Avidan Akerib

Avidan Akerib has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Avidan began their career in 1979 as an Algorithm and Software Developer in Defense Industries, where they worked on various technologies such as Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV), image recognition and analysis, robotics, and signal processing. Avidan'scontributions earned their team the Israel Defense Prize.

In 1993, Avidan co-founded and served as President of Associative Computing Ltd (ACL). During their tenure, they led the development of the XU-2 real-time image processing engine, which used parallel processing and associative computing technology. The XU-2 found applications in machine vision and robotic inspection in Japan. ACL was later acquired by NeoMagic in 1999.

At NeoMagic, Avidan held the positions of Chief Technologist and General Manager for their Israel subsidiary. Avidan played a crucial role in driving technological advancements and managing operations.

In 2008, Avidan co-founded ZikBit Ltd. Avidan later founded MikaMonu Group Ltd. in 2011, where they developed compute in-memory and storage technology for big data and cloud computing applications. MikaMonu Group was eventually acquired by GSI Technology in 2015.

Currently, Avidan holds the position of Vice President for the Associative Computing Business Unit at GSI Technology since December 2015. In this role, they are responsible for the development of software and services for GSI's Associative Processing Unit (APU), an innovative technology that significantly accelerates AI, computer vision, search, and cybersecurity applications.

Overall, Avidan Akerib's work experience showcases their expertise in algorithm development, image processing, associative computing, and technology leadership.

Avidan Akerib PhD obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where they studied from 1974 to 1979. Avidan then pursued a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University, which they completed between 1983 and 1986. Avidan further expanded their education by pursuing a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Weizmann Institute of Science from 1988 to 1992.