Speakers
Ritvik Kharkar
Data Scientist, ZipRecruiter
Ritvik is a Data Scientist at ZipRecruiter where he works on challenging problems in the Search space to bring a great experience to jobseekers. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and working on his data science focussed YouTube channel of 10+ years.
Ritvik is a Data Scientist at ZipRecruiter where he works on challenging problems in the Search space to bring a great experience to jobseekers. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and working on his data science focussed YouTube channel of 10+ years.
Denise Schlesinger
Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Denise Schlesinger is a Principal Solution Architect at Microsoft. She loves solving complex problems with the right architecture, building distributed applications that can scale. She believes in enabling organizations to make decisions based on data.
Denise Schlesinger is a Principal Solution Architect at Microsoft. She loves solving complex problems with the right architecture, building distributed applications that can scale. She believes in enabling organizations to make decisions based on data.
Itai Yaffe
Senior Big Data Architect, Akamai
Itai Yaffe is a Senior Big Data Architect at Akamai. Prior to Akamai, Itai was a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, a Principal Solutions Architect at Imply, and a big data tech lead at Nielsen Identity, where he dealt with big data challenges using tools like Spark, Druid, Kafka, and others. He is also a part of the Israeli chapter's core team of Women in Big Data. Itai is keen on sharing his knowledge and has presented his real-life experience in various forums in the past.
Itai Yaffe is a Senior Big Data Architect at Akamai. Prior to Akamai, Itai was a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, a Principal Solutions Architect at Imply, and a big data tech lead at Nielsen Identity, where he dealt with big data challenges using tools like Spark, Druid, Kafka, and others. He is also a part of the Israeli chapter's core team of Women in Big Data. Itai is keen on sharing his knowledge and has presented his real-life experience in various forums in the past.
Tal Laron
Data Science Team Lead, Riskified
Tal Laron is a Data Science Team Lead at Riskified, responsible for Riskified’s models and DS components. Tal has extensive data science experience across multiple fields, and, before Riskified, she worked in several startups. Tal holds a B.Sc in statistics and economics from the Tel Aviv University and a master’s degree in financial economics, a global program from the Reichman University. As a former gymnast she enjoys sports and sporting events, beside her great love for data and sports, she is a mother of two, Assaf & Noa.
Tal Laron is a Data Science Team Lead at Riskified, responsible for Riskified’s models and DS components. Tal has extensive data science experience across multiple fields, and, before Riskified, she worked in several startups. Tal holds a B.Sc in statistics and economics from the Tel Aviv University and a master’s degree in financial economics, a global program from the Reichman University. As a former gymnast she enjoys sports and sporting events, beside her great love for data and sports, she is a mother of two, Assaf & Noa.
Dr. Asi Messica
VP Data Science, Lightricks
Dr. Asi Messica is VP Data Science at Lightricks and a lecturer at Reichman University. Before joining Lightricks, she held various data science, product, and development management positions at Fiverr, SAP, RSA, and more. She pursued her Ph.D. in the area of Recommender Systems at Ben-Gurion University. Her professional interests include machine learning, personalization, information retrieval, NLP, and reinforcement learning.
Dr. Asi Messica is VP Data Science at Lightricks and a lecturer at Reichman University. Before joining Lightricks, she held various data science, product, and development management positions at Fiverr, SAP, RSA, and more. She pursued her Ph.D. in the area of Recommender Systems at Ben-Gurion University. Her professional interests include machine learning, personalization, information retrieval, NLP, and reinforcement learning.
Alon Agmon
Engineering Group Lead, AppsFlyer
Senior engineering manager. Leading the Biz Data & Dev group @ AppsFlyer. Have been managing data engineering and data science teams over the past few years, and handling exceptions for more than a decade. Intrigued by functional programming, distributed systems, and the big data ecosystem. Fearless adopter of cutting edge data technologies.
Senior engineering manager. Leading the Biz Data & Dev group @ AppsFlyer. Have been managing data engineering and data science teams over the past few years, and handling exceptions for more than a decade. Intrigued by functional programming, distributed systems, and the big data ecosystem. Fearless adopter of cutting edge data technologies.
Inna Weiner
Senior Engineering Manager, Google
Inna Weiner is a senior technical leader with 20+ years of global experience. A big data expert, specializing in data processing, storage, access, insider risk, privacy and policy compliance. During her 15 years at Google, Inna led engineering teams in consumer and enterprise products including Google Sites, Google Search and Google Analytics. Most recently she led the Google Search Analytics Data Warehouse, growing her organization 10x from 5 to 50. Inna enjoys building diverse engineering organizations, with common vision, growth strategy and inclusive culture. Inna spent the last 6 years in Google Mountain View, and recently relocated back to Israel to lead GCP Database Migration Service.
Inna Weiner is a senior technical leader with 20+ years of global experience. A big data expert, specializing in data processing, storage, access, insider risk, privacy and policy compliance. During her 15 years at Google, Inna led engineering teams in consumer and enterprise products including Google Sites, Google Search and Google Analytics. Most recently she led the Google Search Analytics Data Warehouse, growing her organization 10x from 5 to 50. Inna enjoys building diverse engineering organizations, with common vision, growth strategy and inclusive culture. Inna spent the last 6 years in Google Mountain View, and recently relocated back to Israel to lead GCP Database Migration Service.
Ori Abramovsky
Head of Data Science, SpectralOps (a CheckPoint company)
Ori Abramovsky is the Head of Data Science at SpectralOps, a CheckPoint company, where he leads the development and application of machine learning models to the source code domain. With extensive experience in various machine learning types and paradigms, Ori specializes in bringing AI applications to life. He is committed to bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, and is passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex business challenges. Whether he is working on cutting-edge research or collaborating with cross-functional teams, Ori's expertise spans the entire spectrum of AI development, from ideation to implementation.
Ori Abramovsky is the Head of Data Science at SpectralOps, a CheckPoint company, where he leads the development and application of machine learning models to the source code domain. With extensive experience in various machine learning types and paradigms, Ori specializes in bringing AI applications to life. He is committed to bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, and is passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex business challenges. Whether he is working on cutting-edge research or collaborating with cross-functional teams, Ori's expertise spans the entire spectrum of AI development, from ideation to implementation.
Tal N. Mizrachi
Data Academic Lead, Masterschool
Hey! I’m Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis. I’m a Data scientist, Educator and Mentor trying to make data science, analytical methods and programming accessible and fun to learn about. I’m married to Adi, we have 2 daughters and a big black dog.
Hey! I’m Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis. I’m a Data scientist, Educator and Mentor trying to make data science, analytical methods and programming accessible and fun to learn about. I’m married to Adi, we have 2 daughters and a big black dog.
Tali Fulman
Head of Data Guild, Simply
Tali is Head of Data Guild at Simply (formerly Joytunes). She has over 10 years in the fields of data, first as a hands-on analyst and later as senior management. As one of the leading forces in the Israeli data community, Tali co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in the fields of data which has over 1300 members. Her community involvement includes presenting at events, teaching in courses and producing meetups and conferences. Tali holds a degree in Statistics from Tel Aviv University.
Tali is Head of Data Guild at Simply (formerly Joytunes). She has over 10 years in the fields of data, first as a hands-on analyst and later as senior management. As one of the leading forces in the Israeli data community, Tali co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in the fields of data which has over 1300 members. Her community involvement includes presenting at events, teaching in courses and producing meetups and conferences. Tali holds a degree in Statistics from Tel Aviv University.
Naomi Weiser
Data & Operations Manager, Mobileye
Naomi Weiser is a Data & Operations Manager at Mobileye, where she leads the development of data and automation services. With over 25 years of experience in software development and DevOps, Naomi is an accomplished Full Stack developer and specializes in the creation of automated systems. Naomi is known for her excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and technical leadership. She is dedicated to establishing, enhancing, and supporting automated systems to improve customer satisfaction and drive overall operational improvements.
Naomi Weiser is a Data & Operations Manager at Mobileye, where she leads the development of data and automation services. With over 25 years of experience in software development and DevOps, Naomi is an accomplished Full Stack developer and specializes in the creation of automated systems. Naomi is known for her excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and technical leadership. She is dedicated to establishing, enhancing, and supporting automated systems to improve customer satisfaction and drive overall operational improvements.
Boris Cherkasky
Software Engineer, Finout
A software engineer with passion (some say obsession) for observability, charts, and dashboards. In the last ten years, did anything from low-level safety-critical control logic to high availability cloud applications, and currently helping get the Finops gospel to the masses as an engineer at Finout. Amateur tech blogger, mediocre cook with a slight Scuba diving addiction.
A software engineer with passion (some say obsession) for observability, charts, and dashboards. In the last ten years, did anything from low-level safety-critical control logic to high availability cloud applications, and currently helping get the Finops gospel to the masses as an engineer at Finout. Amateur tech blogger, mediocre cook with a slight Scuba diving addiction.
Asaf Shapira
Network Analyst, NETfrix
Major (Ret.). I served many years in military intelligence (8200 & more). Network Science analyst (Ind.). The podcaster of NETfrix – The Network Science Podcast (Hebrew & English versions).
Major (Ret.). I served many years in military intelligence (8200 & more). Network Science analyst (Ind.). The podcaster of NETfrix – The Network Science Podcast (Hebrew & English versions).
Danielle Menuhin
Data Operations Manager, eBay
Like most data operations professionals, my career started accidentally – Following a BA in Linguistics and Gender Studies and work in 2 startups I found myself at eBay’s taxonomy team, only to move later on to the catalog data operations group where I am today. After finding out I actually do have a career, I founded the Data Operations IL community this last summer, where we started having meetups and long over-due larger scale professional conversations. In between those roles and activities, I’m a fully fledged coffee snob, current 3rd place in the Israeli Aeropress Coffee Brewing Championship, and a home coffee roaster.
Like most data operations professionals, my career started accidentally – Following a BA in Linguistics and Gender Studies and work in 2 startups I found myself at eBay’s taxonomy team, only to move later on to the catalog data operations group where I am today. After finding out I actually do have a career, I founded the Data Operations IL community this last summer, where we started having meetups and long over-due larger scale professional conversations. In between those roles and activities, I’m a fully fledged coffee snob, current 3rd place in the Israeli Aeropress Coffee Brewing Championship, and a home coffee roaster.
Roee Ben David
Senior Growth Product Data Analyst, Honeybook
Roee Ben David is a Senior Data Analyst at Honeybook with a passion for using data to drive growth. With over 7 years of experience as a product and business analyst, Roee has honed his skills in analyzing data to identify key trends and patterns. He has been a member of Honeybook's growth team for the past three years, working to expand the company’s member base. Roee's expertise includes managing the AB test framework, as well as using storytelling as a way to make data more engaging, actionable and accessible to everyone.
Roee Ben David is a Senior Data Analyst at Honeybook with a passion for using data to drive growth. With over 7 years of experience as a product and business analyst, Roee has honed his skills in analyzing data to identify key trends and patterns. He has been a member of Honeybook's growth team for the past three years, working to expand the company’s member base. Roee's expertise includes managing the AB test framework, as well as using storytelling as a way to make data more engaging, actionable and accessible to everyone.
Efrat Garber Aran
Product Data Scientist, AI21 Labs
Efrat has a BA and MA on Hebrew literature from BGU, But after a short career in the fields of NGO’s and Renewal Judaism, she successfully Retrained and became a fraud analyst at Paypal. After 3 years there she moved to Lightricks, and after additional 3 years she started to work at AI21 Labs and there she is still working as a senior product data scientist in the Studio team. Efrat also performs as a spoken word poet.
Efrat has a BA and MA on Hebrew literature from BGU, But after a short career in the fields of NGO’s and Renewal Judaism, she successfully Retrained and became a fraud analyst at Paypal. After 3 years there she moved to Lightricks, and after additional 3 years she started to work at AI21 Labs and there she is still working as a senior product data scientist in the Studio team. Efrat also performs as a spoken word poet.
Alik Berezovsky
System Architect, Riskified
Highly experienced System Architect in the Fraud Detection industry. With a strong background in both management and technical expertise As a seasoned engineering manager, Alik has a proven track record of leading development teams from requirement analysis through to delivery. With in-depth knowledge of cloud solutions, microservices, big data and continuous deployment, Alik is well-equipped to drive innovation and ensure the successful completion of projects. In addition to professional achievements, Alik is also an individual who values personal growth and challenge. Alik has a passion for learning new skills and taking on new experiences, such as landscape painting and extreme sports. With a dedication to both personal and professional growth, Alik is a driven and dynamic individual who consistently strives to achieve excellence. Whether leading teams or developing cutting-edge solutions.
Highly experienced System Architect in the Fraud Detection industry. With a strong background in both management and technical expertise As a seasoned engineering manager, Alik has a proven track record of leading development teams from requirement analysis through to delivery. With in-depth knowledge of cloud solutions, microservices, big data and continuous deployment, Alik is well-equipped to drive innovation and ensure the successful completion of projects. In addition to professional achievements, Alik is also an individual who values personal growth and challenge. Alik has a passion for learning new skills and taking on new experiences, such as landscape painting and extreme sports. With a dedication to both personal and professional growth, Alik is a driven and dynamic individual who consistently strives to achieve excellence. Whether leading teams or developing cutting-edge solutions.
Urit Greifman
Senior Data Engineer, Outbrain
Currently senior data engineer, performed as a team leader. Graduated Ms.c. of Information Systems Management.
Currently senior data engineer, performed as a team leader. Graduated Ms.c. of Information Systems Management.
Yoav Nordmann
Tech Lead & Architect, Tikal Knowledge
Hi, I’m Yoav Nordmann. I am a Backend Tech Lead and Architect for Distributed Systems and Data. I have over 20 years of experience having worked in numerous and diverse companies. I am passionate about new and emerging technologies, knowledge sharing and I am a fierce advocate for open source. I believe that anything can be achieved together as a team!
Hi, I’m Yoav Nordmann. I am a Backend Tech Lead and Architect for Distributed Systems and Data. I have over 20 years of experience having worked in numerous and diverse companies. I am passionate about new and emerging technologies, knowledge sharing and I am a fierce advocate for open source. I believe that anything can be achieved together as a team!
Maya Samuels
Data Scientist, Via
Maya Samuels is a data scientist at Via Transportation, a top software provider in the shared transportation industry, with over 500 services worldwide. As a member of the algo-routing group, her work focuses on building, improving and analyzing state-of-the-art traffic models to ensure dependable, efficient and cost-effective mobility solutions. Maya holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry and a M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Maya Samuels is a data scientist at Via Transportation, a top software provider in the shared transportation industry, with over 500 services worldwide. As a member of the algo-routing group, her work focuses on building, improving and analyzing state-of-the-art traffic models to ensure dependable, efficient and cost-effective mobility solutions. Maya holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry and a M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Tomer Patel
Engineering Manager, Akamai
Tomer currently works as Engineering Manager at Akamai Technologies, where he leads a group of Data engineers, Software developers and DevOps at scale. Previously Tomer worked as Team Lead at Clarizen (Now Planview).
Tomer currently works as Engineering Manager at Akamai Technologies, where he leads a group of Data engineers, Software developers and DevOps at scale. Previously Tomer worked as Team Lead at Clarizen (Now Planview).
Uri Goren
CEO, Argmax
Uri is currently leading Argmax ML, a machine learning consultancy. Uri is a Natural language processing and recommendation system expert. Programming since elementary school, having worked for several Fortune 500 companies, startups and the academia. Co-hosting ExplAInable with Tamir Nave, a machine learning podcast in Hebrew.
Uri is currently leading Argmax ML, a machine learning consultancy. Uri is a Natural language processing and recommendation system expert. Programming since elementary school, having worked for several Fortune 500 companies, startups and the academia. Co-hosting ExplAInable with Tamir Nave, a machine learning podcast in Hebrew.
Elena Levi
Director of Product, AppsFlyer
Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at AppsFlyer, and over the past few years, she's been focused on machine learning products. She began her career as a Product Manager in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, and continued as a data analyst in the private sector, which has since made her data-obsessed. She's gained extensive experience in managing BI teams, working in data engineering, and creating products for data driven people.
Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at AppsFlyer, and over the past few years, she's been focused on machine learning products. She began her career as a Product Manager in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, and continued as a data analyst in the private sector, which has since made her data-obsessed. She's gained extensive experience in managing BI teams, working in data engineering, and creating products for data driven people.
Eyal Trabelsi
Data Architect, Bigabid
Enthusiastic Software Engineer with big passion for Python, Machine Learning, Databases Scale and Performance Optimisations and making all of these easy to use.
Enthusiastic Software Engineer with big passion for Python, Machine Learning, Databases Scale and Performance Optimisations and making all of these easy to use.
Liav Sharon
Senior Product Manager, eBay
Senior PM at ebay structured data group. Has worked in ebay for the past 8 years in different positions. Started as a data analyst, lead a team of operations and analytics and a PM for the past 5 years. Lead multiple solutions of applied machine learning data pipeline implementation for different data quality projects. Lives in Tel Aviv loves surfing and the sea.
Senior PM at ebay structured data group. Has worked in ebay for the past 8 years in different positions. Started as a data analyst, lead a team of operations and analytics and a PM for the past 5 years. Lead multiple solutions of applied machine learning data pipeline implementation for different data quality projects. Lives in Tel Aviv loves surfing and the sea.
Doron Porat
Director of Infrastructure, Yotpo
Doron Porat is the Director of Infrastructure at Yotpo, managing teams focused on Backend, Frontend, and Data Infrastructure. Doron has been practicing Data and leading Data teams for the past 12 years and joined Yotpo as a Data Infra Team Lead back in 2016. Doron is deeply passionate about the data world and believes that infrastructure plays a vital role in driving innovation and scaling engineering organizations. Her approach involves reducing the cognitive load for generalist developers by providing them with abstractions and generators, and ensuring that tooling is updated and aligned with the technical and cultural challenges of the organization. In addition to her work, Doron co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp,” which explores all aspects of data alongside her good friend and fellow data expert, Liran Yogev. In her free time, Doron LOVES grooming plants and forces herself to go on long runs in the park
Doron Porat is the Director of Infrastructure at Yotpo, managing teams focused on Backend, Frontend, and Data Infrastructure. Doron has been practicing Data and leading Data teams for the past 12 years and joined Yotpo as a Data Infra Team Lead back in 2016. Doron is deeply passionate about the data world and believes that infrastructure plays a vital role in driving innovation and scaling engineering organizations. Her approach involves reducing the cognitive load for generalist developers by providing them with abstractions and generators, and ensuring that tooling is updated and aligned with the technical and cultural challenges of the organization. In addition to her work, Doron co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp,” which explores all aspects of data alongside her good friend and fellow data expert, Liran Yogev. In her free time, Doron LOVES grooming plants and forces herself to go on long runs in the park
Liran Yogev
Director of Engineering, ZipRecruiter
Liran Yogev has been a member of the big data community for over 7 years. Before joining Ziprecruiter as Director of Engineering, he spent several years at Yotpo developing innovative data platforms, ML products, and complex data-driven backend applications. In his current role, Liran leads the platform engineering domain at Ziprecruiter, focusing on ML platforms, data, and experimentation. Liran is passionate about solving complex problems and creating impactful infrastructure that increases the velocity of the organizations he works for. In addition to his work, Liran co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp”, which explores all aspects of data alongside his good friend and fellow data expert, Doron Porat.
Liran Yogev has been a member of the big data community for over 7 years. Before joining Ziprecruiter as Director of Engineering, he spent several years at Yotpo developing innovative data platforms, ML products, and complex data-driven backend applications. In his current role, Liran leads the platform engineering domain at Ziprecruiter, focusing on ML platforms, data, and experimentation. Liran is passionate about solving complex problems and creating impactful infrastructure that increases the velocity of the organizations he works for. In addition to his work, Liran co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp”, which explores all aspects of data alongside his good friend and fellow data expert, Doron Porat.
Ofir Ventura
Data & ML Engineering Team Lead, Lemonade
Ofir is a ML & data infrastructure engineering manager at Lemonade, leading the ML and data platform teams at Lemonade. Her expertise is in the fields of big data stacks, machine learning infrastructures, backend and databases.
Ofir is a ML & data infrastructure engineering manager at Lemonade, leading the ML and data platform teams at Lemonade. Her expertise is in the fields of big data stacks, machine learning infrastructures, backend and databases.
Dov Ziskin
Head of Business Intelligence, Pagaya
Dov is the Head of BI at Pagaya, with over 10 years of experience in the big data and analytics domain. He specializes in building complex analytical platforms using modern technology that provides significant business value. Over the past two years, Dov has built the BI group at Pagaya from the ground up, establishing an analytical platform that serves hundreds of data consumers across multiple departments in the company.
Dov is the Head of BI at Pagaya, with over 10 years of experience in the big data and analytics domain. He specializes in building complex analytical platforms using modern technology that provides significant business value. Over the past two years, Dov has built the BI group at Pagaya from the ground up, establishing an analytical platform that serves hundreds of data consumers across multiple departments in the company.
Yarin Benado
Director of Engineering (Data Platform and Insights), Gong
Yarin Benado is director of engineering at Gong, the leading revenue intelligence platform. At Gong, Yarin’s main areas of focus are data platform and in-app analytics Before joining Gong, Yarin co-founded Vayo, a start-up company that helped SaaS organizations to make Sense of their customer data by turning complex cross-platform data into actionable insights. Vayo was acquired by Gong in September 2020.
Yarin Benado is director of engineering at Gong, the leading revenue intelligence platform. At Gong, Yarin’s main areas of focus are data platform and in-app analytics Before joining Gong, Yarin co-founded Vayo, a start-up company that helped SaaS organizations to make Sense of their customer data by turning complex cross-platform data into actionable insights. Vayo was acquired by Gong in September 2020.
Ayelet Bergman
Strategic Business Analysis Team Lead, Wix.com
Ayelet Bergman leads the strategic analysis team at Wix, the leading website building platform. Her team helps Wix management in strategic decision making, by providing business insights and recommendations. Ayelet holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Ayelet Bergman leads the strategic analysis team at Wix, the leading website building platform. Her team helps Wix management in strategic decision making, by providing business insights and recommendations. Ayelet holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Ritvik Kharkar
Data Scientist, ZipRecruiter
Ritvik is a Data Scientist at ZipRecruiter where he works on challenging problems in the Search space to bring a great experience to jobseekers. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and working on his data science focussed YouTube channel of 10+ years.
Ritvik is a Data Scientist at ZipRecruiter where he works on challenging problems in the Search space to bring a great experience to jobseekers. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and working on his data science focussed YouTube channel of 10+ years.
Denise Schlesinger
Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Denise Schlesinger is a Principal Solution Architect at Microsoft. She loves solving complex problems with the right architecture, building distributed applications that can scale. She believes in enabling organizations to make decisions based on data.
Denise Schlesinger is a Principal Solution Architect at Microsoft. She loves solving complex problems with the right architecture, building distributed applications that can scale. She believes in enabling organizations to make decisions based on data.
Itai Yaffe
Senior Big Data Architect, Akamai
Itai Yaffe is a Senior Big Data Architect at Akamai. Prior to Akamai, Itai was a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, a Principal Solutions Architect at Imply, and a big data tech lead at Nielsen Identity, where he dealt with big data challenges using tools like Spark, Druid, Kafka, and others. He is also a part of the Israeli chapter's core team of Women in Big Data. Itai is keen on sharing his knowledge and has presented his real-life experience in various forums in the past.
Itai Yaffe is a Senior Big Data Architect at Akamai. Prior to Akamai, Itai was a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks, a Principal Solutions Architect at Imply, and a big data tech lead at Nielsen Identity, where he dealt with big data challenges using tools like Spark, Druid, Kafka, and others. He is also a part of the Israeli chapter's core team of Women in Big Data. Itai is keen on sharing his knowledge and has presented his real-life experience in various forums in the past.
Tal Laron
Data Science Team Lead, Riskified
Tal Laron is a Data Science Team Lead at Riskified, responsible for Riskified’s models and DS components. Tal has extensive data science experience across multiple fields, and, before Riskified, she worked in several startups. Tal holds a B.Sc in statistics and economics from the Tel Aviv University and a master’s degree in financial economics, a global program from the Reichman University. As a former gymnast she enjoys sports and sporting events, beside her great love for data and sports, she is a mother of two, Assaf & Noa.
Tal Laron is a Data Science Team Lead at Riskified, responsible for Riskified’s models and DS components. Tal has extensive data science experience across multiple fields, and, before Riskified, she worked in several startups. Tal holds a B.Sc in statistics and economics from the Tel Aviv University and a master’s degree in financial economics, a global program from the Reichman University. As a former gymnast she enjoys sports and sporting events, beside her great love for data and sports, she is a mother of two, Assaf & Noa.
Dr. Asi Messica
VP Data Science, Lightricks
Dr. Asi Messica is VP Data Science at Lightricks and a lecturer at Reichman University. Before joining Lightricks, she held various data science, product, and development management positions at Fiverr, SAP, RSA, and more. She pursued her Ph.D. in the area of Recommender Systems at Ben-Gurion University. Her professional interests include machine learning, personalization, information retrieval, NLP, and reinforcement learning.
Dr. Asi Messica is VP Data Science at Lightricks and a lecturer at Reichman University. Before joining Lightricks, she held various data science, product, and development management positions at Fiverr, SAP, RSA, and more. She pursued her Ph.D. in the area of Recommender Systems at Ben-Gurion University. Her professional interests include machine learning, personalization, information retrieval, NLP, and reinforcement learning.
Alon Agmon
Engineering Group Lead, AppsFlyer
Senior engineering manager. Leading the Biz Data & Dev group @ AppsFlyer. Have been managing data engineering and data science teams over the past few years, and handling exceptions for more than a decade. Intrigued by functional programming, distributed systems, and the big data ecosystem. Fearless adopter of cutting edge data technologies.
Senior engineering manager. Leading the Biz Data & Dev group @ AppsFlyer. Have been managing data engineering and data science teams over the past few years, and handling exceptions for more than a decade. Intrigued by functional programming, distributed systems, and the big data ecosystem. Fearless adopter of cutting edge data technologies.
Inna Weiner
Senior Engineering Manager, Google
Inna Weiner is a senior technical leader with 20+ years of global experience. A big data expert, specializing in data processing, storage, access, insider risk, privacy and policy compliance. During her 15 years at Google, Inna led engineering teams in consumer and enterprise products including Google Sites, Google Search and Google Analytics. Most recently she led the Google Search Analytics Data Warehouse, growing her organization 10x from 5 to 50. Inna enjoys building diverse engineering organizations, with common vision, growth strategy and inclusive culture. Inna spent the last 6 years in Google Mountain View, and recently relocated back to Israel to lead GCP Database Migration Service.
Inna Weiner is a senior technical leader with 20+ years of global experience. A big data expert, specializing in data processing, storage, access, insider risk, privacy and policy compliance. During her 15 years at Google, Inna led engineering teams in consumer and enterprise products including Google Sites, Google Search and Google Analytics. Most recently she led the Google Search Analytics Data Warehouse, growing her organization 10x from 5 to 50. Inna enjoys building diverse engineering organizations, with common vision, growth strategy and inclusive culture. Inna spent the last 6 years in Google Mountain View, and recently relocated back to Israel to lead GCP Database Migration Service.
Ori Abramovsky
Head of Data Science, SpectralOps (a CheckPoint company)
Ori Abramovsky is the Head of Data Science at SpectralOps, a CheckPoint company, where he leads the development and application of machine learning models to the source code domain. With extensive experience in various machine learning types and paradigms, Ori specializes in bringing AI applications to life. He is committed to bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, and is passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex business challenges. Whether he is working on cutting-edge research or collaborating with cross-functional teams, Ori's expertise spans the entire spectrum of AI development, from ideation to implementation.
Ori Abramovsky is the Head of Data Science at SpectralOps, a CheckPoint company, where he leads the development and application of machine learning models to the source code domain. With extensive experience in various machine learning types and paradigms, Ori specializes in bringing AI applications to life. He is committed to bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, and is passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex business challenges. Whether he is working on cutting-edge research or collaborating with cross-functional teams, Ori's expertise spans the entire spectrum of AI development, from ideation to implementation.
Tal N. Mizrachi
Data Academic Lead, Masterschool
Hey! I’m Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis. I’m a Data scientist, Educator and Mentor trying to make data science, analytical methods and programming accessible and fun to learn about. I’m married to Adi, we have 2 daughters and a big black dog.
Hey! I’m Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis. I’m a Data scientist, Educator and Mentor trying to make data science, analytical methods and programming accessible and fun to learn about. I’m married to Adi, we have 2 daughters and a big black dog.
Tali Fulman
Head of Data Guild, Simply
Tali is Head of Data Guild at Simply (formerly Joytunes). She has over 10 years in the fields of data, first as a hands-on analyst and later as senior management. As one of the leading forces in the Israeli data community, Tali co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in the fields of data which has over 1300 members. Her community involvement includes presenting at events, teaching in courses and producing meetups and conferences. Tali holds a degree in Statistics from Tel Aviv University.
Tali is Head of Data Guild at Simply (formerly Joytunes). She has over 10 years in the fields of data, first as a hands-on analyst and later as senior management. As one of the leading forces in the Israeli data community, Tali co-founded Data Queens, a non-profit Israeli community for women in the fields of data which has over 1300 members. Her community involvement includes presenting at events, teaching in courses and producing meetups and conferences. Tali holds a degree in Statistics from Tel Aviv University.
Naomi Weiser
Data & Operations Manager, Mobileye
Naomi Weiser is a Data & Operations Manager at Mobileye, where she leads the development of data and automation services. With over 25 years of experience in software development and DevOps, Naomi is an accomplished Full Stack developer and specializes in the creation of automated systems. Naomi is known for her excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and technical leadership. She is dedicated to establishing, enhancing, and supporting automated systems to improve customer satisfaction and drive overall operational improvements.
Naomi Weiser is a Data & Operations Manager at Mobileye, where she leads the development of data and automation services. With over 25 years of experience in software development and DevOps, Naomi is an accomplished Full Stack developer and specializes in the creation of automated systems. Naomi is known for her excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and technical leadership. She is dedicated to establishing, enhancing, and supporting automated systems to improve customer satisfaction and drive overall operational improvements.
Boris Cherkasky
Software Engineer, Finout
A software engineer with passion (some say obsession) for observability, charts, and dashboards. In the last ten years, did anything from low-level safety-critical control logic to high availability cloud applications, and currently helping get the Finops gospel to the masses as an engineer at Finout. Amateur tech blogger, mediocre cook with a slight Scuba diving addiction.
A software engineer with passion (some say obsession) for observability, charts, and dashboards. In the last ten years, did anything from low-level safety-critical control logic to high availability cloud applications, and currently helping get the Finops gospel to the masses as an engineer at Finout. Amateur tech blogger, mediocre cook with a slight Scuba diving addiction.
Asaf Shapira
Network Analyst, NETfrix
Major (Ret.). I served many years in military intelligence (8200 & more). Network Science analyst (Ind.). The podcaster of NETfrix – The Network Science Podcast (Hebrew & English versions).
Major (Ret.). I served many years in military intelligence (8200 & more). Network Science analyst (Ind.). The podcaster of NETfrix – The Network Science Podcast (Hebrew & English versions).
Danielle Menuhin
Data Operations Manager, eBay
Like most data operations professionals, my career started accidentally – Following a BA in Linguistics and Gender Studies and work in 2 startups I found myself at eBay’s taxonomy team, only to move later on to the catalog data operations group where I am today. After finding out I actually do have a career, I founded the Data Operations IL community this last summer, where we started having meetups and long over-due larger scale professional conversations. In between those roles and activities, I’m a fully fledged coffee snob, current 3rd place in the Israeli Aeropress Coffee Brewing Championship, and a home coffee roaster.
Like most data operations professionals, my career started accidentally – Following a BA in Linguistics and Gender Studies and work in 2 startups I found myself at eBay’s taxonomy team, only to move later on to the catalog data operations group where I am today. After finding out I actually do have a career, I founded the Data Operations IL community this last summer, where we started having meetups and long over-due larger scale professional conversations. In between those roles and activities, I’m a fully fledged coffee snob, current 3rd place in the Israeli Aeropress Coffee Brewing Championship, and a home coffee roaster.
Roee Ben David
Senior Growth Product Data Analyst, Honeybook
Roee Ben David is a Senior Data Analyst at Honeybook with a passion for using data to drive growth. With over 7 years of experience as a product and business analyst, Roee has honed his skills in analyzing data to identify key trends and patterns. He has been a member of Honeybook's growth team for the past three years, working to expand the company’s member base. Roee's expertise includes managing the AB test framework, as well as using storytelling as a way to make data more engaging, actionable and accessible to everyone.
Roee Ben David is a Senior Data Analyst at Honeybook with a passion for using data to drive growth. With over 7 years of experience as a product and business analyst, Roee has honed his skills in analyzing data to identify key trends and patterns. He has been a member of Honeybook's growth team for the past three years, working to expand the company’s member base. Roee's expertise includes managing the AB test framework, as well as using storytelling as a way to make data more engaging, actionable and accessible to everyone.
Efrat Garber Aran
Product Data Scientist, AI21 Labs
Efrat has a BA and MA on Hebrew literature from BGU, But after a short career in the fields of NGO’s and Renewal Judaism, she successfully Retrained and became a fraud analyst at Paypal. After 3 years there she moved to Lightricks, and after additional 3 years she started to work at AI21 Labs and there she is still working as a senior product data scientist in the Studio team. Efrat also performs as a spoken word poet.
Efrat has a BA and MA on Hebrew literature from BGU, But after a short career in the fields of NGO’s and Renewal Judaism, she successfully Retrained and became a fraud analyst at Paypal. After 3 years there she moved to Lightricks, and after additional 3 years she started to work at AI21 Labs and there she is still working as a senior product data scientist in the Studio team. Efrat also performs as a spoken word poet.
Alik Berezovsky
System Architect, Riskified
Highly experienced System Architect in the Fraud Detection industry. With a strong background in both management and technical expertise As a seasoned engineering manager, Alik has a proven track record of leading development teams from requirement analysis through to delivery. With in-depth knowledge of cloud solutions, microservices, big data and continuous deployment, Alik is well-equipped to drive innovation and ensure the successful completion of projects. In addition to professional achievements, Alik is also an individual who values personal growth and challenge. Alik has a passion for learning new skills and taking on new experiences, such as landscape painting and extreme sports. With a dedication to both personal and professional growth, Alik is a driven and dynamic individual who consistently strives to achieve excellence. Whether leading teams or developing cutting-edge solutions.
Highly experienced System Architect in the Fraud Detection industry. With a strong background in both management and technical expertise As a seasoned engineering manager, Alik has a proven track record of leading development teams from requirement analysis through to delivery. With in-depth knowledge of cloud solutions, microservices, big data and continuous deployment, Alik is well-equipped to drive innovation and ensure the successful completion of projects. In addition to professional achievements, Alik is also an individual who values personal growth and challenge. Alik has a passion for learning new skills and taking on new experiences, such as landscape painting and extreme sports. With a dedication to both personal and professional growth, Alik is a driven and dynamic individual who consistently strives to achieve excellence. Whether leading teams or developing cutting-edge solutions.
Yoav Nordmann
Tech Lead & Architect, Tikal Knowledge
Hi, I’m Yoav Nordmann. I am a Backend Tech Lead and Architect for Distributed Systems and Data. I have over 20 years of experience having worked in numerous and diverse companies. I am passionate about new and emerging technologies, knowledge sharing and I am a fierce advocate for open source. I believe that anything can be achieved together as a team!
Hi, I’m Yoav Nordmann. I am a Backend Tech Lead and Architect for Distributed Systems and Data. I have over 20 years of experience having worked in numerous and diverse companies. I am passionate about new and emerging technologies, knowledge sharing and I am a fierce advocate for open source. I believe that anything can be achieved together as a team!
Maya Samuels
Data Scientist, Via
Maya Samuels is a data scientist at Via Transportation, a top software provider in the shared transportation industry, with over 500 services worldwide. As a member of the algo-routing group, her work focuses on building, improving and analyzing state-of-the-art traffic models to ensure dependable, efficient and cost-effective mobility solutions. Maya holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry and a M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Maya Samuels is a data scientist at Via Transportation, a top software provider in the shared transportation industry, with over 500 services worldwide. As a member of the algo-routing group, her work focuses on building, improving and analyzing state-of-the-art traffic models to ensure dependable, efficient and cost-effective mobility solutions. Maya holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry and a M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Tomer Patel
Engineering Manager, Akamai
Tomer currently works as Engineering Manager at Akamai Technologies, where he leads a group of Data engineers, Software developers and DevOps at scale. Previously Tomer worked as Team Lead at Clarizen (Now Planview).
Tomer currently works as Engineering Manager at Akamai Technologies, where he leads a group of Data engineers, Software developers and DevOps at scale. Previously Tomer worked as Team Lead at Clarizen (Now Planview).
Uri Goren
CEO, Argmax
Uri is currently leading Argmax ML, a machine learning consultancy. Uri is a Natural language processing and recommendation system expert. Programming since elementary school, having worked for several Fortune 500 companies, startups and the academia. Co-hosting ExplAInable with Tamir Nave, a machine learning podcast in Hebrew.
Uri is currently leading Argmax ML, a machine learning consultancy. Uri is a Natural language processing and recommendation system expert. Programming since elementary school, having worked for several Fortune 500 companies, startups and the academia. Co-hosting ExplAInable with Tamir Nave, a machine learning podcast in Hebrew.
Elena Levi
Director of Product, AppsFlyer
Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at AppsFlyer, and over the past few years, she's been focused on machine learning products. She began her career as a Product Manager in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, and continued as a data analyst in the private sector, which has since made her data-obsessed. She's gained extensive experience in managing BI teams, working in data engineering, and creating products for data driven people.
Elena is a data-driven Director of Product at AppsFlyer, and over the past few years, she's been focused on machine learning products. She began her career as a Product Manager in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, and continued as a data analyst in the private sector, which has since made her data-obsessed. She's gained extensive experience in managing BI teams, working in data engineering, and creating products for data driven people.
Eyal Trabelsi
Data Architect, Bigabid
Enthusiastic Software Engineer with big passion for Python, Machine Learning, Databases Scale and Performance Optimisations and making all of these easy to use.
Enthusiastic Software Engineer with big passion for Python, Machine Learning, Databases Scale and Performance Optimisations and making all of these easy to use.
Liav Sharon
Senior Product Manager, eBay
Senior PM at ebay structured data group. Has worked in ebay for the past 8 years in different positions. Started as a data analyst, lead a team of operations and analytics and a PM for the past 5 years. Lead multiple solutions of applied machine learning data pipeline implementation for different data quality projects. Lives in Tel Aviv loves surfing and the sea.
Senior PM at ebay structured data group. Has worked in ebay for the past 8 years in different positions. Started as a data analyst, lead a team of operations and analytics and a PM for the past 5 years. Lead multiple solutions of applied machine learning data pipeline implementation for different data quality projects. Lives in Tel Aviv loves surfing and the sea.
Doron Porat
Director of Infrastructure, Yotpo
Doron Porat is the Director of Infrastructure at Yotpo, managing teams focused on Backend, Frontend, and Data Infrastructure. Doron has been practicing Data and leading Data teams for the past 12 years and joined Yotpo as a Data Infra Team Lead back in 2016. Doron is deeply passionate about the data world and believes that infrastructure plays a vital role in driving innovation and scaling engineering organizations. Her approach involves reducing the cognitive load for generalist developers by providing them with abstractions and generators, and ensuring that tooling is updated and aligned with the technical and cultural challenges of the organization. In addition to her work, Doron co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp,” which explores all aspects of data alongside her good friend and fellow data expert, Liran Yogev. In her free time, Doron LOVES grooming plants and forces herself to go on long runs in the park
Doron Porat is the Director of Infrastructure at Yotpo, managing teams focused on Backend, Frontend, and Data Infrastructure. Doron has been practicing Data and leading Data teams for the past 12 years and joined Yotpo as a Data Infra Team Lead back in 2016. Doron is deeply passionate about the data world and believes that infrastructure plays a vital role in driving innovation and scaling engineering organizations. Her approach involves reducing the cognitive load for generalist developers by providing them with abstractions and generators, and ensuring that tooling is updated and aligned with the technical and cultural challenges of the organization. In addition to her work, Doron co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp,” which explores all aspects of data alongside her good friend and fellow data expert, Liran Yogev. In her free time, Doron LOVES grooming plants and forces herself to go on long runs in the park
Liran Yogev
Director of Engineering, ZipRecruiter
Liran Yogev has been a member of the big data community for over 7 years. Before joining Ziprecruiter as Director of Engineering, he spent several years at Yotpo developing innovative data platforms, ML products, and complex data-driven backend applications. In his current role, Liran leads the platform engineering domain at Ziprecruiter, focusing on ML platforms, data, and experimentation. Liran is passionate about solving complex problems and creating impactful infrastructure that increases the velocity of the organizations he works for. In addition to his work, Liran co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp”, which explores all aspects of data alongside his good friend and fellow data expert, Doron Porat.
Liran Yogev has been a member of the big data community for over 7 years. Before joining Ziprecruiter as Director of Engineering, he spent several years at Yotpo developing innovative data platforms, ML products, and complex data-driven backend applications. In his current role, Liran leads the platform engineering domain at Ziprecruiter, focusing on ML platforms, data, and experimentation. Liran is passionate about solving complex problems and creating impactful infrastructure that increases the velocity of the organizations he works for. In addition to his work, Liran co-hosts a popular podcast in Hebrew called “The Data Swamp”, which explores all aspects of data alongside his good friend and fellow data expert, Doron Porat.
Ofir Ventura
Data & ML Engineering Team Lead, Lemonade
Ofir is a ML & data infrastructure engineering manager at Lemonade, leading the ML and data platform teams at Lemonade. Her expertise is in the fields of big data stacks, machine learning infrastructures, backend and databases.
Ofir is a ML & data infrastructure engineering manager at Lemonade, leading the ML and data platform teams at Lemonade. Her expertise is in the fields of big data stacks, machine learning infrastructures, backend and databases.
Dov Ziskin
Head of Business Intelligence, Pagaya
Dov is the Head of BI at Pagaya, with over 10 years of experience in the big data and analytics domain. He specializes in building complex analytical platforms using modern technology that provides significant business value. Over the past two years, Dov has built the BI group at Pagaya from the ground up, establishing an analytical platform that serves hundreds of data consumers across multiple departments in the company.
Dov is the Head of BI at Pagaya, with over 10 years of experience in the big data and analytics domain. He specializes in building complex analytical platforms using modern technology that provides significant business value. Over the past two years, Dov has built the BI group at Pagaya from the ground up, establishing an analytical platform that serves hundreds of data consumers across multiple departments in the company.
Yarin Benado
Director of Engineering (Data Platform and Insights), Gong
Yarin Benado is director of engineering at Gong, the leading revenue intelligence platform. At Gong, Yarin’s main areas of focus are data platform and in-app analytics Before joining Gong, Yarin co-founded Vayo, a start-up company that helped SaaS organizations to make Sense of their customer data by turning complex cross-platform data into actionable insights. Vayo was acquired by Gong in September 2020.
Yarin Benado is director of engineering at Gong, the leading revenue intelligence platform. At Gong, Yarin’s main areas of focus are data platform and in-app analytics Before joining Gong, Yarin co-founded Vayo, a start-up company that helped SaaS organizations to make Sense of their customer data by turning complex cross-platform data into actionable insights. Vayo was acquired by Gong in September 2020.
Ayelet Bergman
Strategic Business Analysis Team Lead, Wix.com
Ayelet Bergman leads the strategic analysis team at Wix, the leading website building platform. Her team helps Wix management in strategic decision making, by providing business insights and recommendations. Ayelet holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Economics from Tel Aviv University.
Ayelet Bergman leads the strategic analysis team at Wix, the leading website building platform. Her team helps Wix management in strategic decision making, by providing business insights and recommendations. Ayelet holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Economics from Tel Aviv University.
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