Itai David
@itaidavid
Highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with 18 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of experience in developing high-performance, concurrent, and distributed systems. My expertise spans the full software development lifecycle, from specification analysis to deployment and maintenance. I have a proven track record of optimizing system performance, leading teams, and driving innovation in complex technical environments.
Throughout my career, I have specialized in programming languages such as C, C++, Golang, and Python, with a strong background in Linux-based systems. I have played key roles in developing critical infrastructure components and have successfully launched projects ahead of schedule, significantly improving product offerings and client engagement. My collaborative approach ensures alignment with cross-functional teams, and I am passionate about mentoring and sharing knowledge to elevate team performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Staff Software Engineer
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 (7 months)
Played a major role in developing a new email communication channel for Ada's generative AI agent, integrating core systems for scalable and accurate email handling. Designed and optimized key features, guiding the project through its full lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior C++ Engineer
Trilogy
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 (6 months)
Maintained and enhanced legacy products in cybersecurity and networking. Diagnosed critical issues in a large codebase and implemented reliable solutions, ensuring system continuity in a contractor environment.
Senior Software Engineer
Treeverse Labs
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Developed and maintained lakeFS, a Git-like tool for data lakes using Golang and AWS. Supported the open-source community and mentored external contributors, delivering talks and writing blogs on data management.
Senior Software Engineer
Passbase
Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 (10 months)
Developed backend infrastructure and APIs in Ruby on Rails, collaborating closely with frontend teams to deliver new product features.
Senior Software Engineer
Varonis Systems
Oct 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 10 months)
Developed and maintained critical infrastructure components, mentoring new developers and leading onboarding processes to improve team efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer
DellEMC ScaleIO
Apr 2014 - Jul 2018 (4 years 3 months)
Designed and developed core features for ScaleIO, focusing on distributed systems for high-performance data handling, aligning system features with business needs.
Senior Software Engineer
Vasona Networks
Jun 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 10 months)
First developer on the team, responsible for the management layer of a Linux-based solution addressing RAN congestion, developing automation tools to minimize QoE degradation.
Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer
Bigband Networks
Oct 2006 - Jun 2011 (4 years 8 months)
Led the development of key modules for a Linux-based video application platform, managing an outsourcing team and contributing to system stability and performance.
Software Engineer
Motorola Israel
Oct 2005 - Oct 2006 (1 year)
Developed network management applications for cellular networks, focusing on alarm and event handling modules to enhance network stability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
2001 - 2006
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, focusing on the principles of software development, system design, and programming methodologies. Gained hands-on experience in various programming languages and technologies, preparing for a career in software engineering.
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