Shimon Elkabetz
About Shimon Elkabetz
Shimon Elkabetz is a Software Developer at Novocure in Haifa, with a background in engineering project coordination and manufacturing support within the medical device industry.
Current Role at Novocure
Shimon Elkabetz is currently working as a Software Developer at Novocure, based in Haifa. He has been in this position since January 2018. His role involves developing software solutions specialized for the medical device industry, leveraging his expertise in engineering change management and risk management to enhance the functionality and reliability of the software products.
Previous Roles at Novocure
Before becoming a Software Developer, Shimon Elkabetz held various roles at Novocure. From 2016 to 2019, he worked as an Engineering Project Coordinator where he managed engineering projects within the company. Prior to that, he served in Manufacturing and Service Support for 10 months between 2015 and 2016. These roles allowed him to gain a deep understanding of the operational aspects of the medical device industry.
Experience as a System Administrator
Shimon Elkabetz began his professional career in IT as a System Administrator in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He served in this capacity from 2011 to 2013, providing critical support and maintenance for the military's IT infrastructure. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the tech and medical device industries.
Education in Engineering and Information Systems
Shimon Elkabetz holds two Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degrees. He earned his first degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. Later, he pursued a second B.Sc. in Management Information Systems from Yezreel Valley College, completing the program between 2013 and 2016. These educational achievements have provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of information systems.
Brief Stint as SAP Consultant
Shimon Elkabetz also worked as a SAP consultant at LeadIT in 2013. Although his tenure was brief, lasting only three months, it added to his diverse professional experience in various roles related to IT and systems management.