Nationality: Finnish, Israeli | Age: 30 Currently living in Israel. Moving to New York in January 2012.

Profile ------* Solutions-oriented IT development projects specialist, with extensive experien ce in directing a broad range of IT programming and development initiatives, spe cifically in the planning and implementation of information-security solutions f or business objectives. * Experienced in leading and coordinating high-dynamic complex projects, includi ng managing and motivating global project teams with absolute can-do attitude. * Experienced with end-to-end development cycle, including conceptualizing, desi gning, developing and maintaining software in enterprise client-server environme nts. * Skilled and experienced in Windows Internals, Networking and IT-security, as w ell as various development languages and platforms: C, C++, C# and .NET, python, JavaScript, html5. * Currently seeking a challenging position as a Product Manager or a Team/Group Leader in an innovative environment that will include interactions with R&D, sal es and customers. Professional Experience -----------------------* 2009-Present * Check Point Software Technologies, LTD., Enterprise Endpoint Security Products * Software Development Team Leader - Created, and presently heading, a cross-company, multinational combined resear ch and development team. In charge of developing client-side infrastructure for Enterprise Endpoint Security and of Anti-Virus SDK integration. - Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts, includin g requirements definition, design, architecture, coding, testing and delivery to customers. - Direct interaction with customers during pre- and post-sales deployments, buil ding customer solutions using Check Point innovative software platforms. Proven experience with customer facing and revenue-generating activities. - Project definition and management, scheduling resources, daily basis communica tion with higher management, QA, Product Management and Technical Support. - Technical liaison with Microsoft for support management for Check Point (MSPA) . * 2004-2009 * Israeli Defense Forces Technical Corps * Head of Software Development Group, Senior Project Lead - Directly managed a development group consisting of 4 team leads and 30 develop ers in Windows internals, computer networking and IT-security. - In charge of technological cooperation between other units, as well as definit ion of workflows and processes. - Over 4 years` hands-on experience in C++,C, C# and Python development. - Directly contributed to the section`s success to achieve The Israeli Defense P rize in 2006. Education ---------* 1993 - 2003: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology - B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Electro-optics, digital communications, signal p rocessing and biological systems) - B.A. Physics - Graduate of the -Psagot- academic excellence program, receiver of multiple Dea

n's list academic achievement awards * 2011-Present: Open University - Economics and Accounting Personal Attributes ------------------- Team player, experienced in team-building, management and motivating within a multicultural environment. - Experienced in handling large amount of information and distilling it to essen tial action items. - Highly motivated with ability to focus under pressure and meet challenging dea dlines. - Excellent presentation skills. - Resourceful, action-orientated with high problem-solving and -getting things d one- capabilities. - Multitasking, thinking outside the box, fast learner and self-starter. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Strong people skills and relationship-building capabilities. - Skilled in working directly with senior management. - EU National, USA Green Card, full driver`s license.