Matan Makleff

Matan Makleff has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Matan started their career as a Business Development Intern at UMT Consulting Group in 2010, where they researched and implemented new accounting software. Matan then worked at Verix as a Project Management Intern, providing support to the project management team. In 2013, they joined Vocus as a Sales Associate, managing prospect accounts and evaluating customer accounts for future sales.

In 2013, Matan became a Business Development Manager at Israel Exclusive, where they created the company website, developed social media integration, and compiled a monthly company newsletter. Matan then joined Tel Aviv Municipality - Engineering Administration as a Startup Specialist, where they developed an excel spreadsheet mapping startups and implemented SEO capabilities for the company website.

Matan's experience in the defense sector includes working as an NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) in the IDF - Israel Defense Forces. In this role, they were responsible for maintaining communication with Foreign Military Attaches, organizing and presenting security briefings, and facilitating information requests regarding security threats and defense strategies.

At UMT Consulting Group (acquired by EY), Matan worked as a Client Development Manager, prospecting leads, managing sales dashboards, and developing the sales pipeline. Matan then joined FirstImpression.io as a Sales Development Representative, followed by a promotion to Business Development Manager. In this role, they handled the full sales cycle, conducted product webinars, and built client relationships to maximize revenue for publishers.

Matan's most recent position is with Windward, where they have held various roles since 2019. Matan started as a Presales Technical Manager - EMEA, responsible for helping organizations understand maritime risk. Matan then became a Solutions Expert Manager, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Operations.

Overall, Matan Makleff's work experience showcases their skills in business development, sales, project management, and operations, and their adaptability across different industries.

Matan Makleff began their education in 2008 at the University of Maryland, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Business Entrepreneurship. Matan successfully completed their studies in 2012. In 2011, they briefly attended the Anglo-American University in Prague, where they engaged in general studies. In 2016, Makleff enrolled in John Bryce and completed their studies in 2017. Matan pursued a degree in Software Engineering, specializing in Android development through an intensive bootcamp program.