Roey Cohen

• Introduced process improvements that reduced operational costs, while implementing new technology standards across all departments.
• Led a cross-functional team to develop homegrown platforms and launch new products to enhance both day-to-day operation and guests' experience.
• Revised policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving industry regulations, mitigating potential risks, while enhancing physical and cyber security aspects.
• Improve the company's growth proposition by defining hardware and infrastructure standards for all new and asset improvement projects.
• Developed innovative routines and solutions to increase revenue.
• Established the company's data infrastructure and toolset to make data-driven decisions, KPIs, and case studies.
• Manage in-house and third-party development and IT resources

Keeping accurate budget frames, while meeting desired timelines.

• Championed innovative product development efforts, driving the implementation of new technology solutions. Creating both the scope and SOP while maintaining the actual implementation process and deliverables.
• Implemented cloud-based solutions, resulting in reduced hardware costs and increased system flexibility.
• Oversaw IT budget planning, optimizing resource allocation for maximum return on investment.
• Oversaw $1M annual corporate software budget.
• Established a 24/7 global NOC and Helpdesk to support 3000+ employees in 20 different countries.
• Reduced downtime and increased efficiency by establishing a proactive maintenance plan for critical systems and hardware.
• Developed and executed strategic technology initiatives, leading to improved business processes, increased revenue, and high reduction in operational costs. Designed and implemented a large-scale Energy Management ECO project that was recognized with the company's approach.
• Led large-scale network migrations with minimal disruption to end-users, while maximizing system stability. Establishing Selina as the #1 destination for Digital Nomads in very remote and off-grid locations.
• Ensured compliance with relevant regulations through the establishment of rigorous information governance policies. Led a large-scale fiscal compliance project in 20 different countries.

• Built a global IT, based in 4 different countries: LATAM, US, Europe, and Middle East.
• Re-designed the infrastructure, technologies, and standards used in all operating locations and corporate facilities.
• Built new SOPs and Key Metrics, to track and measure operational procedures with technologies.
• Designed the new location's IT Guidebook to be the basis of our planning method for all communication, hardware, and software standards for new onboarded locations.

• Worked closely with executive level on improving guest experience and digitizing the guest journey.
• Designed and implemented new technology products to position the company as an innovation pioneer, while contributing to a reduction in operational costs and improved digital infrastructure.
• Managed in-house IT team to support the corporate HQs, executive level, and operational teams.

• Drove operational technology strategy and execution globally.
• Managed specification and scope of large-scale hardware and software products. From design to implementation.
• Managed quick digital improvements product to reduce ongoing costs and in GOP.
• Worked closely with Software Product and Development teams to facilitate complete product development.

• Built a large-scale, cloud-based platform to support a growing startup.
• Established IT standards and procedures to support remote operational teams, dev teams, and management.
• Oversaw the information security infrastructure and guidelines to support payment platform.

• Led large-scale automation projects in different industries.
• Managed high-paced routine of execution teams in various technology and engineering projects.
• Defined hardware integration with different platforms.
• Created standards and guidelines for automation systems, energy monitoring, and network control.
• designed various user interfaces or executive-level dashboards