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Sep 24th, Tel-Aviv
hayaData 2024 is coming

Creating a Community of Curiosity

About hayaData

hayaData conference is a not-for-profit event built for the data engineering, data science, BI, and data analytics communities. It is the place to hear insights from leading speakers, learn about the newest industry tools, and get best practices for working with big data.

We <3 data and we created this conference with the goal of bringing together the data community, data engineers & scientists, developers, researchers, and everyone interested in big data, to share knowledge and mingle. Every fan of data is invited.

Speakers

Josef Goldstein

Data Platform R&D Manager, Wix

The data and culture guy. Currently leading the Big Data Platform R&D at Wix. Josef has over a decade of experience building data intensive SaaS applications and growing the awesome teams that make them. He believes that the secret sauce for creating sustainable complex systems is good design practices, effective communication between people, and automating everything. In his day to day he works tirelessly on building the culture necessary to support these values and propagate them to others, one pep-talk at a time.

The data and culture guy. Currently leading the Big Data Platform R&D at Wix. Josef has over a decade of experience building data intensive SaaS applications and growing the awesome teams that make them. He believes that the secret sauce for creating sustainable complex systems is good design practices, effective communication between people, and automating everything. In his day to day he works tirelessly on building the culture necessary to support these values and propagate them to others, one pep-talk at a time.

Orna Amir, PhD

Growth and Notifications, Data Science Lead, Google

Orna Amir leads the Data Science team in Google's Growth and Notifications Teams. Her work leverages modeling, analytics, and A/B testing to enhance notification quality and growth for Google Photos, Google Maps, and YouTube. Previously at Waze, she developed DL models and monitoring methods to improve ETA and navigation. Orna holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and brings over 15 years of experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, and optimization across various industries.

Orna Amir leads the Data Science team in Google's Growth and Notifications Teams. Her work leverages modeling, analytics, and A/B testing to enhance notification quality and growth for Google Photos, Google Maps, and YouTube. Previously at Waze, she developed DL models and monitoring methods to improve ETA and navigation. Orna holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and brings over 15 years of experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, and optimization across various industries.

Mickey Rozen

BI Group Lead, monday.com

Hi, I'm Mickey, and I have a deep passion for all things data. With more than 12 years of experience in diverse data areas ranging from analytics to data modeling, I currently hold a leadership position in the Business Intelligence (BI) department at monday. Throughout my career, I have worked on a variety of projects, leveraging data to drive insights and empower decision-making. Develop robust data models, implement effective analytics strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Hi, I'm Mickey, and I have a deep passion for all things data. With more than 12 years of experience in diverse data areas ranging from analytics to data modeling, I currently hold a leadership position in the Business Intelligence (BI) department at monday. Throughout my career, I have worked on a variety of projects, leveraging data to drive insights and empower decision-making. Develop robust data models, implement effective analytics strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Tal Peretz

Data Platform Engineer, Riskified

Tal Peretz is a Data Engineer at Riskified. His expertise lies in developing data pipelines, building scalable infrastructure, data science and implementing data quality frameworks, enabling Riskified to make data-driven decisions and prevent fraud effectively. As a Harry Potter and data engineering fan, Tal combines his love for technology and entertainment, appreciates the magic of storytelling, and strives to contribute to the data engineering field.

Tal Peretz is a Data Engineer at Riskified. His expertise lies in developing data pipelines, building scalable infrastructure, data science and implementing data quality frameworks, enabling Riskified to make data-driven decisions and prevent fraud effectively. As a Harry Potter and data engineering fan, Tal combines his love for technology and entertainment, appreciates the magic of storytelling, and strives to contribute to the data engineering field.

Eyal El Bahar

VP BI & Analytics, Lightricks

With over 20 years of experience in the business intelligence (BI) and analytics landscape. For the last 3.5 years, I am leading the BI and Analytics group at Lightricks. My passion lies in adopting new technologies and advancing my team both technically and in alignment with business objectives. Previously, I have taught various BI courses at leading colleges and have certified numerous professionals in the field, contributing to the development of expertise in the analytics community.

With over 20 years of experience in the business intelligence (BI) and analytics landscape. For the last 3.5 years, I am leading the BI and Analytics group at Lightricks. My passion lies in adopting new technologies and advancing my team both technically and in alignment with business objectives. Previously, I have taught various BI courses at leading colleges and have certified numerous professionals in the field, contributing to the development of expertise in the analytics community.

Mor Nitzan

Team Lead Product Analytics, JFrog

With over 12 years of dedicated experience in the realm of data, I have navigated through diverse industries including fintech, adtech, and cybersecurity. From startups to corporate environments, I've spearheaded technical and strategic data initiatives, driving impactful results through meticulous analysis and process optimization. As a full-stack analyst, I possess a unique ability to visualize comprehensive data landscapes, managing them end-to-end to deliver tangible value to businesses.

With over 12 years of dedicated experience in the realm of data, I have navigated through diverse industries including fintech, adtech, and cybersecurity. From startups to corporate environments, I've spearheaded technical and strategic data initiatives, driving impactful results through meticulous analysis and process optimization. As a full-stack analyst, I possess a unique ability to visualize comprehensive data landscapes, managing them end-to-end to deliver tangible value to businesses.

Shuki Cohen

Director of Data, AI21 Labs

Seasoned Data Scientist with an emphasis on NLP, classical ML, visualization and experimentation. Driven by great passion for the field, I am inspired by unintuitive insights and inferences made by smart algorithms. In my talks, I try to convey my typical spirit and enthusiasm while delivering crisp takeaways.

Seasoned Data Scientist with an emphasis on NLP, classical ML, visualization and experimentation. Driven by great passion for the field, I am inspired by unintuitive insights and inferences made by smart algorithms. In my talks, I try to convey my typical spirit and enthusiasm while delivering crisp takeaways.

Shelli Glick

Infrastructure Engineering Team Lead, Taboola

Coding for over a decade, in the past few years I’ve been part of Taboola infrastructure engineering group working on some very large scale systems and making them better faster stronger.

Coding for over a decade, in the past few years I’ve been part of Taboola infrastructure engineering group working on some very large scale systems and making them better faster stronger.

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David InterContinental Hotel, Tel Aviv

The conference will take place in David InterContinental Hotel, a luxurious venue for high-end events, right in the center of Tel Aviv

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The talks will be either in Hebrew or English.

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