Hadas Tobolski
VP R&D
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven thought leader with 20+ years of experience delivering innovative solutions and leading cross-functional team. Adept at managing large-scale software development initiatives, executing strategic initiatives, and driving technical innovation. Proven track record of delivering successful products on-time and within budget. Skilled communicator and collaborator with a talent for building strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
VP R&D
TARYA FINTECH
6 2023 - Current
- Successfully leading r&d department, including architects, DBA, group managers, team leaders, developers, and QAs, to deliver high-quality financial products using Agile methodologies
- Planning and executing long and short-term strategies for the design, development, and deployment of financial products resulting in a significant increase in revenue
- Introducing and integrating cutting-edge technologies and best practices to enhance the development lifecycle and product quality
- Successfully implementing new and improved release processes and standards in R&D, including migrating from manual QA to automation QA, resulting in increased efficiency and quality
- Engaging closely with all employees of the department and stakeholders, fostering employee growth and retention through effective mentorship and leadership
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
Director of Engineering
TARYA FINTECH
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw a high-performing team of about 60 people (group managers, team leads, developers, and QAs) to plan, design, develop and deploy finance products using Agile methodologies
- Drove the development and maintenance of all the core systems of the company's financial products, including the core of the loans, the product catalog, and calculation services
- Spearheaded the entire core development of Bank Leumi's mortgage project, a project worth hundreds of millions, which involved rewriting the entire mortgage system of the bank and deploying it in the cloud for the first time in the Israeli banking world
- Designed and implemented an onboarding program for new development personnel resulting in faster integration and increased retention
- Expertly worked with Microservices written in Java Springboot in the AWS cloud and utilized serverless services like Lambda and Step Functions
- Contributed to the company's leadership team and strategy building processes, resulting in the Development and execution of effective strategies for business growth
Group and Program Manager
BANK HAPOALIM
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Successfully led a group of 30 people, consistently meeting or exceeding project milestones, quality standards, and budget targets
- Introduced and implemented agile methodologies in the department, resulting in increased efficiency and collaboration across different projects and teams
- Orchestrated the development of complex and wide-scope projects that were critical to the bank's regulatory position, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Developed next-gen leaders by recruiting, training, and mentoring employees for different positions according to their strengths and motivations and the needs of the department
- Implemented a system modernization initiative, migrating MS systems written in JAVA over DB to CDC processes used in KAFKA over core banking systems
Software Engineering Team Lead
BANK HAPOALIM
09.2014 - 07.2019
- Built a SCRUM team consisting of developers, manual QA and automation team members
- Led the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously by handling both the development process and design
- Introduced and implemented best practices in development process and design
Technology Project Manager
BANK HAPOALIM
09.2007 - 08.2014
Software Developer
BANK HAPOALIM
09.2004 - 08.2007
Software Developer
ACCENTURE
01.2003 - 08.2004
Education
Bsc - Computer Science
BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY
Skills
Technical skills:
Serverless
Microservices
AWS
SQL
NoSQL
Mongo
KAFKA
CICD
Agile
Cloud
Backend\Frontend
MF
Personal skills:
Problem Solving
Excellent Presentation
Interpersonal
Creativity
Product Development & Launch
Software Development Lifecycle
Agile Methodologies
Technical Leadership
Strategic Planning
Team Building & Management
Budgeting & Resource Allocation
Training & Development
Transparent Communications
Timeline
Director of Engineering
TARYA FINTECH
01.2022 - 06.2023
Group and Program Manager
BANK HAPOALIM
08.2019 - 12.2021
Software Engineering Team Lead
BANK HAPOALIM
09.2014 - 07.2019
Technology Project Manager
BANK HAPOALIM
09.2007 - 08.2014
Software Developer
BANK HAPOALIM
09.2004 - 08.2007
Software Developer
ACCENTURE
01.2003 - 08.2004
VP R&D
TARYA FINTECH
6 2023 - Current
Bsc - Computer Science
BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY
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