Meet the team
Creating a Community of Curiosity
We are a group of data enthusiasts from different companies who assemble the organizing team. hayaData conference, created out of our love for data from all sources, and our desire to gather the Israeli data community in one place, to share insights, learn about new tools, and exchange best practices for big data.
Hen Ben-Hemo
Data Architect, Riskified
Hen is a Data Architect at Riskified. Riskified's next-generation big data platform was designed and developed by Hen using various technologies, including his favorite Spark. Before joining Riskified, Hen worked for various tech companies facing various scaling & big data challenges. In addition to being an amateur pilot and foodie, Hen enjoys traveling with his family.
Hen is a Data Architect at Riskified. Riskified's next-generation big data platform was designed and developed by Hen using various technologies, including his favorite Spark. Before joining Riskified, Hen worked for various tech companies facing various scaling & big data challenges. In addition to being an amateur pilot and foodie, Hen enjoys traveling with his family.
Dafna Frank Szarfman
Director of Data Engineering, Outbrain
Dafna received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. She has 20 years of experience in software development and product management, including 10 years at Microsoft, among other companies. She currently manages the Data engineering group, consisting of software developers and Devops people. Responsible for Outbrain's data platform including the Data Pipeline, Data Processing and Data Stores, supporting data ingestion and processing of TBs of raw data a day, storing PBs of data, and serving billions requests a month. Developing and operating in house as well as a large variety of third party data systems. Dafna is committed to supporting youth, and particularly young women, to enter into successful careers in the hi-tech ecosystem.
Dafna received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. She has 20 years of experience in software development and product management, including 10 years at Microsoft, among other companies. She currently manages the Data engineering group, consisting of software developers and Devops people. Responsible for Outbrain's data platform including the Data Pipeline, Data Processing and Data Stores, supporting data ingestion and processing of TBs of raw data a day, storing PBs of data, and serving billions requests a month. Developing and operating in house as well as a large variety of third party data systems. Dafna is committed to supporting youth, and particularly young women, to enter into successful careers in the hi-tech ecosystem.
Erez Filosof Timnat
Data Science Team Leader, AppsFlyer
Erez is a hands-on research and engineering manager at AppsFlyer. He co-founded the data science group at AppsFlyer. Erez started his career as a software engineer at IDF unit 8200. He is also an alumni of leading corporations, Microsoft and Google. At AppsFlyer, Erez initially worked on models for fraud detection, and built a classifier based on Bayesian networks. Today, Erez is leading the work on multiple models behind AppsFlyer's attribution solution, the core business of the company. Erez holds a B.Sc. in physics and CS from TAU and an M.Sc. in online algorithms from the Technion CS faculty.
Erez is a hands-on research and engineering manager at AppsFlyer. He co-founded the data science group at AppsFlyer. Erez started his career as a software engineer at IDF unit 8200. He is also an alumni of leading corporations, Microsoft and Google. At AppsFlyer, Erez initially worked on models for fraud detection, and built a classifier based on Bayesian networks. Today, Erez is leading the work on multiple models behind AppsFlyer's attribution solution, the core business of the company. Erez holds a B.Sc. in physics and CS from TAU and an M.Sc. in online algorithms from the Technion CS faculty.
Orit Mansur
BI Team Lead, Riskified
Orit is a BI Team Leader at Riskified, leading the Finance domain, and has over 10 years of experience in the data industry. As a data specialist, she is passionate about data, technology, business, and people. Her main expertise is in data modeling, analytics, and data visualization. She sees a big part in her role in mentoring and out-of-the-box thinking. Her favorite place in the world is India, and as they say there, Orit truly believes "everything is possible".
Orit is a BI Team Leader at Riskified, leading the Finance domain, and has over 10 years of experience in the data industry. As a data specialist, she is passionate about data, technology, business, and people. Her main expertise is in data modeling, analytics, and data visualization. She sees a big part in her role in mentoring and out-of-the-box thinking. Her favorite place in the world is India, and as they say there, Orit truly believes "everything is possible".
David Ostrovsky
Software Engineer, Meta
At age 9 little David found a book in Russian called "Electronic Computational Machines" at the library and, after reading it in a single weekend, decided that this was what he wanted to do with his life. Three years later he finally got to touch a computer for the first time and discovered that it was totally worth the wait. One thing led to another and now he’s a software engineer at Meta. David is a software developer with over 20 years of industry experience, speaker, trainer, blogger, and co-author of “Pro Couchbase Server”. He specializes in large-scale distributed system architecture.
At age 9 little David found a book in Russian called "Electronic Computational Machines" at the library and, after reading it in a single weekend, decided that this was what he wanted to do with his life. Three years later he finally got to touch a computer for the first time and discovered that it was totally worth the wait. One thing led to another and now he’s a software engineer at Meta. David is a software developer with over 20 years of industry experience, speaker, trainer, blogger, and co-author of “Pro Couchbase Server”. He specializes in large-scale distributed system architecture.
Nadav Ephrath
BI Data Architect, Riskified
Nadav is a data architect with over 7 years of experience in business intelligence. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in designing and implementing data solutions to support business decision-making and analysis. Nadav has held a variety of roles, including developer, team lead, group lead, and architect. He has a strong understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing principles, and has a track record of delivering successful projects for clients in various industries. Nadav is skilled in leading and mentoring team members, and has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and best practices in the field.
Nadav is a data architect with over 7 years of experience in business intelligence. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in designing and implementing data solutions to support business decision-making and analysis. Nadav has held a variety of roles, including developer, team lead, group lead, and architect. He has a strong understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing principles, and has a track record of delivering successful projects for clients in various industries. Nadav is skilled in leading and mentoring team members, and has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and best practices in the field.
Hilla Peled
VP Data Science, Riskified
In the last couple of years, Hilla has held leading roles in partnering with business stakeholders across large enterprises such as Ahold-Delhaize and Citi, to aspire these to leverage technology, AI, data science and machine learning to drive company's commercial success. Layered by M.Sc in distributed algorithms and reinforcement learning, years of leading teams consisting of data scientists and engineers, and technology driven lecturer experience, Hilla is known for her ability to transform business needs/opportunities into advanced data products that demonstrate large scale impact, supported by the innovative ML technology. Her visionary perspective has earned her the opportunity to work for multinational companies, building long-term data strategy and driving game-changing data science projects.
In the last couple of years, Hilla has held leading roles in partnering with business stakeholders across large enterprises such as Ahold-Delhaize and Citi, to aspire these to leverage technology, AI, data science and machine learning to drive company's commercial success. Layered by M.Sc in distributed algorithms and reinforcement learning, years of leading teams consisting of data scientists and engineers, and technology driven lecturer experience, Hilla is known for her ability to transform business needs/opportunities into advanced data products that demonstrate large scale impact, supported by the innovative ML technology. Her visionary perspective has earned her the opportunity to work for multinational companies, building long-term data strategy and driving game-changing data science projects.
Shani Fachler
Data Analyst, Upstream Security
I am an industrial engineer from Ben gurion University with an MBA (major in big data) from Tel Aviv University. I have been working as an analyst and team lead in the last 6 years in technology companies.
I am an industrial engineer from Ben gurion University with an MBA (major in big data) from Tel Aviv University. I have been working as an analyst and team lead in the last 6 years in technology companies.
Ran Salmona
Head of BI and Product Analytics, Riskified
Ran is the head of BI and Product Analytics in Riskified, and has over 10 years in building and leading BI and data analytics teams. As a data professional, his passion is about ways to use data as part of business decisions. His main expertise is data modeling, data management, and the connection between data and business flows.
Ran is the head of BI and Product Analytics in Riskified, and has over 10 years in building and leading BI and data analytics teams. As a data professional, his passion is about ways to use data as part of business decisions. His main expertise is data modeling, data management, and the connection between data and business flows.
Shai Peretz
SVP Engineering, Riskified
Seasoned technology executive, focused on building great technology teams, emphasis on the culture of excellence, ownership, transparency, and trust driving business impact with social responsibility.
Seasoned technology executive, focused on building great technology teams, emphasis on the culture of excellence, ownership, transparency, and trust driving business impact with social responsibility.
Dor Polovincik
ML Engineer, Riskified
Dor is an experienced ML engineer at Riskified. He has a strong background in statistics, data science, and engineering and has applied his knowledge and skills in various data-related roles at different sizes of companies. Dor holds a bachelor's degree in statistics and operational research from Tel Aviv University, and currently pursuing his master's degree in the same field. In his current role, Dor is a lead ML engineer at Riskified, specializing in the field of MLOps, where he applies his expertise to develop and maintain machine learning systems and processes.
Dor is an experienced ML engineer at Riskified. He has a strong background in statistics, data science, and engineering and has applied his knowledge and skills in various data-related roles at different sizes of companies. Dor holds a bachelor's degree in statistics and operational research from Tel Aviv University, and currently pursuing his master's degree in the same field. In his current role, Dor is a lead ML engineer at Riskified, specializing in the field of MLOps, where he applies his expertise to develop and maintain machine learning systems and processes.
Lior Winner
Data Engineering Team Lead & Head of Data Guild, Riskified
Lior is the Head of Riskified’s Data Guild and leading the Data Streams team. He took a significant part in creating Riskified’s modern data architecture. Today, his team focuses on building the company Streaming Platform that is responsible for enabling Riskified’s event streaming architecture and real-time streaming applications.
Lior is the Head of Riskified’s Data Guild and leading the Data Streams team. He took a significant part in creating Riskified’s modern data architecture. Today, his team focuses on building the company Streaming Platform that is responsible for enabling Riskified’s event streaming architecture and real-time streaming applications.
Ori Tal
Developer Relations Manager, Riskified
Ori is part of the Riskified DevRel team, managing the Riskified Tech’s communication and social media channels. As part of her role, Ori also helps the R&D employees to build their personal brands by leading a unique personal branding course and guiding them in writing technical blog posts and social profiles. Ori is also a professional photographer who finds that personal interactions are essential for a happy life.
Ori is part of the Riskified DevRel team, managing the Riskified Tech’s communication and social media channels. As part of her role, Ori also helps the R&D employees to build their personal brands by leading a unique personal branding course and guiding them in writing technical blog posts and social profiles. Ori is also a professional photographer who finds that personal interactions are essential for a happy life.
Raviv Gurtensten
Director of People Brand & Experience, Riskified
Raviv leads the Developer Relations, Employer Branding, Employee Experience, and Corporate Social Responsibility teams at Riskified. As part of his role, he is responsible for building and sharing Riskified's story as a leading workplace. Before Riskified, Raviv worked at Wix, was one of the founders of the Wix R&D Center in Be'er-Sheva, led the company's global Frontend Development operation, and was part of YGLF and Scalapeno conferences teams. In his free time, he is studying for a master's degree in philosophy at Tel Aviv University, playing bass, and collecting Funko Pop figures.
Raviv leads the Developer Relations, Employer Branding, Employee Experience, and Corporate Social Responsibility teams at Riskified. As part of his role, he is responsible for building and sharing Riskified's story as a leading workplace. Before Riskified, Raviv worked at Wix, was one of the founders of the Wix R&D Center in Be'er-Sheva, led the company's global Frontend Development operation, and was part of YGLF and Scalapeno conferences teams. In his free time, he is studying for a master's degree in philosophy at Tel Aviv University, playing bass, and collecting Funko Pop figures.
Sophie Strajnik
Brand Design Team Lead, Riskified
Over the last three years, Sophie took a massive part in shaping the evolving look and feel of Riskified, including extensive involvement in the in-house rebranding process and its implementation during the company’s IPO. She leads the design of Riskified Technology and its implications, including design for print, web, and social media.
Over the last three years, Sophie took a massive part in shaping the evolving look and feel of Riskified, including extensive involvement in the in-house rebranding process and its implementation during the company’s IPO. She leads the design of Riskified Technology and its implications, including design for print, web, and social media.
Yaniv Cahoua
Motion Designer, Riskified
Yaniv is a talented motion designer and illustrator with a passion for creating dynamic, engaging visuals. With a strong eye for detail and a dedication to staying current on the latest design trends and techniques, Yaniv is skilled at bringing ideas to life through animation and illustration. Whether working on a corporate video, an explainer animation, or a series of illustrations for a marketing campaign, Yaniv is committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the needs of his clients and exceeds their expectations.
Yaniv is a talented motion designer and illustrator with a passion for creating dynamic, engaging visuals. With a strong eye for detail and a dedication to staying current on the latest design trends and techniques, Yaniv is skilled at bringing ideas to life through animation and illustration. Whether working on a corporate video, an explainer animation, or a series of illustrations for a marketing campaign, Yaniv is committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the needs of his clients and exceeds their expectations.
Ofri Shefer-Gilat
Learning Partner, Riskified
Ofri is A cognitive psychologist specializing in organizational learning and development. She works with the tech departments at Riskified to enhance employees’ growth and performance. She sees learning and development as a meaningful aspect in the employee’s life cycle, and as such, a powerful means to promote business goals. Before joining Riskified, Ofri worked as a learning consultant and instructional designer and led multiple learning projects in various organizations. As part of her profession, but more than that – as part of her life agenda, Ofri is always in the search of learning new things.
Ofri is A cognitive psychologist specializing in organizational learning and development. She works with the tech departments at Riskified to enhance employees’ growth and performance. She sees learning and development as a meaningful aspect in the employee’s life cycle, and as such, a powerful means to promote business goals. Before joining Riskified, Ofri worked as a learning consultant and instructional designer and led multiple learning projects in various organizations. As part of her profession, but more than that – as part of her life agenda, Ofri is always in the search of learning new things.
Hen Ben-Hemo
Data Architect, Riskified
Hen is a Data Architect at Riskified. Riskified's next-generation big data platform was designed and developed by Hen using various technologies, including his favorite Spark. Before joining Riskified, Hen worked for various tech companies facing various scaling & big data challenges. In addition to being an amateur pilot and foodie, Hen enjoys traveling with his family.
Hen is a Data Architect at Riskified. Riskified's next-generation big data platform was designed and developed by Hen using various technologies, including his favorite Spark. Before joining Riskified, Hen worked for various tech companies facing various scaling & big data challenges. In addition to being an amateur pilot and foodie, Hen enjoys traveling with his family.
Dafna Frank Szarfman
Director of Data Engineering, Outbrain
Dafna received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. She has 20 years of experience in software development and product management, including 10 years at Microsoft, among other companies. She currently manages the Data engineering group, consisting of software developers and Devops people. Responsible for Outbrain's data platform including the Data Pipeline, Data Processing and Data Stores, supporting data ingestion and processing of TBs of raw data a day, storing PBs of data, and serving billions requests a month. Developing and operating in house as well as a large variety of third party data systems. Dafna is committed to supporting youth, and particularly young women, to enter into successful careers in the hi-tech ecosystem.
Dafna received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. She has 20 years of experience in software development and product management, including 10 years at Microsoft, among other companies. She currently manages the Data engineering group, consisting of software developers and Devops people. Responsible for Outbrain's data platform including the Data Pipeline, Data Processing and Data Stores, supporting data ingestion and processing of TBs of raw data a day, storing PBs of data, and serving billions requests a month. Developing and operating in house as well as a large variety of third party data systems. Dafna is committed to supporting youth, and particularly young women, to enter into successful careers in the hi-tech ecosystem.
Erez Filosof Timnat
Data Science Team Leader, AppsFlyer
Erez is a hands-on research and engineering manager at AppsFlyer. He co-founded the data science group at AppsFlyer. Erez started his career as a software engineer at IDF unit 8200. He is also an alumni of leading corporations, Microsoft and Google. At AppsFlyer, Erez initially worked on models for fraud detection, and built a classifier based on Bayesian networks. Today, Erez is leading the work on multiple models behind AppsFlyer's attribution solution, the core business of the company. Erez holds a B.Sc. in physics and CS from TAU and an M.Sc. in online algorithms from the Technion CS faculty.
Erez is a hands-on research and engineering manager at AppsFlyer. He co-founded the data science group at AppsFlyer. Erez started his career as a software engineer at IDF unit 8200. He is also an alumni of leading corporations, Microsoft and Google. At AppsFlyer, Erez initially worked on models for fraud detection, and built a classifier based on Bayesian networks. Today, Erez is leading the work on multiple models behind AppsFlyer's attribution solution, the core business of the company. Erez holds a B.Sc. in physics and CS from TAU and an M.Sc. in online algorithms from the Technion CS faculty.
Orit Mansur
BI Team Lead, Riskified
Orit is a BI Team Leader at Riskified, leading the Finance domain, and has over 10 years of experience in the data industry. As a data specialist, she is passionate about data, technology, business, and people. Her main expertise is in data modeling, analytics, and data visualization. She sees a big part in her role in mentoring and out-of-the-box thinking. Her favorite place in the world is India, and as they say there, Orit truly believes "everything is possible".
Orit is a BI Team Leader at Riskified, leading the Finance domain, and has over 10 years of experience in the data industry. As a data specialist, she is passionate about data, technology, business, and people. Her main expertise is in data modeling, analytics, and data visualization. She sees a big part in her role in mentoring and out-of-the-box thinking. Her favorite place in the world is India, and as they say there, Orit truly believes "everything is possible".
David Ostrovsky
Software Engineer, Meta
At age 9 little David found a book in Russian called "Electronic Computational Machines" at the library and, after reading it in a single weekend, decided that this was what he wanted to do with his life. Three years later he finally got to touch a computer for the first time and discovered that it was totally worth the wait. One thing led to another and now he’s a software engineer at Meta. David is a software developer with over 20 years of industry experience, speaker, trainer, blogger, and co-author of “Pro Couchbase Server”. He specializes in large-scale distributed system architecture.
At age 9 little David found a book in Russian called "Electronic Computational Machines" at the library and, after reading it in a single weekend, decided that this was what he wanted to do with his life. Three years later he finally got to touch a computer for the first time and discovered that it was totally worth the wait. One thing led to another and now he’s a software engineer at Meta. David is a software developer with over 20 years of industry experience, speaker, trainer, blogger, and co-author of “Pro Couchbase Server”. He specializes in large-scale distributed system architecture.
Nadav Ephrath
BI Data Architect, Riskified
Nadav is a data architect with over 7 years of experience in business intelligence. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in designing and implementing data solutions to support business decision-making and analysis. Nadav has held a variety of roles, including developer, team lead, group lead, and architect. He has a strong understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing principles, and has a track record of delivering successful projects for clients in various industries. Nadav is skilled in leading and mentoring team members, and has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and best practices in the field.
Nadav is a data architect with over 7 years of experience in business intelligence. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in designing and implementing data solutions to support business decision-making and analysis. Nadav has held a variety of roles, including developer, team lead, group lead, and architect. He has a strong understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing principles, and has a track record of delivering successful projects for clients in various industries. Nadav is skilled in leading and mentoring team members, and has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and best practices in the field.
Hilla Peled
VP Data Science, Riskified
In the last couple of years, Hilla has held leading roles in partnering with business stakeholders across large enterprises such as Ahold-Delhaize and Citi, to aspire these to leverage technology, AI, data science and machine learning to drive company's commercial success. Layered by M.Sc in distributed algorithms and reinforcement learning, years of leading teams consisting of data scientists and engineers, and technology driven lecturer experience, Hilla is known for her ability to transform business needs/opportunities into advanced data products that demonstrate large scale impact, supported by the innovative ML technology. Her visionary perspective has earned her the opportunity to work for multinational companies, building long-term data strategy and driving game-changing data science projects.
In the last couple of years, Hilla has held leading roles in partnering with business stakeholders across large enterprises such as Ahold-Delhaize and Citi, to aspire these to leverage technology, AI, data science and machine learning to drive company's commercial success. Layered by M.Sc in distributed algorithms and reinforcement learning, years of leading teams consisting of data scientists and engineers, and technology driven lecturer experience, Hilla is known for her ability to transform business needs/opportunities into advanced data products that demonstrate large scale impact, supported by the innovative ML technology. Her visionary perspective has earned her the opportunity to work for multinational companies, building long-term data strategy and driving game-changing data science projects.
Shani Fachler
Data Analyst, Upstream Security
I am an industrial engineer from Ben gurion University with an MBA (major in big data) from Tel Aviv University. I have been working as an analyst and team lead in the last 6 years in technology companies.
I am an industrial engineer from Ben gurion University with an MBA (major in big data) from Tel Aviv University. I have been working as an analyst and team lead in the last 6 years in technology companies.
Ran Salmona
Head of BI and Product Analytics, Riskified
Ran is the head of BI and Product Analytics in Riskified, and has over 10 years in building and leading BI and data analytics teams. As a data professional, his passion is about ways to use data as part of business decisions. His main expertise is data modeling, data management, and the connection between data and business flows.
Ran is the head of BI and Product Analytics in Riskified, and has over 10 years in building and leading BI and data analytics teams. As a data professional, his passion is about ways to use data as part of business decisions. His main expertise is data modeling, data management, and the connection between data and business flows.
Shai Peretz
SVP Engineering, Riskified
Seasoned technology executive, focused on building great technology teams, emphasis on the culture of excellence, ownership, transparency, and trust driving business impact with social responsibility.
Seasoned technology executive, focused on building great technology teams, emphasis on the culture of excellence, ownership, transparency, and trust driving business impact with social responsibility.
Dor Polovincik
ML Engineer, Riskified
Dor is an experienced ML engineer at Riskified. He has a strong background in statistics, data science, and engineering and has applied his knowledge and skills in various data-related roles at different sizes of companies. Dor holds a bachelor's degree in statistics and operational research from Tel Aviv University, and currently pursuing his master's degree in the same field. In his current role, Dor is a lead ML engineer at Riskified, specializing in the field of MLOps, where he applies his expertise to develop and maintain machine learning systems and processes.
Dor is an experienced ML engineer at Riskified. He has a strong background in statistics, data science, and engineering and has applied his knowledge and skills in various data-related roles at different sizes of companies. Dor holds a bachelor's degree in statistics and operational research from Tel Aviv University, and currently pursuing his master's degree in the same field. In his current role, Dor is a lead ML engineer at Riskified, specializing in the field of MLOps, where he applies his expertise to develop and maintain machine learning systems and processes.
Lior Winner
Data Engineering Team Lead & Head of Data Guild, Riskified
Lior is the Head of Riskified’s Data Guild and leading the Data Streams team. He took a significant part in creating Riskified’s modern data architecture. Today, his team focuses on building the company Streaming Platform that is responsible for enabling Riskified’s event streaming architecture and real-time streaming applications.
Lior is the Head of Riskified’s Data Guild and leading the Data Streams team. He took a significant part in creating Riskified’s modern data architecture. Today, his team focuses on building the company Streaming Platform that is responsible for enabling Riskified’s event streaming architecture and real-time streaming applications.
Ori Tal
Developer Relations Manager, Riskified
Ori is part of the Riskified DevRel team, managing the Riskified Tech’s communication and social media channels. As part of her role, Ori also helps the R&D employees to build their personal brands by leading a unique personal branding course and guiding them in writing technical blog posts and social profiles. Ori is also a professional photographer who finds that personal interactions are essential for a happy life.
Ori is part of the Riskified DevRel team, managing the Riskified Tech’s communication and social media channels. As part of her role, Ori also helps the R&D employees to build their personal brands by leading a unique personal branding course and guiding them in writing technical blog posts and social profiles. Ori is also a professional photographer who finds that personal interactions are essential for a happy life.
Raviv Gurtensten
Director of People Brand & Experience, Riskified
Raviv leads the Developer Relations, Employer Branding, Employee Experience, and Corporate Social Responsibility teams at Riskified. As part of his role, he is responsible for building and sharing Riskified's story as a leading workplace. Before Riskified, Raviv worked at Wix, was one of the founders of the Wix R&D Center in Be'er-Sheva, led the company's global Frontend Development operation, and was part of YGLF and Scalapeno conferences teams. In his free time, he is studying for a master's degree in philosophy at Tel Aviv University, playing bass, and collecting Funko Pop figures.
Raviv leads the Developer Relations, Employer Branding, Employee Experience, and Corporate Social Responsibility teams at Riskified. As part of his role, he is responsible for building and sharing Riskified's story as a leading workplace. Before Riskified, Raviv worked at Wix, was one of the founders of the Wix R&D Center in Be'er-Sheva, led the company's global Frontend Development operation, and was part of YGLF and Scalapeno conferences teams. In his free time, he is studying for a master's degree in philosophy at Tel Aviv University, playing bass, and collecting Funko Pop figures.
Sophie Strajnik
Brand Design Team Lead, Riskified
Over the last three years, Sophie took a massive part in shaping the evolving look and feel of Riskified, including extensive involvement in the in-house rebranding process and its implementation during the company’s IPO. She leads the design of Riskified Technology and its implications, including design for print, web, and social media.
Over the last three years, Sophie took a massive part in shaping the evolving look and feel of Riskified, including extensive involvement in the in-house rebranding process and its implementation during the company’s IPO. She leads the design of Riskified Technology and its implications, including design for print, web, and social media.
Yaniv Cahoua
Motion Designer, Riskified
Yaniv is a talented motion designer and illustrator with a passion for creating dynamic, engaging visuals. With a strong eye for detail and a dedication to staying current on the latest design trends and techniques, Yaniv is skilled at bringing ideas to life through animation and illustration. Whether working on a corporate video, an explainer animation, or a series of illustrations for a marketing campaign, Yaniv is committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the needs of his clients and exceeds their expectations.
Yaniv is a talented motion designer and illustrator with a passion for creating dynamic, engaging visuals. With a strong eye for detail and a dedication to staying current on the latest design trends and techniques, Yaniv is skilled at bringing ideas to life through animation and illustration. Whether working on a corporate video, an explainer animation, or a series of illustrations for a marketing campaign, Yaniv is committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the needs of his clients and exceeds their expectations.
Ofri Shefer-Gilat
Learning Partner, Riskified
Ofri is A cognitive psychologist specializing in organizational learning and development. She works with the tech departments at Riskified to enhance employees’ growth and performance. She sees learning and development as a meaningful aspect in the employee’s life cycle, and as such, a powerful means to promote business goals. Before joining Riskified, Ofri worked as a learning consultant and instructional designer and led multiple learning projects in various organizations. As part of her profession, but more than that – as part of her life agenda, Ofri is always in the search of learning new things.
Ofri is A cognitive psychologist specializing in organizational learning and development. She works with the tech departments at Riskified to enhance employees’ growth and performance. She sees learning and development as a meaningful aspect in the employee’s life cycle, and as such, a powerful means to promote business goals. Before joining Riskified, Ofri worked as a learning consultant and instructional designer and led multiple learning projects in various organizations. As part of her profession, but more than that – as part of her life agenda, Ofri is always in the search of learning new things.
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