Daniel Shir

Daniel Shir

Daniel Shir is a software engineering leader currently serving as the Director of Software Engineering at Via Transportation in Tel Aviv, Israel.123 He has over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, with a strong background in backend engineering, data infrastructure, and agile methodologies.

Career Highlights

• Director of Software Engineering at Via (June 2023 - Present)12
• Co-Founder & CTO at Acumen Labs (acquired by Via) (January 2019 - June 2023)1
• Head of Data Engineering at Rakuten Viber (January 2017 - January 2019)1
• Co-Founder & CTO at Nextpeer (acquired by Rakuten Viber) (April 2011 - July 2015)1

Education

• BA in Computer Science, Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) (2008 - 2010), graduated Summa Cum Laude1

Skills & Interests

• Passionate about software engineering, data, and lifelong learning24
• Experienced in backend technologies like AWS, Linux, Node.js, Redis, MySQL, Nginx, and PHP1
• Skilled in mobile development using Objective-C, C++, and OpenGL1
• Interested in agile methodologies and sprint management45

Daniel Shir is a respected figure in the Israeli tech community, known for his technical expertise, leadership skills, and innovative spirit. His diverse experience and passion for software engineering make him a valuable asset to Via and the wider tech ecosystem.