Itamar Hassin
About Itamar Hassin
Itamar Hassin serves as the Agile Delivery and Transformation Lead at ThoughtWorks, where he has worked since 2019, focusing on enhancing delivery efficiency through agile methodologies. He has a diverse background in software development and project management, with previous roles at various companies including IDT Telecom and Net2Phone Inc.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Itamar Hassin has been serving as the Agile Delivery and Transformation Lead at ThoughtWorks since 2019. In this role, he focuses on organizing product delivery teams to enhance delivery efficiency. His expertise in agile methodologies, particularly Extreme Programming (XP), allows him to lead teams effectively. Prior to his current position, he worked at ThoughtWorks as a Delivery Lead and Technical Project Manager from 2012 to 2017, contributing to various projects in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Itamar Hassin held several key positions in the software development industry. He served as the VP of Software Development at IDT Telecom from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he was the Chief Architect and VP of Software Development at Net2Phone Inc from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as a Principal Consultant at Buildit@wiprodigital from 2017 to 2019 and as the Director of Project Management at Zedge.com in 2007. His career began as a Lead Developer at RTS in Israel from 1995 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Itamar Hassin studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations, Philosophy, and Sociology from 1982 to 1985. He also attended Haifa University, where he studied Mathematics and Statistics for one year in 1983. His educational background supports his expertise in process improvement, particularly in Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and his advocacy for making significant decisions at the last responsible moment.
Commitment to Open Source and Collaboration
Itamar Hassin actively contributes to open-source projects, demonstrating his commitment to collaborative software development. His involvement in these projects reflects his dedication to sharing knowledge and improving software practices within the community. This engagement aligns with his professional focus on enhancing delivery efficiency and optimizing team performance.