CV: Head of satellite engineering team
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Candidate Profile
Date Submitted: | 12-08-2010 |
Last Modified: | 12-08-2010 (05:08) |
CV
Value Proposition
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A creative problem solver with 7+ years of project and operations management in the global space industry. Proven track record in managing and empowering cross-functional, multicultural teams to deliver quality results under pressure and to consistently surpass client expectations.
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2006 - 2009
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Israel Aerospace Industries
Global leader in the development of space technology
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2008 - 2009
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Head of Satellite Support Team, Space Division
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Managed a team of 10 engineers to provide operational support for 8 foreign and Israeli satellites; generated $400m annually in support revenues
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Defined long term strategic plans for 2 future satellites, doubling their effective lifetime
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Initiated and directed the assimilation of 3 IT platforms to streamline team workload; increased team utilization by 80% and customer satisfaction by 50%
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Doubled team size; instituted mentoring and improved employee retention by 150%
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2007 - 2008
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Senior Satellite Support Manager, Space Division
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Directed 10 cross-functional teams in Asia and Israel to launch the company's most advanced satellite
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Devised and carried out experiments resulting in tripled satellite usability for client; the solution was later implemented in all other company satellites
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2006 - 2007
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Junior Satellite Support Manager, Space Division
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Took over the 24/7 support responsibility for an active satellite after completing a training program in half the designated time; prioritized 30 engineers’ support activity and presented operational results to clients' executives
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Created and executed a novel technology to improve satellite products by more than 80%; the solution was awarded “an exceptional technological breakthrough” in 2007 by the President of Israel
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2000 - 2001
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems - Israel
A leading developer of high tech defense systems
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Project Manager
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Defined and formulated a system which shortened product design lead time by 30%; collaborated with 25 senior engineers to achieve project delivery 4 months ahead of schedule
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1997 - 1998
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Israeli Defense Forces
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Platoon Commander, Women Training Academy, Sergeant
Commanded 8 cycles of basic training courses, instructing and evaluating over 200 new recruits
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Led and motivated a specialized course for cadets from socially disadvantaged backgrounds; all completed their training and increased their military and future career prospects
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Education
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2010
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IMD MBA Candidate, Lausanne, Switzerland
Won the Shell and IMD Alumni Scholarship
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2009
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Space Studies Program, International Space University, NASA Ames, California, USA
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2002 - 2008
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MEng, Aerospace Engineering, Technion University, Haifa, Israel
Won the Technion Excellence Scholarship for Graduate Students; Teaching assistant on 4 advanced courses
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1998 - 2002
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BSc, Aerospace Engineering, Technion University, Haifa, Israel
Won the Israel Ministry of Education Excellence Scholarship
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Languages
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English, Hebrew, Arabic (Basic), French (Basic)
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Interests
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Passionate scuba diver (dive master) andtraveler; played professional basketball for 6 years
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