Shirel Azulay
About Shirel Azulay
Shirel Azulay is an R&D Team Leader and Engineering Manager currently working at Guesty in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he leads two teams. With a background in software engineering and extensive experience in various roles at companies such as BMC Software, Amdocs, and Redbend, he specializes in developing microservices and utilizing AWS services.
Work at Guesty
Shirel Azulay currently serves as an R&D Team Leader and Engineering Manager at Guesty, overseeing two teams since 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel. In this role, Shirel is responsible for developing smart microservices utilizing Spring Boot and Kafka messages as part of the SaaS team. Shirel conducts proof of concepts (POCs) to evaluate and select relevant technologies for the team, ensuring the integration of modern solutions in ongoing projects. The position involves utilizing a wide range of AWS services, including SNS, SQS, S3, and EC2, to enhance the functionality and performance of applications.
Previous Experience at BMC Software
Prior to joining Guesty, Shirel worked at BMC Software as an R&D Team Leader and Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel. During this three-year tenure, Shirel led engineering teams and contributed to the development of innovative software solutions. The experience gained at BMC Software provided a strong foundation in team leadership and project management within the R&D sector.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Shirel Azulay has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various roles across multiple companies. Shirel worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Redbend from 2012 to 2016, focusing on IoT, automotive, and mobile products. Prior to that, Shirel was a Senior Software Engineer at Amdocs from 2009 to 2012. Shirel also served as an Expert Software Engineer at CALLUP from 2016 to 2018. These roles involved extensive use of Java and Python programming languages, as well as proficiency in performance analysis using tools like YourKit and JVisualVM.
Education and Expertise
Shirel Azulay studied Computer Software Engineering at Lev Academic Center (Jerusalem College of Technology) from 2006 to 2009, earning a degree as a Computer Software Engineer. This educational background laid the groundwork for a successful career in software development and engineering management. Shirel is skilled in various programming languages, including Java and Python, and has experience working across different operating systems, such as Linux, Unix, and Windows.
Technical Skills and Tools
Shirel is proficient in utilizing a range of tools and technologies essential for modern software development. In current projects, Shirel employs Jenkins, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes based on EKS for DevOps processes. Additionally, Shirel works with multiple database systems, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MsSQL, and Elasticsearch. For automation testing, Shirel uses tools such as TestNg, JUnit, Mockito, Robot Framework, and Python, ensuring high-quality software delivery.