Dudy Elisha
About Dudy Elisha
Dudy Elisha is the R&D Hardware Department Manager at Ribbon Communications, where he leads a team focused on various aspects of hardware design and compliance. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and has developed IoT devices for multiple applications.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Dudy Elisha has been serving as the R&D Hardware Department Manager at Ribbon Communications since 2007. In this role, he leads a department that comprises four specialized groups. These groups focus on mechanical electronic packaging design, power supply design, design verification, and PCB layout design. Elisha is responsible for supporting R&D projects by providing schematic design support and managing PCB manufacturing and assembly through subcontractors. His leadership ensures that the department meets the technical demands of various projects.
Previous Experience at ECI Telecom
Dudy Elisha worked at ECI Telecom for a total of 14 years, holding multiple positions. He began as a Mechanical Design Team Manager from 1993 to 1999, where he managed design projects. He later advanced to the role of Mechanical Design Group Manager from 1999 to 2007. In these positions, Elisha contributed to the development of mechanical designs and oversaw teams to ensure project success.
Education and Expertise
Dudy Elisha has a solid educational background in engineering and management. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the Holon Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from 1990 to 1992. He also completed a Practical Engineer program in Mechanical Engineering at ORT Technicum Givaataim from 1981 to 1983. Furthering his education, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management Information Systems from The Open University from 1996 to 1999 and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from The Hebrew University from 2001 to 2003.
Expertise in Product Design and Compliance
Dudy Elisha possesses expertise in designing physical infrastructures for various products. His skills encompass mechanical design, cable and wiring management, thermal considerations, and the development of jigs and installation processes. He is also responsible for the design and verification of products to ensure compliance with worldwide telecom standards, including NEBS, CE, and ETSI. This compliance is crucial for the successful deployment of telecom products in global markets.
Early Career at Eshed and ECI Telecom
Before his extensive tenure at ECI Telecom, Dudy Elisha worked as a Mechanical Robotics Designer at Eshed in Tel Aviv from 1992 to 1993. This role provided him with foundational experience in mechanical design. His career at ECI Telecom began shortly after, where he transitioned from a team manager to a group manager, further developing his skills in mechanical design and project management.