Dan Avikasis
Jerusalem
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 22 years of experience in R&D, product management, and operations, primarily in the cybersecurity field. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes.
I recently served as the GM of a successful business unit at Synamedia, formerly NDS — a renowned content security solutions provider. Establishing the BU and Leading a team of approximately 70 employees, we developed a unique cyber service and data platform, generating $23M in sales, to safeguard real-time media sports events from piracy and fraud.
Previously, I played pivotal roles at the elite technology division of the PMO, I culminated my 18-year journey by leading the Cyber-Sigint product department, achieving remarkable accomplishments.
My professional mission is to explore new frontiers, spearheading innovative solutions that create tangible value. I thrive on transforming visionary ideas into successful realities. Passionate about leadership and talent development, I strongly believe in collaborative efforts and cross-functional cooperation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
GM, Cyber Anti-Piracy Business Unit
Synamedia Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2023
In response to market research highlighting the inadequacy of security content products against piracy, we adopted a strategy focusing on pirates' infrastructures and ecosystems, reframing piracy as a cyber threat. Our business plan targeted leading TV providers confronting existential piracy threats.
- Established and led the cyber anti-piracy business unit in the corporate's security division
- We developed a unique Intelligence based cyber service and data platform to protect media sports events in real time from piracy and fraud for core customers with a sales volume of $22M
- The BU included 75 cyber experts, R&D, Data analysts and customer success employees, defining and executing business and go-to-market strategies.
SVP (Colonel), Head of Cyber and Signal Intelligence Products department
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Responsibility for initiating and leading unique cyber and signal Intelligence strategic projects
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Led more than 70 senior R&D, cyber security engineers, data analysts and product line managers and supervised interfaces with manufacturing, QA, and customers
- Two of our Projects won prestigious Awards.
VP (Lt. Col.), Head of Cyber Operations Branch
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Founded branch responsible for Initiating and leading strategic cyber projects
- Led strategic cyber project & product managers dedicated teams.
VP (Lt. Col.), Head of Special Operations Research and Development Branch
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Founded branch responsible for Initiating and leading multidisciplinary projects
- Led strategic project & product managers dedicated teams.
Director, Project Manager of Strategic Operations
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Initiating and leading strategic core projects
- Responsibility for system engineering and project management
- Establishment of new technological department for developing strategic core projects.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
System Engineer, Research and Development Department
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2001 - 01.2004
- System engineering and software development team lead multidisciplinary core project.
Owner
Autonomous Vision Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Providing strategic, Innovation and cyber consulting for several companies dealing in the fields of Cybersecurity, Biotech, Smart energy, and Fintech.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Education
Masters in System Engineering -
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Haifa, Israel12.2007
Bachelor’s in Software Engineering -
JCT Lev Academic Center
Jerusalem, Israel12.2000
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Entrepreneurial Personality
- Leadership
- Talent Allocation
- Corporate communications
Additional Information
In 2019, I joined Synamedia to spearhead the creation of a new growth engine. I successfully navigated the transition from a security-focused organization to a business-oriented one by spearheading the establishment of a resourceful group within a seasoned corporate as one of the new growth engines. This endeavor involved developing a technology product in a distinct domain. I achieved success by creating an independent group equipped with the necessary capabilities. I fostered collaborations that leveraged the corporate's rich business experience and longstanding client relationships, capitalizing on the group's dynamic nature and quick task recognition abilities.
Languages
Hebrew (Native)
English (Fluent)
French (Conversant)
Passions
leading and developing people
Community
- Member and volunteer at the association for apartment renovation and financial assistance for families in need
- Lecturer in the fields of science, Torah, and innovation
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Basketball
- Hiking
- Philosophy
- Science
Timeline
Owner
Autonomous Vision Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
GM, Cyber Anti-Piracy Business Unit
Synamedia Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2023
SVP (Colonel), Head of Cyber and Signal Intelligence Products department
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2014 - 01.2019
VP (Lt. Col.), Head of Cyber Operations Branch
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2011 - 01.2014
VP (Lt. Col.), Head of Special Operations Research and Development Branch
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2008 - 01.2011
Director, Project Manager of Strategic Operations
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2004 - 01.2008
System Engineer, Research and Development Department
PM Office, Elite Technological Unit
01.2001 - 01.2004
Masters in System Engineering -
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s in Software Engineering -
JCT Lev Academic Center
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