Avi Kahana

Experienced Tech leader Entrepreneur & Innovation

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Experienced tech leader with over 20 years in software development and quality assurance, specializing in innovative software and hardware solutions and cloud-based platforms. Known for a hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in technical leadership, strategic planning, and technology evaluation.

Education

M.Sc. in Technology Management - Holon Institute of Technology

B.Sc. in Computer Science - Clark University

Computer Network and Systems Engineering - Maof College

Automotive and Electronics Engineering - College of Engineering Kadoorie

WORK EXPERIENCE

Advisory & Consultancy

AviTech.Technology

  • Provide strategic technology and business development insights to drive innovation and growth.
  • Broker strategic collaborations and partnerships between technology companies and investors.
  • Guide technology development from concept to creation, offering comprehensive technical and strategic support.

Innovation Tech Lead

Via Transportation

  • Led strategic research and integration of new technologies into Via’s ecosystem, significantly improving Via operations and services and services efficiency.
  • Spearheaded the development of a new CI/CD pipelines, maintaining and enhancing critical components including Jenkins, Kubernetes, and AWS infrastructure. Delivered a robust infrastructure that supports data operations and ensures reliability in continuous integration.

Senior Software Engineer

Click2Speak

  • Developed accessible software solutions using sensor technologies, emphasizing quality and performance in assistive applications.
  • Implemented comprehensive test plans and automation scripts to validate UI functionality and integration with hardware interfaces, improving product reliability and user experience.

Infrastructure Team Leader

Trusteer (IBM Security)

  • Architected secure automation solutions, ensuring high security standards across R&D and QA teams. Integrated best practices in security testing, which supported the company compliance and reliability benchmarks.
  • Managed a global team of 6+ automation developers, mentoring them to deliver top-tier solutions that consistently met evolving requirements, reducing time to market by enhancing automated testing capabilities.

Automation Developer

QualiTest Group

  • Developed tailored automation solutions for diverse client needs, focusing on end-to-end test design and execution for enhanced product quality.
  • Collaborated with client R&D teams to optimize test strategies, directly contributing to improved application reliability and customer satisfaction.

Quality Assurance

Intel (QualiTest Group)

  • Developed new automation tools and scripts that improved the efficiency of wireless communication technology testing, significantly reducing manual testing workload and enhancing test cycle performance.
  • Led end-to-end testing of wireless communication platforms according to detailed test plans, implementing innovative testing methods that enhanced product reliability and reduced time-to-resolution for critical issues.
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