Aviv Nahon
About Aviv Nahon
Aviv Nahon is a Data Science Lead at Fairmatic, where he focuses on developing driver behavior risk models and overseeing machine learning infrastructure. He has extensive experience in data science, having previously worked at Riskified and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Work at Fairmatic
Aviv Nahon serves as the Data Science Lead at Fairmatic, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing driver behavior risk models, which are integral to the company's data science initiatives. He oversees the creation of machine learning experimentation infrastructure, ensuring that the team can effectively test and implement new models. Aviv manages a diverse team comprising data scientists, machine learning engineers, and statisticians, fostering collaboration and innovation within the department.
Previous Experience at Riskified
Before joining Fairmatic, Aviv Nahon worked at Riskified as the Data Science Team Lead from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included leading data science projects and guiding a team in developing analytical solutions. Prior to this role, he was a Data Scientist at Riskified from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to various data-driven projects in the field of e-commerce fraud prevention.
Education and Expertise
Aviv Nahon completed his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science from the same institution, studying from 2016 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science and machine learning.
Background at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Aviv Nahon has an extensive background at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Data Scientist and Project Leader for 9 months in 2018, and prior to that, he served as a Teaching Assistant for one year from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Data Scientist from 2016 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in research and data analysis.
Early Career at ECI Telecom
Aviv Nahon began his career at ECI Telecom, where he worked as an Engineer in a student position from 2015 to 2016. This role provided him with practical engineering experience, contributing to his technical skills and understanding of the telecommunications industry.