Backend Developer
With a strong foundation in computer science and real-world experience in backend systems, I bring a product-oriented mindset and a passion for solving complex technical challenges with business impact.
Petah Tikva, Israel
gerassisaar@gmail.com
+972 523586140
September 21, 1995
Hebrew (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary)
I'm a backend developer at Digital Turbine with a Master's degree in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University. My journey in tech is driven by a product-oriented mindset and a passion for building scalable, robust systems that deliver real business value.
Currently, I lead backend development for new product lines, taking ownership from high-level design through implementation and production monitoring. My experience spans cloud migrations, distributed systems, and cross-functional collaboration with product and business teams.
Beyond my technical work, I co-founded "217 Reasons to Run," a social initiative that integrates special forces veterans with autistic adults through sports and mentorship. This experience, combined with my service as a combat medic in the IDF's Duvdevan unit, has shaped my approach to leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Applied NLP techniques to genomic data, generating semantic embeddings of protein sequences using Word2Vec and clustering methods. This research project combined my interests in computer science and bioinformatics to explore novel approaches in computational biology.
Built a medical web application and Telegram bot in 48 hours that reached the finals among 36 teams. The solution addressed real healthcare challenges by providing an innovative patient-doctor communication platform.
Co-founded and led a social initiative integrating Duvdevan veterans with autistic adults through sport and mentorship. Recruited and managed over 100 volunteers, built nationwide partnerships, and ran events with measurable community impact.
Oct 2024 - Present | Tel Aviv University
Advanced studies in computer science with focus on:
Tools & Technologies: Python, PyTorch, Pandas, Scikit-learn, visualization, statistical validation
Oct 2020 - Oct 2024 | Tel Aviv University
Key Courses: Data Structures, Algorithms, Machine Learning
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just having a chat about technology and innovation. Feel free to reach out!