationships, established CRM, organized conferences, and handled PR.
• R&D Management (2001-2002): Directed R&D, transitioned products to production, and established production division (including ERP).

Bsc., Applied Physics And Electro-Optics

Activities and Societies: The Student's Association

Graduate, Physics And Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Bni Akiva