Resume – Mike Bogdanovsky

D.O.B: October, 1978
phone: (+972) 052-5797093
address: Rosh haAyin, Israel, central distinct
email: job@mikebog.com

Profile

Seasoned R&D Director with 25 years of experience. Expert in solving complex problems at scale in both startups and large corporations. Known for turning ideas into market-ready products, fostering team collaboration, and navigating dynamic business environments with agility. Committed to driving innovation and achieving tangible growth.

Employment history

NICE Ltd

R&D Director, GenAI Solutions for CX

Aug 2023 – Current

• Spearheaded the launch and execution of backend infrastructure, including the development of generic APIs for Large Language Models (LLM) integration.
• Assembled and led a proficient team from the ground up, establishing comprehensive application lifecycle processes.
• Successfully managed and delivered a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to production within stringent timelines, demonstrating effective project management and leadership.
• Pioneered innovative strategies and solutions, contributing to the advancement and growth of the GenAI business line within the corporate structure.

R&D Director, APA

Apr 2022 – Aug 2023

• Lead a global team of 50-60 professionals spanning multiple countries and time zones, ensuring cohesive collaboration despite geographical differences.
• Manage a diverse set of roles, including group leads, system architects, DevOps and QA managers.
• Oversee all recruitment processes, securing top talent and making strategic personnel decisions.
• Ensure projects are executed on schedule while upholding the highest quality standards.
• Drive the advancement of engineering practices and processes throughout the organization.
• Offer consistent mentorship, nurturing growth and fostering professional development among team members.

Group Lead, Align Technology (3 yrs 5 mos)

• Headed multiple teams, with a mix of local and overseas units, overseeing the entirety of web frontend components.
• Spearheaded the architecture and design of new projects, ensuring innovations were consistently at the forefront.
• Directly managed team leaders, each overseeing a team of 5-7 members, establishing a structure for efficient delegation and monitoring.
• Ensured complete ownership of web components by the group, guiding projects from inception to production.
• Operated in a competitive yet conservative dental intra-oral scanner industry, placing utmost priority on cutting-edge technology and unparalleled quality to meet stringent business demands.

Showbox (5 yrs 8 mos)

CTO

Apr 2016 – Aug 2018 (2 yrs 5 mos)

• Collaborated closely with the business side to shape the company’s technological future, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals.
• Played a pivotal role in product evolution and spearheaded initiatives to stay ahead in the competitive landscape.

VP R&D

Apr 2013 – Mar 2016 (3 yrs 3 mos)

• Successfully built and led a team from scratch, focusing on the development of a groundbreaking platform for studio-quality video creation in web browsers.
• Oversaw design, architecture, and the end-to-end development process, blending hands-on technical work with managerial responsibilities.
• Played a central role in the hiring process, bringing on board key talents to bolster the startup’s growth and product delivery.

CEO & CO-Founder, Datablock Ltd (6 yrs 6 mos)

• Founded and led Datablock, navigating all core business operations from lead generation to finalizing deals and setting long-term strategic objectives.
• Specialized in offering outsourced developer services tailored to both startups and corporates, aligning with clients’ specific demands.
• Prominently positioned the company in two niche services:
  1. Augmenting existing teams to accelerate project delivery.
  2. Serving as the primary development force for startups without a technical department, focusing on delivering MVPs or production-ready alpha versions based on their visions.
• Emphasized end-to-end project delivery, ensuring client needs were met from inception to completion.
• Proudly served industry leaders and renowned companies, including Wix, Motorola, Memomi, LogOn, AnyTrack, among others.

Earlier Career Highlights (12 yrs)

• Innovid, Lead Front-end Developer
• SohoOS, Lead full-stack engineer
• AOL (5min), Senior R&D Engineer
• Xwise (The Nation Traffic), Team Lead, Frontend developer
• Microsoft, Build Engineer (devops)
• Gteko, Team Lead, Content developer
• All-4-Web Development and Design Studio, Owner