Michal Halamish
About Michal Halamish
Michal Halamish is a Director of Engineering at Yotpo, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having held various roles at companies such as HP Software, Micro Focus, and Amdocs, and he is also the founder and General Manager of the non-profit organization Hakvutza.
Current Role at Yotpo
Michal Halamish serves as the Director of Engineering at Yotpo, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and manages a team of professionals. His responsibilities include leading bi-monthly releases for a SaaS product hosted on AWS infrastructure, ensuring that the product meets the needs of its users and maintains high performance.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Michal Halamish held several engineering positions. He worked at Micro Focus as the Head of Engineering from 2015 to 2021. Before that, he was a Research and Development Manager at HP Software for one year in 2014-2015. His career began at Amdocs, where he worked as a Java and Cobol programmer from 2003 to 2008. He also worked as a Flex Java programmer at CheckM8 from 2008 to 2009 and as a Team Leader and Full Stack Developer at HPE Continuity from 2009 to 2013.
Founding and Leadership at Hakvutza
Michal Halamish founded Hakvutza, a non-profit online crowdfunding platform that connects donors with welfare cases through their case workers. He has served as the General Manager of Hakvutza NPO since 2015. In this capacity, he manages a team of 15 volunteers and works to enhance the platform's impact on the community.
Educational Background
Michal Halamish studied at Bar-Ilan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computers and Mathematics. His education laid the foundation for his career in engineering and technology, equipping him with the skills necessary for his various roles in the industry.