Gidi Navrotsky
About Gidi Navrotsky
Gidi Navrotsky serves as the Senior VP of R&D at Surgical Theater, where he leads the development of advanced medical technologies and virtual reality products. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering, having previously held leadership roles at AEL Sistemas, Elbit Systems Ltd, and the Israeli Air Force.
Current Role at Surgical Theater
Gidi Navrotsky serves as the Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Surgical Theater, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to the development of advanced virtual reality products tailored for the medical sector. He plays a significant role in marketing and sales by organizing tradeshows across the United States and conducting technical meetings with IT leaders in hospitals. His leadership is pivotal in fostering partnerships with major technology companies, including Intel, HP, Dell, and ePlus.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Development
Before joining Surgical Theater, Gidi Navrotsky held several key positions in engineering and software development. He worked as the Vice President of Engineering at AEL Sistemas from 2013 to 2016 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Elbit Systems Ltd as a Group Lead and Technical Manager, and eight years at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems as a Student Software Developer. His early career included a role as a Software Developer and Technical Lead in the Israeli Air Force from 1997 to 2005.
Educational Background
Gidi Navrotsky has a solid educational foundation in technology and business. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution, completing the program from 2000 to 2002. He also completed his high school education at Graded - The American School of São Paulo from 1990 to 1992.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Gidi Navrotsky dedicates 20% of his time to hands-on software development, focusing on Machine Learning and Deep Neural Networks. He has led the creation of innovative artificial intelligence medical products designed specifically for surgeons. His experience includes building a development team from the ground up, employing both outsourcing and in-house strategies to enhance product development.