Benyamin Zimchoni
@benyaminzimchoni
Experienced international bids and marketing leader for national ID and secure documents.
What I'm looking for
I am a computer engineer and seasoned international marketing and bids management leader specializing in end-to-end national ID, ePassport and secure-document turnkey projects. I combine technical software development and team leadership experience with strategic marketing, tender preparation and high-level government negotiations.
Across multiple senior roles I led international tender submissions, managed software teams, and handled projects and accounts with values up to $150M, winning major contracts in Europe, LATAM, Africa, Asia and the USA. I have run proactive lead generation, produced marketing materials, and represented companies at major international events.
I bring hands-on product and project management experience from real-time and on-line systems, document imaging and biometric ID domains, and I consult on business development and EU-funded R&D proposals. I am driven to deliver turnkey national programs and build strong government and partner relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VP Marketing & Proposals
Pangea IT
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Directed bids management and international tender submissions for national ID turnkey projects worldwide, driving proposal strategy and coordinating marketing, sales, legal and operations for high-value government contracts.
Managed international tender submissions and marketing for the ∑ID division, handling bids up to $150M and engaging with senior government officials to secure large-scale national ID and document projects.
International Proposals Manager
On Track Innovations
Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 (5 years 11 months)
Led global tender submissions and business development for national ID projects across Africa, South America, Europe and Asia, managing marketing materials and government-level communications for large-scale programs.
Managed international proposals and accounts for national documents projects including passports and ID systems, coordinating technical and commercial responses for government tenders.
Consultant
BiZness Support & Development
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Provided business support and EU FP6 grant advisory services to R&D projects across sectors, assisting companies with funding applications and international program participation.
Lecturer (MBA)
University of Derby
Jan 2002 - Dec 2002 (11 months)
Taught MBA modules in Strategic Management, Hi-Tech Marketing and Information Technologies to postgraduate students in the university's Israeli branch.
International Marketing & Sales Director
Malam Information Technologies
Jan 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 11 months)
Directed international marketing and sales for large-scale national projects (demographic management, secured documents, border control), managing negotiations, subcontractors and projects up to $15M.
Product Marketing Manager
Clal Imaging
Jan 1994 - Dec 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Managed software product marketing and international projects for document imaging and ID card applications, leading proposals, reseller relations and large-scale implementations for global clients.
Software Department Manager
Transtech Control
Jan 1992 - Dec 1994 (2 years 11 months)
Managed all software activities including development, support and customer training for real-time airport lighting control systems deployed at major international airports.
Senior Software Engineer
DSI
Jan 1989 - Dec 1992 (3 years 11 months)
Served as senior consultant and team leader on radar and large-scale real-time systems, managing projects and hiring, and developing software in PL/M and C for defense applications.
Software Group Manager
Tadiran
Jan 1987 - Dec 1989 (2 years 11 months)
Led a 15-person software team developing and supporting microcomputer-embedded radio communication devices for international customers, focusing on embedded firmware and product delivery.
Software Team Manager
SimTech
Jan 1983 - Dec 1987 (4 years 11 months)
Managed a software team developing real-time simulators and graphics integration for military missile systems, overseeing development in Pascal, Fortran and real-time OS environments.
Software Engineer
Israel Aircraft Industries
Jan 1982 - Dec 1983 (1 year 11 months)
Contributed to aircraft dynamic simulation projects using VAX systems and FORTRAN, supporting engineering simulations for fighter aircraft.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Derby
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2000 - 2001
Grade: Distinction
Completed an MBA (Distinction) with coursework including systems analysis, operating systems, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
1977 - 1981
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering covering core computer engineering topics and software development fundamentals.
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