Avi Gardel
About Avi Gardel
Avi Gardel is a DevOps Teams Leader at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2016. He possesses extensive expertise in UNIX shell scripting, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies, and has a background in software infrastructure development.
Work at Ribbon
Avi Gardel has been serving as the DevOps Teams Leader at Ribbon Communications since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for managing product infrastructure projects within the Research and Development (R&D) department. He oversees three heterogeneous DevOps teams located in Israel and India, focusing on software infrastructure and database administration. Avi acts as a professional expert and focal point within the DevOps group, facilitating communication between R&D groups, marketing, and professional services. His leadership in this capacity has contributed to the effective management of complex infrastructure projects.
Previous Experience at ECI Telecom
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Avi Gardel worked at ECI Telecom for eight years, from 2008 to 2016. He held the position of Senior Software Infrastructure Developer and Team Leader, where he managed software infrastructure projects. His earlier role at ECI Telecom, from 2004 to 2008, was as a Software Infrastructure Developer. During his tenure, he was involved in ECI’s Talent Management Program, which aimed to develop and retain skilled professionals within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Avi Gardel studied Computer Science at Open University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 1999 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive skills in UNIX shell scripting, Perl programming, and cloud computing management. He is proficient in orchestration using OpenStack and Amazon AWS, and he has expertise in Solaris operating systems. Additionally, he has substantial experience with virtualization technologies, including QEMU/KVM, Docker, VMWare, and Solaris Containers.
Technical Skills and Professional Development
Avi Gardel possesses advanced skills in software build, configuration management, and life-cycle automation tools, including Jenkins, Ansible, Perforce, and CVS. He is also involved in providing professional courses for the technical staff at Ribbon Communications, contributing to the ongoing development of his colleagues. His role as a focal point in the DevOps group highlights his expertise and ability to liaise effectively with various teams within the organization.