Sefi Merkel: A Pioneering Technologist
From founding cutting-edge businesses to leading major projects, Sefi Merkel's journey is a testament to innovation and leadership in the software and internet landscape.
Profile

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Experienced Leader
A very experienced Software manager with local and global management experience and business orientation.

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Innovative Strategist
Strong capabilities to integrate financial and scientific requirements into innovative technological strategies.

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Creative Problem Solver
Out of the box thinker and creative problem solver. Enjoys facing challenges and always aim for outstanding results in set timeline.

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Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneur by heart, with experience in founding several cutting-edge businesses in the Internet and software field.
IBM Corporation Experience

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Senior Software Engineer
2013-2017, Tel Aviv. Part of the development core team for “IBM Wave for z/Vm”, a virtualization management system.

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Project Contributions
Engaged in system core features Java development, Junit tests, REST API development, and security features development.

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Technological Expertise
Developed server side in JAVA with MySQL backend, and GUI client in JAVA/Swing. API Server is a REST Application under WebSphere.
TovMeod Ltd. Software House
Leadership Role
Owner and CEO from 2009-2013, Tel Aviv. Led a team of four workers, including myself.
Project Diversity
Developed a Java project for automatic Forex trading, a C# WPF Application for car testing, and a C# web application for automated conversation.
Web Development
Created several websites, primarily PHP based, showcasing a broad skill set in web technologies.
GroupGain Inc. and Consulting Roles
GroupGain Inc. - Founder & CTO
2004 - 2009. Pioneered an e-commerce platform combining social networking and group buying, leading the concept and technology development.
Independent Consultant
  • www.seambi.com - Video Editing Over the Web
  • www.555.co.il - Heavy duty site
  • www.meezoog.com - Unique social network algorithm
  • csl-int.com - Virtual Linux Machines under IBM mainframe
  • tovmeod.com - Marketing project with significant outreach
NRG Maariv
CTO from 2003 – 2004. Led a team of 35 to create a dynamic news portal with advanced technological capabilities.
Technological Leadership at Rainland Internet Solutions
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CTO
1999 – 2003. Oversaw the architecture and design of Internet portals, including The Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center's website.
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Innovation
Developed proprietary solutions for web-based e-mail, content management, and delivery systems.
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Executive Management
Contributed to the overall product vision, financial strategy, and raised a $8.5M fund from VC.
MerkelSoft and DBMS Software Ltd.
MerkelSoft
Founder, Owner and General Manager from 1992 – 1999. Led a team to design software and dynamic websites.
DBMS Software Ltd.
Founder, Owner and Manager from 1991 – 1992. Managed software development and marketing, including a project for Amdocs.
Education and Early Career

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Technion Management Program
2001-2002. A 12-month program for executives in Israeli hi-tech companies, focusing on global business growth.

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B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
Ben-Gurion University, 1983 - 1989. Gained a solid foundation in industrial engineering and management.

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Military Service
Managed a unit of Electrical technicians for E4 Jets and served as a visiting lecturer, teaching computer science courses.