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Yevgeni Lepa

Yevgeni Lepa

R&D Director
Herzliya

Summary

As an accomplished R&D Director, I specialize in leading large teams to implement robust, data-driven systems at scale. With extensive experience in building and managing R&D teams, I excel in executing complex projects with a focus on excellence and efficiency. My vision centers on driving the entire product lifecycle (PLC) while establishing streamlined and effective workflows across Product, R&D, and various stakeholders to ensure cost-effective delivery. As a technical expert, I play a pivotal role in shaping system architecture, providing guidance, support, and management to technical architects and team leads.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

R&D Director

Playtika
Herzlia, Tel Aviv
06.2020 - Current

• Managed a team of 50+ professionals, including developers, QA engineers, product owners, and architects, across offshore and local sites.
• Led the development of large-scale internal and external management systems:
o Media buying (online marketing) solutions.
o Ad monetization platforms.
o Game operations tools.
o Mobile game features.
• Implemented event-driven big data solutions and predictive AI models to optimize:
o Budget allocation.
o User engagement.
• Established new teams and groups, fostering leadership growth within the organization.
• Oversaw the entire product lifecycle to ensure:
o Seamless delivery.
o Alignment with organizational goals.
Main Technical and Management Challenges:
• Developed event-driven big data solutions.
• Built complex visualization and presentation layers.
• Supported and aligned gaming economy requirements.
• Integrated and implemented AI technologies:
o Prediction models.
o Budget allocation optimization.
o Clustering algorithms.
o Large Language Models (LLMs).

R&D Manager - Telecom Monitoring and Management Solutions

TEOCO
04.2010 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw the development of high-volume telecom fault monitoring and service management systems, ensuring scalability and reliability
  • Managed and mentored a cross-functional team of 15+ developers, QA engineers, and DevOps professionals
  • Implemented agile methodologies (Scrum) to enhance team efficiency and elevate product quality
  • Designed and architected software solutions aligned with enterprise-level requirements
  • Led innovation initiatives by designing and implementing self-learning algorithms and data-mining techniques to optimize underwater optical cable route planning
  • This enhanced automation and operational efficiency, with the solution delivered to a subsidiary of Google
  • Supported collaborative projects and worked closely with technical p to deliver against portfolio roadmaps.

R&D Team Lead and System Architect

Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
11.2004 - 03.2010
  • Designed and developed GIS-oriented Command and Control systems for the Home Front Command
  • Led a team of 6 developers, enabling a collaborative and high-performing environment
  • Functioned as the system architect, delivering innovative and mission-critical solutions to enhance operational capabilities

Education

Master of Science - MS - Information Management Engineering

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
11-2012

Bachelor of Science - BS - Information Systems Engineering

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
09.2008 - 12.2012

Skills

Programming Languages: NET C##, Python, JS, Node JS, Java, SQL, C

  • Big Data Platforms: Spark, Airflow, Activity, Kafka, Cube, Relational, NoSQL and Analytical DBs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, Big Query, Maria DB, Redshift, MongoDB, Neo4J, Aerospike, Redis)

  • Microservices: Docker Compose, Kubernetes, AWS ECS, Azure ACI

  • Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, Cloudera

  • AI/Machine Learning: Classification Algorithms such as CatBoost, Rout Optimization with A*

  • LLM and RAG integration

  • GIS Platforms: ESRI GIS Server, Geo Server, PostGIS, OGC API, Leaflet

  • Areas of Expertise: Data-Driven Applications and Processes, GIS Solutions, Machine Learning oriented Solutions, Mobile Gaming, Ad Tech, Command and Control Applications, Telecom Management and Monitoring, Aviation Safety Management Software

Technicalstack

  • .NET C#, Python, JS, Node JS, Java, SQL, C++, Spark, Airflow, Activity, Kafka, Cube, Relational, NoSQL, Analytical DBs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, Big Query, Maria DB, Redshift, MongoDB, Neo4J, Aerospike, Redis), Docker Compose, Kubernetes, AWS ECS, Azure ACI, AWS, GCP, Azure, Cloudera, Classification Algorithms such as CatBoost, Route Optimization with A
  • LLM and RAG integration, ESRI GIS Server, Geo Server, PostGIS, OGC API, Leaflet

Timeline

R&D Director

Playtika
06.2020 - Current

R&D Manager - Telecom Monitoring and Management Solutions

TEOCO
04.2010 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - BS - Information Systems Engineering

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
09.2008 - 12.2012

R&D Team Lead and System Architect

Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
11.2004 - 03.2010

Master of Science - MS - Information Management Engineering

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Yevgeni LepaR&D Director