Barak Hod
About Barak Hod
Barak Hod is a Hardware Technical Support Engineer at Ribbon Communications, specializing in design for manufacturability and testability verification. He has a background in the Israel Defence Forces and experience in hardware engineering, contributing to quality assurance and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
Work at Ribbon
Currently, Barak Hod serves as a Hardware Technical Support Engineer at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for conducting thorough investigations into customer network issues and card failures. His work is crucial in ensuring that the production and testing processes meet established quality standards. Additionally, he provides technical support for the duplication of production sites and repair centers, which helps maintain consistent quality and service across various locations.
Education and Expertise
Barak Hod earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shenkar - Engineering. Design. Art. He completed his studies from 2015 to 2018. His educational background equips him with the knowledge necessary for his current role, where he specializes in design for manufacturability and testability verification. He is skilled in defining and qualifying tests for hardware components, contributing to the reliability and performance of electronic products.
Background
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Barak Hod worked as a Hardware Engineer at TouchWand from 2017 to 2020. His experience in this role involved layout corrections aimed at cost reduction and manufacturing improvement. Prior to his time at TouchWand, he served as a Naval Electrician in the Israel Defence Forces from 2010 to 2013. This background provided him with a solid foundation in technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Achievements
In his current role at Ribbon Communications, Barak Hod plays a key role in the production and testing process of first batch cards. His efforts ensure that initial manufacturing runs meet quality standards. He has demonstrated a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness through his involvement in layout corrections and manufacturing improvements. His expertise in hardware testing and support contributes significantly to the overall reliability of the products.