Avi Levi
| Visionary R&D Leader with a Proven Track Record of Technological Innovation
Specialties
- Leadership & Team Empowerment: Expert in managing multicultural teams, setting standards, and building high-performance cultures.
- Software Architecture & Innovation: Proven track record in driving architecture excellence and scalable solution development.
- Agile Project Management: Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming).
- Big Data & Functional Programming: Advanced expertise in Scala, big data technologies, and complex data architecture.
- EV Infrastructure Systems: Specialized knowledge in EV charging system development and sustainable tech solutions.
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Strong focus on aligning technical solutions with business goals and optimizing delivery efficiency.
- LLM and AI – Knowledge of llm models and AI system design
My Career story
Driven by a passion for innovation, I leverage my comprehensive business acumen and deep technical expertise to create meaningful impact and drive product excellence. I am committed to leadership that inspires and empowers teams to exceed their potential and deliver outstanding results.
Work Experience
2022-2024
ZIMLABS Development Manager @ ZIM Integrated Shipping Services |
- ZIMLABS is the innovation hub of ZIM
- Direct a team of 35+ full-stack developers in ZIM’s innovation hub, delivering transformative solutions for the shipping industry.
- Established and implemented engineering policies and best practices, enhancing team cohesion and productivity.
- Spearheaded recruitment and developed a multicultural team dynamic, significantly improving collaboration and project outcomes.
- Oversaw multiple large-scale projects using Extreme Programming methodology, delivering high-quality solutions within stringent deadlines.
- Teckstack – Kotlin, Java, Kafka, Kafka streams, MySql, Redis
2019-2022
Lead Software Engineer @ BlueVoyant
- Hands on development of data stream pipelines using Scala and Apache Flink .
- Building scalable and resilient systems.
- Mentored junior developers, contributing to a measurable increase in team capability and productivity.
- Aligned technical solutions with strategic business objectives, enhancing project impact and business alignment.
- Teckstack – Scala, java, Redis, S3, Apache Flink , AWS
2016-2019
Software Architect Technical Lead @ Argus Cyber Security Ltd
- Hands on development using Scala
- Guided the architectural direction and scalable system design across various projects.
- Championed best practices in software development, raising overall department standards and performance.
- Fostered a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment, leading to skill improvement within the engineering teams.
- Techstack – Java, Scala, Redis
2009-2011
VP R&D @ AlphaTeam
- Oversaw technical operations across multiple corporate teams and projects, boosting project efficiency through agile implementation.
- Led R&D teams to provide software solutions for enterprise clients, enhancing corporate product offerings and client satisfaction.
- Strengthened vendor relationships and partnerships, contributing to long-term technical and business success.
2007-2009
R&D Manager @ IGeneriX LTD
- Directed R&D across technical, sales, and financial areas, achieving a significant reduction in annual operating expenses by implementing strategic cost-saving initiatives.
- Led 36 staff members from the United States, India, and Ukraine, driving collaboration and high performance in a global setting.
- Built alliances with international customers, establishing IGeneriX as a preferred provider in key markets.
2000-2007
Dept Manager @ Mirs LTD (Motorola)
- Let R&D .NET department
- Developed an application that oversaw all customer aspects by interacting and aggregating data from all legacy systems
- Teckstack – .Net, Powerbuilder, OracleDB
Education
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
The Open University of Israel | 2002
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