Ofir Oron

Co-Founder at PicUP

Ofir Oron has extensive experience in the field of user experience (UX) design and product management. Ofir co-founded PicUP Mobile in 2015, where their specific role is not specified.

Prior to that, from 2012 to 2015, Oron worked as a freelance UX/Product consultant for LeapStart Design. During this time, they focused on providing design services to mobile and web projects, with a specialization in rapid design processes for startup companies.

From 2011 to 2012, Oron served as the Sr. Director and Head of UX at ooVoo, an Israeli consumer web operation with over 50 million users worldwide. Ofir led the UX and design efforts and managed a team of six designers. Ofir played a significant role in the success of the iPad app that reached the top 4 in social networking, as well as the revamped iPhone app that reached the top 20 in social networking.

From 2010 to 2011, Oron held the position of Sr. Director of Product Management at MyHeritage.com, a popular family network with over 65 million users worldwide. Ofir'sresponsibilities included managing the company's first mobile app for iPhone and Android, as well as revamping the website and brand presence online. The mobile app reached the top 10 in social networking during their tenure.

Prior to that, Oron worked at mySupermarket.com from 2005 to 2010 as a Product Manager. This online shopping platform allowed shoppers to compare prices between supermarkets and switch their shopping cart at a click. During their time there, the platform achieved top 10 status for online grocery shopping in the UK.

Oron's career started at ProSight Inc. in 1999, where they worked as a User Experience Designer for enterprise project management web-based software. The company was ultimately acquired by Primavera, which is now owned by Oracle. The software achieved success within US government branches and corporate firms such as AT&T, Hershey's, and Ford.

Before that, from 1998 to 1999, Oron served as an Interface Designer and GUI Programmer at Matrix (formerly Bashan Systems), where they worked on website design and front-end programming projects. Some notable projects include an ISP management system for IBM and websites for ministry of education branches.

Finally, Oron began their career in 1995 as an IT Network Administrator at Widecom, where they gained experience in network administration.

Overall, Oron's work experience spans a wide range of industries and roles, demonstrating their expertise in UX design, product management, and web development.

Ofir Oron attended Bezalel Academy of Art and Design from 1998 to 2001, where they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The specific field of study during their time at the academy is not provided.

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  • Co-Founder

    January, 2015 - present