Victor Trakhtenberg
About Victor Trakhtenberg
Victor Trakhtenberg is the Vice President of Research and Development at PayEm, with a background in software engineering and leadership roles at various technology companies. He has extensive experience in engineering management, product development, and community organization within the tech industry.
Work at PayEm
Victor Trakhtenberg currently holds the position of VP R&D at PayEm, a role he has been in since 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing research and development initiatives, contributing to the company's technological advancements and product offerings.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining PayEm, Victor Trakhtenberg worked at Next Insurance in various roles, including VP of Engineering from 2021 to 2023, Director of Application Engineering from 2020 to 2021, and Application Engineering Group Manager from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Taboola as Software Engineering Team Leader from 2017 to 2019 involved leading the development of Personalization Products following the acquisition of Commerce Sciences. Additionally, he served as Team Leader and Offshore Project Manager at Jacada from 2004 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Victor Trakhtenberg earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from Israel Jobs, completing his studies from 2003 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. His educational background is complemented by studies at ETH Zürich, enhancing his expertise in software engineering and development.
Community Involvement and Events
Victor Trakhtenberg co-founded the JavaIL community, a platform dedicated to Java enthusiasts in Israel. He has also played a significant role in the Reversim Summit, serving as a co-organizer in 2016 and moderating sessions in multiple years, including 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2024. His involvement in these events reflects his commitment to fostering knowledge sharing within the tech community.