Erez Filosof Timnat
About Erez Filosof Timnat
Erez Filosof Timnat is a Data Science Team Lead at AppsFlyer, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in software engineering and data science, with previous roles at Microsoft, Google, and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Work at AppsFlyer
Erez Filosof Timnat has been serving as the Data Science Team Lead at AppsFlyer since 2019. In this role, he co-founded the data science group and has played a key role in its establishment and leadership. He developed a random forest model for mobile attribution, which is integral to the company's business operations. Additionally, he implemented a Bayesian network for fraud detection, which has resulted in significant cost savings for customers.
Previous Experience
Before joining AppsFlyer, Erez worked at Google as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019. He also held a position at Microsoft as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2010 and completed a Research Internship there in 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked at WRNTY.com as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2013 and served as a Teaching Assistant at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Erez holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Physics from Tel Aviv University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from 2013 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science and software engineering.
Achievements in Data Science
Erez has made significant contributions to the field of data science. He led the successful proof of concept for a neural network designed for lifetime value (LTV) prediction. His work on implementing a Bayesian network for fraud detection has saved customers approximately $1 million daily. These initiatives highlight his impact on data-driven decision-making within the organizations he has worked for.