Ido Merkado
About Ido Merkado
Ido Merkado serves as the VP of Product for Retail at Trax Retail, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in product management and technical project leadership, having held various roles at Motorola Solutions and the IDF, and possesses strong skills in Agile methodologies and AI-based cybersecurity.
Current Role at Trax Retail
Ido Merkado currently serves as the Vice President of Product for Retail at Trax Retail. He has held this position since 2021 and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing product development strategies and aligning them with the company's business objectives.
Previous Experience at Motorola Solutions
Ido Merkado has extensive experience at Motorola Solutions, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Senior Technical Project Manager from 2008 to 2010, a Senior Product Manager from 2014 to 2017, and as Head of Product Management from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Senior Software and Systems Architect from 2010 to 2014 and as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2008.
Background in Cyber Defense and Engineering
Ido Merkado began his career at the J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate in the IDF, where he worked as a System Engineer and Technical Project Leader from 2004 to 2006. He also served as a DSP Software Developer from 2002 to 2004. His background in engineering includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Holon Institute of Technology.
Expertise in Product Management and Development
Ido Merkado possesses significant expertise in product life cycle management, overseeing products from inception to retirement. He is proficient in Agile and SAFE methodologies, enabling effective project management. His experience also includes managing SaaS-based offerings and a strong background in data collection and analysis, which supports informed product decision-making.
Specialization in AI-Based Cybersecurity
Ido Merkado has developed expertise in AI-based cybersecurity, a specialized field that integrates artificial intelligence with security measures. This niche skill set enhances his capability to address modern cybersecurity challenges within product development.