Yaniv Israel
Senior Professional Services Engineer
Pardesiya
Summary
Experienced professional services leader with a strong background in networking and telecom solutions. Dedicated to driving impactful results through project management and building strong client relationships. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams, handle complex projects, and provide scalable network solutions for service providers. Skilled in pre-sales, technical architecture, and managing cross-functional teams to drive business growth and exceed client expectations. Extensive knowledge in routing and switching protocols with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing carrier-grade networking solutions. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and passionate about delivering high-impact outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director of Professional Services
Exaware
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the global Professional Services team, ensuring successful delivery of tailored solutions for SPs
- Manage large-scale deployments, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely and efficient execution
- Collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Account Management to design and implement solutions
- Develop and drive customer success strategies to increase retention and satisfaction
- Build Carrier-Grade Support Model, 3 tiers support to ensure robust and reliable operation
Solution Architect
Exaware
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented IP-MPLS, PEERING, ACCESS, AGGREGATION, DC solutions for SPs
- Delivered pre-sales support, conducted technical presentations, and managed POC evaluations
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of solutions into customer networks
Technical Presale
Ribbon Communications
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop tailored solutions and technical proposals for customers
- Delivered product demonstrations and provided technical expertise to align customer needs
Integration & System Engineer
Adran (Formerly ADVA)
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Integrate ADVA Ensemble-Activator SW with variety of white boxes based on Broadcom processor
- Reproduce Customers issues in a laboratory environment for debugging and reproducing bugs
- Quality assurance MRV carrier (OPX) & cpe (OSv) platform and Integrating with Hardware, Software, FPGA, based on Linux Environment
- Performing manual functionality tests for features as L2 protocols, L3 routing protocol
Network Engineer
Partner
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Participating in planning a tender and performing POC to a variety of supplier's equipment
- Led integration of optical transport and DWDM solutions (Infinera) to optimize the network
- Designed and implemented L2/IP/MPLS and SDH solutions, ensuring robust service reliability
- Managed successful network deployments and optimizations across multiple platforms (Juniper, Cisco,)
Education
Student of Political Sciences and business administration -
Open University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Professional Certifications - CCNP, MPLS, QOS
01.2005 - 01.2012
Full Diploma - Computer Sciences and Biology
'Sharet' High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
Leadership: Team Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration
Networking Solutions: IP-MPLS, PEERING, DC, SDH, DWDM, PON
Solution Architecture: Pre-sales Support, Technical Presentations, Solution Design
Customer Success: Client Relationship , Service Delivery, Project Management,
Project Management: Resource Allocation, Budgeting, Risk Management
Background:
Exaware – ExaNOS Network Operating System
- White-box Vendors: Edgecore (AGR, CSR, AI800), Ufispace (S9500, S9600, S9700)
- Broadcom SONIC – Edgecore CLI
Networking Protocols & Equipment
- Protocols: BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, SR, QOS, VPN, EVPN, VXLAN, SR
- Juniper: MX Series, ACX Series
- Cisco: Catalyst Series, ASR Series, NCS Series
- Infinera DWDM: ATN, DTN
- SDH: ECI, Nokia
- Ensemble Activator – ADVA NOS for Whitebox solutions
- MRV OPX-1/4, OSv-series
- Neptune IP Systems – Ribbon Monolithic Routers
Testing & Measurement Tools
- SPIRENT, IXIA, EXFO OTDR, OSA Lambda, VePAL TX300e, JDSU MTS600
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/06/87
Military Service
01/01/05, 12/31/07, 858th Battalion, Facility Technician, Shift Manager and Team Commander
Timeline
Director of Professional Services
Exaware
01.2023 - Current
Solution Architect
Exaware
01.2021 - 01.2023
Technical Presale
Ribbon Communications
01.2019 - 01.2021
Integration & System Engineer
Adran (Formerly ADVA)
01.2015 - 01.2018
Student of Political Sciences and business administration -
Open University
01.2014 - 01.2018
Network Engineer
Partner
01.2008 - 01.2014
Professional Certifications - CCNP, MPLS, QOS
01.2005 - 01.2012
Full Diploma - Computer Sciences and Biology
'Sharet' High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
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