Hagai Hanan
About Hagai Hanan
Hagai Hanan is the Director of Engineering at Placer.ai, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and management, with previous roles at Hippo Insurance and the Israel Defense Forces.
Current Role at Placer.ai
Hagai Hanan serves as the Director of Engineering at Placer.ai, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of location analytics solutions. His leadership is focused on driving innovation and enhancing the technical capabilities of the organization.
Previous Experience at Hippo Insurance
Hagai Hanan has extensive experience at Hippo Insurance, where he held multiple engineering roles. He worked as a Lead Software Engineer from 2016 to 2017 in Mountain View, California. He later advanced to Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2020 and then to Sr Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022, including a six-month tenure in Palo Alto, California. His contributions spanned various aspects of software development and team management.
Background in the Israel Defense Forces
Hagai Hanan began his career in the Israel Defense Forces, where he served as a Software Developer from 2007 to 2009 and later as a Lead Developer from 2009 to 2010. His experience in the military provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering and project management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Education in Computer Science
Hagai Hanan studied Computer Science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 2011 to 2014. During his studies, he also achieved a focus in Physics. This educational background equipped him with a solid understanding of technical principles and analytical skills, which he has utilized in his professional roles.
Experience at KayHut
Before joining Hippo Insurance, Hagai Hanan worked as a Software Engineer at KayHut from 2015 to 2016. This role contributed to his development as a software engineer and expanded his expertise in the field.