Avidor Rabinovich
Verified Expert in Product Management
Product Manager
Kiryat Motzkin, Israel
Toptal member since June 20, 2023
Passionate about bridging business and technology, Avidor has led high-tech firms across the AI, SaaS, ML, and IoT sectors. Fluent in diverse business languages, he optimizes operations while balancing risk and return, using Lean and Agile methodologies. A product manager at heart, he focuses on aligning tech with market needs. Avidor also teaches at a university and has co-founded HappySenior with his wife, a social platform providing resources for caregivers, seniors, and families.
Project Highlights
Expertise
Work Experience
Owner
HappySeniors
- Completed the development of the HappySeniors platform, which is now live and operational, serving families and businesses by providing advanced matchmaking services between seniors and caregivers.
- Implemented initial AI capabilities into the platform, utilizing large language models and ML algorithms to enhance matchmaking precision, automate job and candidate profiling, and support multilingual communication.
- Built a multidisciplinary team combining experts in AI, web, HR, and senior care, led by an engineer with extensive experience in AI and a social worker specializing in gerontology, ensuring a strong foundation for the company's vision and operations.
- Conducted comprehensive market research, confirming a high demand for innovative senior care solutions. Identified key trends, such as the growing elderly population and the shortage of professional caregivers, validating the product-market fit.
- Began forming strategic partnerships and expanding the professional network to include industry experts, potential investors, and professionals in related fields.
Owner
Ioteratech
- Advised and spearheaded the research and development team for an edtech client, crafting an innovative LLM and Generative AI system. This system dynamically generates personalized educational activities with just a few directions from educators.
- Consulted companies like Netafim, Microsoft, mPrest, and DeepKeep with product management and development in IoT, agritech, AI trust, and security.
- Crafted complex applications leveraging large language models (LLMs) and generative AI-powered smart agents.
- Managed large projects involving sophisticated AI and machine learning algorithms, UI/UX, and complex back-end architecture.
- Led product-market-fit research inbound and outbound, converting market needs into actionable technical requirements.
- Managed edtech projects towards integrating large language models and generative AI to automate and personalize the creation of content and activities by educators for their students, including those in regular and special education.
Mentor
The Mentor Project
- Joined as a mentor, focusing on the internet of things.
- Participated in discussions with former astronauts, top researchers, and innovators.
- Mentored and judged several global hackathons, including Moon Mark, an international competition to design, build, land, and race two vehicles to the Moon.
Technical Product Manager (via Toptal)
ShotBot Inc.
- Architected a comprehensive product roadmap for ShotBot, an AI-powered image generation platform, outlining the development of four core products, each targeting distinct market segments with projected revenue streams.
- Developed a detailed PRD document for ShotBot, incorporating cutting-edge AI technologies such as advanced body adjustments, personalized styling, and model creation, positioning the platform at the forefront of the global image editing SW market.
- Designed an innovative "Chain of Transformation" feature for the Virtual Stylist product, allowing users to visualize their style evolution through AI-generated videos, potentially increasing user engagement.
Project Director
Tensor Technologies
- Secured contracts with startups and large conglomerates and became an architect and project manager, leading highly successful projects.
- Participated, during COVID-19, in the VoiceUp initiative, a joint research effort to develop a system based on NLP and CNN for the detection of asymptomatic patients.
- Used a similar concept to develop groundbreaking products for two startups.
- Initiated and managed Bluetera, an innovative tiny IoT sensor on a chip. The product was crowdfunded and later used as a sensors hub for several projects in the sports and rehabilitation industries.
VP of Products
Tensor Group
- Managed a SaaS product for content creation in an early-stage startup.
- Created a powerful business plan and go-to-market strategy, enabling the company to be accepted in inception programs such as Nvidia and MassChallenge, with the latter having a less than 10% acceptance rate.
- Hired a capable team and led the front-end, back-end, and algorithms development of a complex SaaS, which received great feedback and praise from early joiners.
- Used my vast network to build a strong advisory board and reach clients, fast-forwarding the company's efforts in raising capital and reaching the market.
- Researched the underlying technology to become a domain expert and built an Agile plan of minimum viable products to develop and release the product.
- Synchronized business, marketing, and development efforts to create a well-balanced and highly functional operation.
Lecturer
The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College
- Lectured on software testing and qualification and distributed systems courses.
- Trained and mentored groups of students with their final projects yearly.
- Recruited and trained interns in technical and marketing communications positions.
Founder, CEO, and Board Member
Gemsense Ltd
- Co-founded my second startup, a hardware IoT platform, and raised seed investment from the HiCenter incubator, Chief Scientist’s Bureau, and private investors.
- Developed the product and reached initial sales after just one year.
- Secured projects with major clients from Israel, China, and Europe, including NSG's smart furniture, Intel's VR playground system, OTI's smart ring, UuSafety Taiwan's system for firefighters, and cooperating with a subsidiary of New Hope Group China.
Senior Product Director
Cigol Digital Systems
- Managed the business and technical domains of an electronic design automation product.
- Cooperated with the CEO, CTO, VP of business development, and advisory board to create the company roadmap and product business strategy.
- Initiated and managed a successful fundraising process from the Israeli Chief Scientist office.
- Developed the product successfully and integrated it with clients from the FPGA and ASIC industries, such as Elbit, Rafael, IDF, Gilat, TangoTec, Inuitive, and Invision.
Co-founder and VP Product
PortfolioFrontier
- Co-founded my first startup post-MBA, reducing to practice my idea and passion for financial portfolio management.
- Built the co-founding team, cooperating with a lead scientist and expert in behavioral finance from Haifa and Warton, reducing to practice my research.
- White-labeled and sold the developed technology to a company in the financial sector.
Senior Product Owner
Elbit Systems
- Managed a complex multidisciplinary project's technical domain, including mechanics, optics, and hardware and software, and delivered a reliable product to the company's clients.
- Cooperated with senior project management and provided them with the needed support to succeed with their business KPIs.
- Created a business plan for the Israeli Chief Scientist to develop new and innovative products.
Project History
Bluetera | The Tiniest Sensor-on-a-chip IoT Hub
https://github.com/ioteratech/bluetera-platformLed the design and development of an open-source IoT platform used to develop sports and rehabilitation products.
I managed and drove the Bluetera I+II product development, including:
• Designing and developing the entire hardware and software product architecture.
• Leading a team of five people on the mechanics, board design, Nordic device firmware, BLE 4 communication, software design, and APIs.
• Developing the motion algorithms with 6- and 9-axis fusions using Madgwick's Filter.
• Building the open-source SDK on Windows, Android, iOS, and Unity support.
Smart Agents Based on LLMs and ChatGPT
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7074678935443116032/Built a state-of-the-art solution for Smart Agents infrastructure using OpenAI technologies and LLMs.
SaaS Platform for Animation Generation Using AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmXqzIdeHVsCreated a complex product in less than a year with a skeleton team of developers.
Agritech Predications System
Managed a project for a large local agritech complex with intricate distributed system architecture, algorithms, and data science.
My contributions include:
• Managing an Android and iOS application for a technician management utility that allows the design, creation, and placement of the physical IoT infrastructure in the field.
• Operating a Python-based simulation environment for the IoT system, which simulates the outputs given the initial placements.
• Designing and implementing calculators for the irrigation system, including the logic itself, server-side using FastAPI, simulation, and testing.
AI-driven On-demand Education
https://www.novodia.co/Directed the research and development efforts at Novodia for LLM and GenAI-based technology, enabling the instant creation of supplementary educational activities through AI.
Pioneering AI Integration Across Industries
https://ioteratech.com/sketchup-demo/Successfully developed and implemented versatile AI and LLM-based agents, leveraging technologies such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), advanced LLM training, fine-tuning, and vision technologies across multiple industries.
HappySeniors HR and Job-matchmaking Platform for Elderly Care
https://happyseniors.care/en/home/Completed the development of the HappySeniors platform, which is now live and operational. It serves families and businesses by providing advanced matchmaking services between seniors, businesses, and caregivers.
• Connecting employees and employers within the senior care industry for job opportunities.
• Detailed profiling of seniors and caregivers to ensure a perfect match.
• Continuous learning and adaptation to improve matchmaking over time.
• Enhanced communication tools for families and caregivers to stay connected and informed.
Comprehensive Business and Product Planning for Shotbot, an AI-Powered Image Enhancement Platform
A detailed business and product plan for Shotbot, an innovative AI-driven image enhancement platform. Led market analysis, product conceptualization, and strategic planning for a solid foundation for future development in the digital imagery space.
• Conducted extensive market research to identify key opportunities in the professional imagery space, focusing on the intersection of AI technology and user needs.
• Conceptualized a comprehensive SaaS platform leveraging cutting-edge AI, including large language models and stable diffusion, to offer next-generation image enhancement capabilities.
• Developed a strategic plan for a versatile, multiplatform solution with PWA capabilities, ensuring broad accessibility and market reach.
• Crafted a flexible pricing model and outlined diverse revenue streams, balancing potential profitability with market penetration strategies.
• Conducted a thorough SWOT analysis, identifying potential challenges and opportunities in the competitive landscape.
• Outlined an initial project roadmap and budget considerations for future development phases.
This project showcases my ability to develop comprehensive business and product plans for complex, AI-driven initiatives, blending technological innovation with sound business strategy and market insight.
Education
Executive Master's Degree in Business Administration (EMBA)
Haifa University - Haifa, Israel
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Technion, Israel Institute of Technology - Haifa, Israel
Skills
Tools
GitHub, Trello, Git, Figma, Slack, Zoom, Jira, Asana
Paradigms
Agile Project Management, Application Architecture, Agile Product Management, Team Development, Gamification, Requirements Analysis, Data Product Management, Scrum, Scalable Application, Agile, Augmented Reality (AR), Marketplace Platforms, B2B2C, B2C, HIPAA Compliance, Rapid Prototyping
Industry Expertise
Marketplaces, Healthcare, Consumer Products
Platforms
Monday.com
Other
Management, Electrical Engineering, Lean Delivery, Product Management, Project Management, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Development, Product Owner, ChatGPT, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), APIs, IoT Protocols, Fintech, Chatbots, Technical Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Data Reporting, Functional Requirements, Requirements, MVP Design, User Experience (UX), Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Infrastructure, UX Design, Roadmaps, Product Conceptualization, Product Requirements Documentation (PRD), Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Product Ownership, Software Engineering, Software Development, Agile Leadership, Business Development, Growth, Product-market Fit, User Journeys, User Onboarding, Design Requirements, Technical Requirements, Chief Product Officer (CPO), New Product Development, Product Vision, Team Leadership, Best Practices, Large Language Models (LLMs), SaaS Product Management, Market Research, Product Growth, Sprint Planning, User Stories, API Integration, Multimedia, HR Tools, Stakeholder Interviews, Feasibility Studies, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Leadership, User Research, Wearables, Product Discovery, Product Planning, Requirements & Specifications, Conversational AI, Virtual Reality (VR), Go-to-market Plans, Prototyping, Data Products, Cross-functional Collaboration, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Requirements, Project Planning, Web Development, Prompt Engineering, Consulting, Web Development Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Go-to-market Optimization, Innovation, Disruptive Innovation, Continuous Discovery, Discovery, Market Fit, Coaching, Product Coach, Product Operations, Small Business, Training, Product Launch, AI Product Management, Recruitment, Recruiting, Validation, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Cross-functional Team Leadership, Technical Documentation, Pitch Presentations, Project Consultancy, Technical Project Management, Streaming, Vendors & Suppliers, Product Design, Feature Roadmaps, Digital Transformation, Vendor Management, Customer Journeys, Request for Proposal (RFP), Mobile, Backlog Grooming, Web Platforms, Client Delivery Management, Scope of Work (SOW), Training & Training Content Development, Learning & Development, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Market Research Analyst, Data Taxonomy, Syndication, Artificial Intelligence Product Manager, Analytics, New Product Rollout, Risk Management, Intercom, Estimation & Planning, Feature Planning, Tech Stacks, Cost Estimation, Project Timelines, Vendor Selection, Business, Computer Science, SaaS, Python, Back-end, Electronic Sensors, CTO, Hardware Development, Business to Business (B2B), Hardware, Software, QA Testing, Startups, Lean Startups, Python 3, Mentorship, Mentorship & Coaching, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Early-stage Startups, Research, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, Access Control, Web & Mobile Applications, Dashboards, Conceptualization, Release Management, Process Automation, Finance, Feature Backlog Prioritization, Pitch Decks, Fundraising, Ideation, Decentralized Systems, Marketing Research & Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Business Models, Monetization Models, User Interface (UI), App Product Management, Mobile Applications, Data Analysis, User Engagement, User Retention, Data-driven Decision-making, User Behavior, Digital Product Management, Landing Pages, Strategy, Web Applications, Content Management Systems (CMS), A/B Testing, Content Management, Edtech Design, Human Resources (HR), B2B, Competition Research, Market Opportunity Analysis, Market Research & Analysis, Backlog Management, Business Analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Android, iOS, Digital Health, Wireframing, Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, Product Marketing, Business to Consumer (B2C), Language Learning, Art, Investor Presentations, Social Media, Ideation Workshops, Gaming, Gaming Platforms, Security, SecOps, Audio Streaming, React Native, Patents, Procurement, Biometrics, Manufacturing Product Manager, Healthcare IT, Google Cloud, Office Add-ins, Catalogs, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Apple, Consumer Lending, Consumer Loans, Databricks, Financial Transactions, Online Payments, Wealth Management, Aha!, Cloud, Front-end, System Architecture, LiDAR, Bluetooth, Wireless Sensor Networks, Wireless, QA Automation, Distributed Systems, CEO, Capital Raising, Google, Hackathons, FPGA, ASIC, Trade Finance, Optical Sensors, SDKs, Big Data, Facebook, Microsoft 365, OpenAI GPT-4 API, LinkedIn Connect, Big Data Architecture, Databases, Algorithms, Chatbot Conversation Design, OpenAI GPT-3 API, eCommerce, Digital Marketing, R&D, Enterprise SaaS, Computer Vision, Audio Recording, Videos, Web UI, Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS), WordPress, B2C Marketing, Websites, Web UX, Flutter, FlutterFlow, eCommerce APIs, Data Privacy, Unity, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Design, Video Livestreaming, Chrome Extensions
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