Ivry Semel

Ivry Semel is a seasoned software engineer and technology leader with extensive experience in payment processing and software development. Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer and Head of Payments at Fractal, Ivry focuses on the design and development of credit card processing systems. Previous roles include Principal Software Engineer at Ness, where Ivry led the architectural enhancement of a credit card processing stack, and Lead Software Engineer at APTO Payments, overseeing a team in developing a Credit/Debit Card issuance platform. As co-founder of Highline Software, Ivry facilitated mobile payment solutions for retailers. Ivry's career began at Inktomi Corporation as a Software Architect, contributing to scalable internet technologies and telecom solutions. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Columbia Business School and a dual MSc and BA in Computer Science from Columbia University and Technion.