Eli Segal
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Credentials
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Advanced Management Course
Elbit Systems LtdJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
RAFAEL's Management Reserve
Rafael Advanced Defense SystemsFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Member of the Sprouting Team
Rafael Advanced Defense SystemsJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Solid-Works Professional (CSWP)
SystematixJan, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
KAZIR Scholarship
Ministry of Defense Departments and Directorates (MAFAT)Jan, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vertical Field
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Israel
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP R&D
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Feb 2021 - Present
Subsequent to my promotion, the vector of the company's progress changed and we transitioned to planning a cluster (an association of containers) – to achieve substantially larger production on a daily basis, according to the customer's requirements.The configuration derived from the new concept, which included placing growing containers and a nursery side by side.Leading the R&D department to focus on the changes that were required in light of the changing trend we:• Completed the planning of a central irrigation system (timing calculations, setting up appropriate irrigation tanks, the required water infrastructure, drainage infrastructure, etc.)• Characterized and directed the planning of the Central energy system (HVAC, chillers, water infrastructures)• Characterized and managed the central control system.• Designed upgrades to the existing growing container.• Created an innovative design for a new nursery store.As part of the many activities I led in the department, I promoted the product's capabilities to its maximum optimization as well as creating differentiation and a marketing advantage through innovation:A system for compacting seedlings adaptively.Moving wall-hanging (clearing the floor from rails and disturbances)Double-sided growth wall (significant downsizing of the wall's width and thereby increasing the amount of crops in the given volume)Improved growth capsuleA particularly low-cost growth wall - (a particularly effective design from DTC considerations)A technique to reduce the lighting heat in the energy balance - cooling water for the lighting lampsChanging the lighting setup to save more than 50 percent - innovative lighting logic.An innovative watering mechanism for young seedlings - a unique and precise system.Development of a unique and precise air circulation systemDevelopment of a precise irrigation system with plugs Show less
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R&D Manager
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Upon my arrival at the company, I identified the company's goals and proceeded to establish the development department: recruiting engineers, characterizing and procuring the necessary computer equipment and CAD software, integrating software for managing and sharing information, and implementing methodical procedures and work practicesI made sure to have an organized and accessible set of documentation to facilitate proper and high-quality development processes.I led detailed design reviews according to the accepted engineering format.I worked together with other departments toward a smooth and optimal transition process from development to production (NPI).The task required of the company's development team was the extremely tight-scheduled positioning of an MVP for growing selected plants inside a basic indoor 40-foot containerWe characterized, designed and built an initial technological demo, in which the product's ability to function optimally was tested and proven.The autonomous growing system was composed of subassemblies that were fully developed by the R&D department:• Characterization and establishment of a new and particularly efficient irrigation and fertilization method, which also included an R/O system.• Definition of the optimal growth lamp (spectrum and intensity/flux) for the defined plants.• Characterization and backup by analysis of the optimal air circulation method for the plants, according to agronomical requirements..• Characterization and definition of the internal air conditioning system in view of the high humidity and temperature requirements throughout the growing cycle (day/night).• Characterization and definition of a system operation plan (SAP) including I/O components for the control planner (subcontractor).• Characterization of planning and execution of the drainage system to collect excess water and remove it from the container, while maintaining a dry and clean floor. Show less
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SATIVUS TECH CORP
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Israel
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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CTO & Program Manager
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2023
Leading the development of a line of containers for agricultural crops for Medical purpose. Head of Farm Growth Project. • Establishing and heading a team of experts to design a concept for optimizing the airspeed in the container, while maintaining optimum environmental conditions required to grow plants of various types and needs. • Formulation of the conceptual design, leading design development, detail design, preparation of production references, manufacturing drafts, directing subcontractors. • Managing subcontractors: definition of work packages, characterization of needs, transfer of production drawings / requirements documents for all operating areas - electricity for all system components, irrigation control, growing lighting, design and development of boiler cell and building, air treatment unit (ATU), Chiller for interior air conditioning, air purification, irrigation and fertilization systems, etc. • Leading the production and integration of the container on site. • Characterization, development and production of the container loading and unloading process (patent). Show less
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NOVUS Engineering Ltd.
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Beit Lechem Ha'glilit
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CEO and Owner
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
Founding an Engineering design, development and consulting firm Design and development of an Innovative product and initiating a start-up company. • Developing required assemblies and offering technological solutions to companies in various fields: military industry, biomedicine, food industry and more. • Accompanying the company in the process identifying gaps and formulating an optimal solution. • Establishing work plans. • Performing and leading technological design-reviews. • Initiating a start-up company: Inventing a drowning rescue system: o Characterizing need, formulating the leading concept, system design, UAV transport, leading a development team, production expenditure, conducting experiments, updating the design and a successful demo with a final technological demonstrator. o Patent registration, conducting market survey, conducting a round of borrowing with investors. Show less
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Elbit Systems Israel
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Of Development
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
Elbit systems / Land Division – Head of Cannon Group, (Artillery) Engineering Dept. Leading a group of development engineers to find solutions for projects requested by I.D.F and various other Armies. Promoting and developing a range of new inventions. • Working with the customer to outline and implement the optimal solution –technologically and financially. • Leading the development of various new assemblies - with local and foreign customers. • Ongoing management a selective group of innovative thinking. • Recruitment and training of students & new engineers. • Leading work plans. Elbit Systems / Land Division – Head of Development Engineering Dep. Leading Engineering group in development of future cannons for I.D.F. • Member of a group aimed at sprouting innovative projects, led by Division Management. • Finding solutions and developing a range of projects in the Line of cannons and mortars. • Training Technion students during their final graduation projects, with mutual cooperation between Elbit and the Technion • Leading work plans from inception to prototype. • Working closely and in full synergy with system engineering staff. • Working collaboratively and closely with the business unit on the marketing process and the penetration strategy to the IDF market. • Ongoing management of the engineering team. Show less
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
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Israel
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Of Development
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Jan 1997 - Dec 2011
Rafael - Armaments Development Authority (A.D.A.), Senior Development Engineer Active participation in classified technology-intensive projects, starting as development engineer and continuing as assembler leader, section head, acting department head. • A member of "Katzir" Scholarship - the scientific and technological leadership program of the State of Israel's research and development branch. • Design development of multidisciplinary assemblies: static, dynamic, lasers, optics and more. • Partner in a selected sprouting team of the Armament Systems division, leading innovation in engineering, leading a divisional UAV. • Ongoing management of engineering teams. Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2002
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Master of Engineering - MEng, Systems Engineering -
1994 - 1997
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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