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Sep 16th, Tel-Aviv
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Creating a Community of Curiosity
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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
Adi Polak
Director, Advocacy and Developer Experience Engineering, Confluent
Adi is an experienced Software Engineer and people manager. For most of her professional life, she has worked with data and machine learning for operations and analytics. As a data practitioner, she developed algorithms to solve real-world problems using machine learning techniques and leveraging expertise in Apache Spark, Kafka, HDFS, and distributed large-scale systems. Adi has taught Spark to thousands of students and is the author of the successful book — Scaling Machine Learning with Spark. In early 2024, she embarked on a new adventure with data streaming, specifically Flink, and she can't get enough of it.
Adi is an experienced Software Engineer and people manager. For most of her professional life, she has worked with data and machine learning for operations and analytics. As a data practitioner, she developed algorithms to solve real-world problems using machine learning techniques and leveraging expertise in Apache Spark, Kafka, HDFS, and distributed large-scale systems. Adi has taught Spark to thousands of students and is the author of the successful book — Scaling Machine Learning with Spark. In early 2024, she embarked on a new adventure with data streaming, specifically Flink, and she can't get enough of it.
Dean Langsam
Data Scientist, SentinelOne
I'm a data scientist at SentinelOne, and I'm passionate about the power of data to drive insights and innovation. My work centers around machine and deep learning. I've spent years honing my skills in Python scientific programming. As an organizing PyData Tel Aviv conference member, I'm dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the data science community. I take pride in building Python packages that make data workflows more streamlined and efficient. When I'm not working with data, you can find me hiking in the great outdoors or exploring the vibrant cultural scene of Tel Aviv. ChatGPT helped with phrasing this paragraph. Also, the LLM generated the last line entirely, and it is untrue. I do have two daughters and a partner with whom I love spending time.
I'm a data scientist at SentinelOne, and I'm passionate about the power of data to drive insights and innovation. My work centers around machine and deep learning. I've spent years honing my skills in Python scientific programming. As an organizing PyData Tel Aviv conference member, I'm dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the data science community. I take pride in building Python packages that make data workflows more streamlined and efficient. When I'm not working with data, you can find me hiking in the great outdoors or exploring the vibrant cultural scene of Tel Aviv. ChatGPT helped with phrasing this paragraph. Also, the LLM generated the last line entirely, and it is untrue. I do have two daughters and a partner with whom I love spending time.
Hila Sofer Elyashiv
Group Manager, Data Engineering & DWH Architecture, Wix.com
I am Hila Sofer Elayshiv, a data professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Over the past eight years, I have been part of the Wix team, transitioned from an Analyst role ro a Data Engineer, then I established and led the Data Modeling and DWH Team, focusing on crafting robust data models and building data warehouses tailored to the needs of internal teams. Today, I serve as a Group Manager and DWH Architect, who lives and breathes data.
I am Hila Sofer Elayshiv, a data professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Over the past eight years, I have been part of the Wix team, transitioned from an Analyst role ro a Data Engineer, then I established and led the Data Modeling and DWH Team, focusing on crafting robust data models and building data warehouses tailored to the needs of internal teams. Today, I serve as a Group Manager and DWH Architect, who lives and breathes data.
Idan Tendler
Chairman & Founder, Anu Banu | Venture Partner, Vine Ventures
Idan is a senior tech executive and a serial cybersecurity entrepreneur. Idan began his entrepreneurial journey as the co-founder and CEO of Fortscale, a pioneer in user behavior analytics for security, which was acquired by RSA Security in 2018. He then co-founded and led Bridgecrew, a pioneer in security solutions for developers, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in 2021. Following the acquisition, he served as SVP and founding head of the Application Security business unit at Palo Alto Networks, helping build one of the company’s fastest-growing platforms. As a social entrepreneur, Idan has founded several non-profit organizations. He is the Founder and Chairman of Anu Banu, a platform mobilizing the Israeli tech community for social action and impact. As part of that he founded and serves as the Chairman of Place-IL, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to expanding opportunities in Israeli tech. Idan also co-founded Ir Medina, a nonprofit that leverages the Israeli tech industry to equip local municipalities in the country’s periphery with leadership skills, technological capabilities, and strategic support to better serve their citizens.
Idan is a senior tech executive and a serial cybersecurity entrepreneur. Idan began his entrepreneurial journey as the co-founder and CEO of Fortscale, a pioneer in user behavior analytics for security, which was acquired by RSA Security in 2018. He then co-founded and led Bridgecrew, a pioneer in security solutions for developers, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in 2021. Following the acquisition, he served as SVP and founding head of the Application Security business unit at Palo Alto Networks, helping build one of the company’s fastest-growing platforms. As a social entrepreneur, Idan has founded several non-profit organizations. He is the Founder and Chairman of Anu Banu, a platform mobilizing the Israeli tech community for social action and impact. As part of that he founded and serves as the Chairman of Place-IL, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to expanding opportunities in Israeli tech. Idan also co-founded Ir Medina, a nonprofit that leverages the Israeli tech industry to equip local municipalities in the country’s periphery with leadership skills, technological capabilities, and strategic support to better serve their citizens.
Racheli Abo
Senior Data Scientist, Riskified
Racheli is a Data Scientist at Riskified with 5 years experience in the Fraud Detection domain. She has led multiple projects regarding automating and optimizing ML solutions, and is currently working on data sampling related projects. Outside of her professional life, Racheli enjoys traveling, camping and Yoga.
Racheli is a Data Scientist at Riskified with 5 years experience in the Fraud Detection domain. She has led multiple projects regarding automating and optimizing ML solutions, and is currently working on data sampling related projects. Outside of her professional life, Racheli enjoys traveling, camping and Yoga.
Keshet Tavor
Data and Measurement Specialist, Google
With over a decade of experience in the industry and expertise in attribution and media effectiveness, Keshet collaborates with Israel’s largest tech companies to develop and execute sophisticated data and measurement strategies across diverse environments. Keshet's primary objective is to assist advertisers in addressing intricate challenges related to data architecture, cross-channel attribution, and automation, thereby optimizing their advertising infrastructure.
With over a decade of experience in the industry and expertise in attribution and media effectiveness, Keshet collaborates with Israel’s largest tech companies to develop and execute sophisticated data and measurement strategies across diverse environments. Keshet's primary objective is to assist advertisers in addressing intricate challenges related to data architecture, cross-channel attribution, and automation, thereby optimizing their advertising infrastructure.
Eyal Solnik
Head of Data, Riverside
With over 10 years of experience in data, I am currently the Head of Data at Riverside.fm. I previously held senior data roles at Lili, Meta, and other leading companies, where I built and scaled data platforms across fintech and high-growth startup environments. I'm also active in the tech community, frequently speaking at events on fintech, data strategy, and generative AI.
With over 10 years of experience in data, I am currently the Head of Data at Riverside.fm. I previously held senior data roles at Lili, Meta, and other leading companies, where I built and scaled data platforms across fintech and high-growth startup environments. I'm also active in the tech community, frequently speaking at events on fintech, data strategy, and generative AI.
Yizhar Gilboa
Co-Founder & CTO, Finout
With 15+ years in development, including 8200 unit service, Yizhar has held roles like core developer at Zebra Medical (acquired by Nanox) and Head of Data Science at Planck Data (acquired by Applied Systems). Now Co-Founder and CTO of Finout, he focuses on simplifying cloud cost management. Passionate about scaling challenges, data engineering, and software architecture, Yizhar blends technical expertise with strategic vision. Outside work, he enjoys tennis, workouts, and gaming.
With 15+ years in development, including 8200 unit service, Yizhar has held roles like core developer at Zebra Medical (acquired by Nanox) and Head of Data Science at Planck Data (acquired by Applied Systems). Now Co-Founder and CTO of Finout, he focuses on simplifying cloud cost management. Passionate about scaling challenges, data engineering, and software architecture, Yizhar blends technical expertise with strategic vision. Outside work, he enjoys tennis, workouts, and gaming.
Adi Polak
Director, Advocacy and Developer Experience Engineering, Confluent
Adi is an experienced Software Engineer and people manager. For most of her professional life, she has worked with data and machine learning for operations and analytics. As a data practitioner, she developed algorithms to solve real-world problems using machine learning techniques and leveraging expertise in Apache Spark, Kafka, HDFS, and distributed large-scale systems. Adi has taught Spark to thousands of students and is the author of the successful book — Scaling Machine Learning with Spark. In early 2024, she embarked on a new adventure with data streaming, specifically Flink, and she can't get enough of it.
Adi is an experienced Software Engineer and people manager. For most of her professional life, she has worked with data and machine learning for operations and analytics. As a data practitioner, she developed algorithms to solve real-world problems using machine learning techniques and leveraging expertise in Apache Spark, Kafka, HDFS, and distributed large-scale systems. Adi has taught Spark to thousands of students and is the author of the successful book — Scaling Machine Learning with Spark. In early 2024, she embarked on a new adventure with data streaming, specifically Flink, and she can't get enough of it.
Dean Langsam
Data Scientist, SentinelOne
I'm a data scientist at SentinelOne, and I'm passionate about the power of data to drive insights and innovation. My work centers around machine and deep learning. I've spent years honing my skills in Python scientific programming. As an organizing PyData Tel Aviv conference member, I'm dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the data science community. I take pride in building Python packages that make data workflows more streamlined and efficient. When I'm not working with data, you can find me hiking in the great outdoors or exploring the vibrant cultural scene of Tel Aviv. ChatGPT helped with phrasing this paragraph. Also, the LLM generated the last line entirely, and it is untrue. I do have two daughters and a partner with whom I love spending time.
I'm a data scientist at SentinelOne, and I'm passionate about the power of data to drive insights and innovation. My work centers around machine and deep learning. I've spent years honing my skills in Python scientific programming. As an organizing PyData Tel Aviv conference member, I'm dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the data science community. I take pride in building Python packages that make data workflows more streamlined and efficient. When I'm not working with data, you can find me hiking in the great outdoors or exploring the vibrant cultural scene of Tel Aviv. ChatGPT helped with phrasing this paragraph. Also, the LLM generated the last line entirely, and it is untrue. I do have two daughters and a partner with whom I love spending time.
Hila Sofer Elyashiv
Group Manager, Data Engineering & DWH Architecture, Wix.com
I am Hila Sofer Elayshiv, a data professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Over the past eight years, I have been part of the Wix team, transitioned from an Analyst role ro a Data Engineer, then I established and led the Data Modeling and DWH Team, focusing on crafting robust data models and building data warehouses tailored to the needs of internal teams. Today, I serve as a Group Manager and DWH Architect, who lives and breathes data.
I am Hila Sofer Elayshiv, a data professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Over the past eight years, I have been part of the Wix team, transitioned from an Analyst role ro a Data Engineer, then I established and led the Data Modeling and DWH Team, focusing on crafting robust data models and building data warehouses tailored to the needs of internal teams. Today, I serve as a Group Manager and DWH Architect, who lives and breathes data.
Idan Tendler
Chairman & Founder, Anu Banu | Venture Partner, Vine Ventures
Idan is a senior tech executive and a serial cybersecurity entrepreneur. Idan began his entrepreneurial journey as the co-founder and CEO of Fortscale, a pioneer in user behavior analytics for security, which was acquired by RSA Security in 2018. He then co-founded and led Bridgecrew, a pioneer in security solutions for developers, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in 2021. Following the acquisition, he served as SVP and founding head of the Application Security business unit at Palo Alto Networks, helping build one of the company’s fastest-growing platforms. As a social entrepreneur, Idan has founded several non-profit organizations. He is the Founder and Chairman of Anu Banu, a platform mobilizing the Israeli tech community for social action and impact. As part of that he founded and serves as the Chairman of Place-IL, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to expanding opportunities in Israeli tech. Idan also co-founded Ir Medina, a nonprofit that leverages the Israeli tech industry to equip local municipalities in the country’s periphery with leadership skills, technological capabilities, and strategic support to better serve their citizens.
Idan is a senior tech executive and a serial cybersecurity entrepreneur. Idan began his entrepreneurial journey as the co-founder and CEO of Fortscale, a pioneer in user behavior analytics for security, which was acquired by RSA Security in 2018. He then co-founded and led Bridgecrew, a pioneer in security solutions for developers, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in 2021. Following the acquisition, he served as SVP and founding head of the Application Security business unit at Palo Alto Networks, helping build one of the company’s fastest-growing platforms. As a social entrepreneur, Idan has founded several non-profit organizations. He is the Founder and Chairman of Anu Banu, a platform mobilizing the Israeli tech community for social action and impact. As part of that he founded and serves as the Chairman of Place-IL, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to expanding opportunities in Israeli tech. Idan also co-founded Ir Medina, a nonprofit that leverages the Israeli tech industry to equip local municipalities in the country’s periphery with leadership skills, technological capabilities, and strategic support to better serve their citizens.
Racheli Abo
Senior Data Scientist, Riskified
Racheli is a Data Scientist at Riskified with 5 years experience in the Fraud Detection domain. She has led multiple projects regarding automating and optimizing ML solutions, and is currently working on data sampling related projects. Outside of her professional life, Racheli enjoys traveling, camping and Yoga.
Racheli is a Data Scientist at Riskified with 5 years experience in the Fraud Detection domain. She has led multiple projects regarding automating and optimizing ML solutions, and is currently working on data sampling related projects. Outside of her professional life, Racheli enjoys traveling, camping and Yoga.
Keshet Tavor
Data and Measurement Specialist, Google
With over a decade of experience in the industry and expertise in attribution and media effectiveness, Keshet collaborates with Israel’s largest tech companies to develop and execute sophisticated data and measurement strategies across diverse environments. Keshet's primary objective is to assist advertisers in addressing intricate challenges related to data architecture, cross-channel attribution, and automation, thereby optimizing their advertising infrastructure.
With over a decade of experience in the industry and expertise in attribution and media effectiveness, Keshet collaborates with Israel’s largest tech companies to develop and execute sophisticated data and measurement strategies across diverse environments. Keshet's primary objective is to assist advertisers in addressing intricate challenges related to data architecture, cross-channel attribution, and automation, thereby optimizing their advertising infrastructure.
Eyal Solnik
Head of Data, Riverside
With over 10 years of experience in data, I am currently the Head of Data at Riverside.fm. I previously held senior data roles at Lili, Meta, and other leading companies, where I built and scaled data platforms across fintech and high-growth startup environments. I'm also active in the tech community, frequently speaking at events on fintech, data strategy, and generative AI.
With over 10 years of experience in data, I am currently the Head of Data at Riverside.fm. I previously held senior data roles at Lili, Meta, and other leading companies, where I built and scaled data platforms across fintech and high-growth startup environments. I'm also active in the tech community, frequently speaking at events on fintech, data strategy, and generative AI.
Yizhar Gilboa
Co-Founder & CTO, Finout
With 15+ years in development, including 8200 unit service, Yizhar has held roles like core developer at Zebra Medical (acquired by Nanox) and Head of Data Science at Planck Data (acquired by Applied Systems). Now Co-Founder and CTO of Finout, he focuses on simplifying cloud cost management. Passionate about scaling challenges, data engineering, and software architecture, Yizhar blends technical expertise with strategic vision. Outside work, he enjoys tennis, workouts, and gaming.
With 15+ years in development, including 8200 unit service, Yizhar has held roles like core developer at Zebra Medical (acquired by Nanox) and Head of Data Science at Planck Data (acquired by Applied Systems). Now Co-Founder and CTO of Finout, he focuses on simplifying cloud cost management. Passionate about scaling challenges, data engineering, and software architecture, Yizhar blends technical expertise with strategic vision. Outside work, he enjoys tennis, workouts, and gaming.
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