Meidan Alon
About Meidan Alon
Meidan Alon is a Senior Machine Learning Engineering Lead at Borealis AI in Toronto, Canada, with a background in algorithm development and research engineering. He has held various roles in the tech industry, including positions at Ginger Software, Rakuten Kobo Inc., and Sears Israel.
Work at Borealis AI
Meidan Alon serves as the Senior Machine Learning Engineering Lead at Borealis AI, a role he has held since 2018. Based in the Toronto, Canada Area, he focuses on developing advanced machine learning solutions. His experience in this position contributes to Borealis AI's mission of advancing AI research and applications.
Previous Experience at Ginger Software
Before joining Borealis AI, Meidan Alon worked at Ginger Software as the Lead Algorithm Developer from 2008 to 2012. During his four years there, he was responsible for developing algorithms that enhance language processing and improve user experience in writing assistance tools.
Experience at Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Meidan Alon was employed at Rakuten Kobo Inc. as a Senior Research Engineer from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he contributed to research and development efforts, focusing on enhancing the company's digital reading platform through innovative engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Meidan Alon studied Computer Science at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at Bar-Ilan University, pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in machine learning and software development.
Career Background
Meidan Alon's career began at the Israel Air Force (IAF), where he held multiple roles including System Analyst, Oracle Applications Developer, and ERP Implementer from 2002 to 2008. He transitioned to software development and data science roles in various organizations, including Sears Israel and Ginger Software, before advancing to senior engineering positions.