Rafi Aviav

Rafi Aviav is a highly educated professional with a diverse academic background. He studied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and English at Tel-Aviv University's Handesaim program. He holds multiple degrees including an MBA specializing in Quantitative Finance from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, and completed coursework towards a Master's in Economics at Tel Aviv University.

Rafi Aviav has an extensive experience in the finance industry. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at WisdomTree in Europe. Previously, he held various roles at the same organization including Head of Product Development, Capital Markets and Technology, Head of Product Development, and Head of Product Management. Additionally, he has worked as a Quantitative Researcher at Alyeska Investment Group, Head of Research and Development at AlphaBeta Investments, and Quantitative Developer at AlphaBeta Investments.

In the academic sphere, Rafi Aviav has a substantial teaching background. He has served as a Lecturing Teaching Assistant and conducted research on Social Networks (Graphs) at Tel Aviv University. He also edited a Graduate-level Microeconomics textbook at the university. Furthermore, he lectured on Object-Oriented Software Design at Tel Aviv University's Handessaim Technical School.

Rafi Aviav's professional journey includes roles in software development and leadership. He has experience as a Senior Desktop and Chip Software Developer at SWPC and led software projects at Tel Aviv University's Handesaim Technical School. Prior to his corporate career, Rafi Aviav served as an NCO, Sergeant First Class in the Israel Defense Forces.

With a strong academic foundation, a wealth of experience in finance, research, and development, as well as a background in teaching and software development, Rafi Aviav's diverse skill set positions him as a versatile and knowledgeable professional in various industries.