Yam Mesicka

Developer and Educational Leader

About

Self-taught developer with proven education development skills. Looking for a hands-on, technical role in an exciting group.

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Work Experience

Santa

Senior Developer

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Made key architectural decisions and led Developer Experience efforts

  • Automated deployments, reduced release time of iOS application by 80%
  • Led key design decisions, developed DynamoDB to RDS migration system
  • Developed core APIs with flawless Developer Experience in mind
  • Interviewed candidates and mentored Python developers

VDOO

Senior Developer, Researcher

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Developed a system to automatically detect and patch firmware security issues

  • Designed and developed a system that patches firmware vulnerabilities
  • Redesigned the infrastructure of the static firmware analyzer
  • Led the company's open-source efforts

Cyberbit

Offensive Security Group Leader

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Management and technological lead of 15 employees across multiple teams

  • Engaged in strategic decision-making with product and business managers
  • Interviewed employees for a wide range of roles
  • Made key technological and architectural decisions

Lead Full-Stack Developer

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Developed systems for intelligence gathering

  • Designed and programmed the product's front end and back end
  • Created and managed the project's GitLab, CI, and the production environment
  • Researched security issues in more than 20 services

IDF

Innovation & Educational Manager

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  • Established and led more than 30 programming courses
  • Cultivated professionalism by creating courses and organizing conferences
  • Developed and maintained e-learning systems and CTFs

Security Researcher

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Volunteer Experience

Learning Python Course

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Founded of a yearlong free programming MOOC with hundreds of participants during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Designed syllabus and composed over 400 interactive learning pages
  • Developed an assignment submission system to improve the speed and quality of grading
  • Accompanied trainees from zero knowledge to getting a programming job

Technology Reporter

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Summarize the latest cybersecurity incidents in an accessible manner