Nir Rikovitch
About Nir Rikovitch
Nir Rikovitch serves as the Director of Product Strategy at Blue River Technology and has extensive experience in product management and development across various companies in the robotics and automation sectors. He focuses on integrating robotic solutions into construction to enhance safety and productivity.
Work at Blue River Technology
Nir Rikovitch serves as the Director of Product - Strategy at Blue River Technology, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for shaping the product strategy and overseeing initiatives that enhance the company's offerings in agricultural technology. His focus includes integrating advanced technologies to improve efficiency and productivity in farming operations.
Current Role at Aylon Slater Consulting
Since 2018, Nir Rikovitch has been working as a Product Strategy Advisor at Aylon Slater Consulting, Training and Group Facilitation. In this capacity, he provides strategic guidance on product development and market positioning, leveraging his extensive experience in product management and engineering to assist clients in achieving their business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Nir Rikovitch holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2011. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Autonomous Systems from McGill University in 2013. Additionally, he has pursued further studies in Product Strategy at Reforge since 2020 and completed an Executive Leadership program at The Wharton School in 2022.
Professional Background
Nir Rikovitch has a diverse professional background in product management and engineering. He has held various roles, including Director of Product Management at Cyngn and Cruise, and VP of Research and Development at SkyX Systems Corp. His experience also includes positions at Clearpath Robotics and Ontario Die International, where he contributed to product development and applications engineering.
Achievements in Robotics and Automation
Nir Rikovitch is actively involved in advancing automation in construction and robotics. He leads efforts to introduce robotic teammates to the workforce, aiming to create autonomous construction sites. His work focuses on enhancing safety and productivity through digitization and automation, aligning with his personal mission to automate dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs.