Mariana Waksman

Mariana Waksman is a highly experienced professional with a career spanning over three decades in technology and business development. Currently serving as the Head of Academic and Education Relations at Intel Corporation since March 2006, Mariana leads initiatives to enhance STEM education in Israel, collaborating with the Ministry of Education and national initiatives. Previous roles at Intel include Strategy & Community Relations Manager, EMEA Healthcare BizDev Lead, and Strategic Relationship Manager, focusing on community engagement, business development in healthcare, and strategic account management. Prior to joining Intel, Mariana held managerial positions at Bynet Data Communications, RAD Data Communications, Integration Systems Iberica, and TopLog Inc, where responsibilities included business development, marketing, product management, and technical support. Mariana earned a BSc in Computer Science from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and completed the New Manager Bootcamp at the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business in 2013.