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Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel

The SiteAware platform revolutionizes quality assurance of construction to eliminate costly rework.• Ideated and launched the first mobile device product for SiteAware, driving a significant increase in field usage by technical personnel.• Led a successful rebranding of the web-based app, in close collaboration with the UI/UX team, increasing user engagement by 10% by creating a more delightful experience through product enhancements informed by user feedback and data analysis, applying the principles of Product Led Growth (PLG).•Spearheaded the front end and back end development of internal and external product data analytics tools to improve performance and engagement.•Defined product mission and strategy through comprehensive market research and stakeholder input.•Collaborated with scrum teams to break down product epics into sprint tasks using Agile methodology.

Ramat Gan Area, Israel

Kaltura TV Platform (KTP), is the predominant SAAS OTT cloud-based video platform in today's market. • Managed the KTP B2B Operator Console web application product, overseeing feature roadmaps and backlog prioritization.• Managed KTP B2B2C Cloud DVR (cDVR) product, overseeing feature roadmaps and backlog prioritization.• Product liaison for Kaltura’s largest customer, ensuring customer satisfaction through seamless integration of KTP with the evolving customer ecosystem.• Drove product privacy and security product improvements, including OWASP Top Ten and GDPR compliance• Defined API and SDK requirements for the KTP product backend, working closely with R&D.• Improved UI/UX by partnering closely with the design team to refine the user interface.

Jerusalem Area, Israel

Infinite Video Platform (IVP), is an end-to-end SAAS B2B2C video platform that supports OTT, satellite and cable based solutions across a wide range of client devices. • Led Product Management for the Linear and VOD Services for IVP,• Gathered business and market requirements from market research, customers and internal stakeholders• Defined the strategic direction, roadmap, and backlog for the IVP product.• Managed three Agile scrums, gathering business requirements and ensuring successful feature delivery.

Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people communicate and collaborate.• Directed E2E solution deliveries of complex video solutions for customers across Europe.• Managed large multi-national technical teams of Project Managers, Architects, Developers, Integration Engineers, System Engineers and Support Engineers in a matrix format to deliver high-quality, timely solutions..• Responded to RFIs and RFPs and defined SOWs and T&Cs with stakeholders.• Services Program Manager for the Video Everywhere (VE) product solution core team. In this role, I was responsible for all service related aspects of the VE product solution. VE is an E2E OTT solution to deliver video content to phone and tablet devices.• Lead an initiative to improve operability and cost of deployment for all headend products across the video division through application of Agile and DevOps principles.• Member of the Program Management Code of Practice Working Group

NDS was a subsidiary of News Corporation and a world leader in digital television content protection. It was acquired by Cisco in August, 2012. • Program Managed delivery of E2E solutions for customers in the UK, Asia Pacific and India.• Program managed customer relationship for headend, conditional access and STB (client) software projects. • Acted as main point-of-escalation for all customer issues.• Managed the program delivery cross-functional roadmap for each customer• Led delivery/services aspects of pre-sales discussions with customers• Accountable for all project deliverables, budgets and GANTTs within the programs • Managed large (30 - 100+) multi-national development teams in a matrix format.• Managed a multi-national team of Project Managers, Architects, Developers, Integration Engineers, System Engineers and Support Engineers

Petach Tikva, Israel

HarmonyCOM developed automated provisioning software for broadband services. Director of Systems Development:• Managed system architecture, engineering and testing teams in Israel and US; including recruitment and training• Reviewed and authored system specifications and test plans• Provided all technical support for sales team. Trained developers as technical sales engineers.Product Manager:• Product managed the company’s flagship product, Harmony Subscriber Manager, which automated provisioning for Cisco 7200/7400 routers. • Identified and prioritized new product features based upon input from customers, partners, sales and development• Authored proposals and RFPs• Presented product overviews and demonstrations to prospective customers • Managed the prospect lead-generation team• Managed the Technical Writing team

Technical Manager • Managed technical development for product line of fighter pilot debriefing systems. • Managed all program technical personnel and activities in a matrix format• Defined and owned responsibility for budgets and GANTTs of all technical activities• Directly managed System Engineering team of fighter pilot debriefing systems. Product Lead • Prepared product portions of Requests For Information (RFI) and Requests For Proposal (RFP).• Lead product requirement and technical interface with customer• Defined system operational and functional requirements with customer• Translated system requirements to sub-system requirements with development team• Prepared Operational and Maintenance Manuals• Planned and taught operational and maintenance courses

• Managed ammunition development programs from conception through transfer to production • Responsible for budgets and GANTTs of all development activities• Designed, developed and authored test plans for new ammunition designs• Managed drafting, prototype manufacturing, assembly, quality assurance, logistics, testing, transportation and warehousing personnel.• Provided technical support to marketing department in preparation of contract tenders and client communications.

Designed, developed and tested new ammunition designs

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Cap and Skull Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0/4.0

Advanced MSc level courses in Mechanical Engineering