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Yoni Halevi
Vice President of R&D at Prisma Photonics
Yoni Halevi is the Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) at Prisma Photonics, a position he has held since September 2021. In this role, he leads a diverse team focused on machine learning, deep learning, algorithms, microservices, edge computing, data engineering, DevOps, and cloud services. His work is pivotal as the company transitions from the product-market fit stage to a growth phase, developing critical infrastructure protection solutions utilizing deep learning and unique sensor-free technology.1
Before joining Prisma Photonics, Halevi served as the Senior Director of R&D for Embedded Storage at Western Digital from September 2015 to September 2021. There, he managed a global R&D team of over 150 engineers, overseeing a multi-million dollar product line and implementing Agile methodologies to enhance productivity and innovation. His earlier experience includes leadership roles at SanDisk and Mobileye, where he contributed significantly to the development of embedded storage technologies and real-time systems.1
Halevi holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from The Hebrew University, graduating with honors in 2004, and completed the altMBA program in 2021.1
