Matan Cohen Abravanel
About Matan Cohen Abravanel
Matan Cohen Abravanel is a Staff Engineer specializing in Payments Backend and Infrastructure, currently working at Melio in Tel Aviv. He has extensive experience in backend development and has held various leadership roles in multiple tech companies, contributing to the tech community through platforms like Medium and GitHub.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Matan Cohen Abravanel currently serves as a Staff Engineer focusing on Payments Backend and Infrastructure at Melio. He has been in this role since 2023, working on-site in the Tel Aviv District, Israel. His responsibilities include guiding architecture and hands-on development for orchestration tools and high-level system design, which supports over 30 personnel across four teams.
Previous Experience at Melio
Prior to his current position, Matan held multiple roles at Melio. He worked as a Senior Backend Engineer in Payments Backend and Infrastructure for 11 months in 2021. Following that, he served as a Technical Lead in the same domain from 2021 to 2023 for two years. His work during this time involved managing internal and external integrations, system enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.
Professional Background
Matan has a diverse professional background in software development and engineering. He has worked at various companies, including Gefen International AI, Thriver, Jive Software, and Stox. His roles have ranged from iOS Developer to Lead Developer and Mobile Group Manager. His experience spans several years in the tech industry, primarily in the Tel Aviv area.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Matan possesses a wide range of technical skills, including expertise in NodeJS, Spring, PostgreSQL, and React. He specializes in serverless and micro-services architectures, which are critical in modern software development. His technical background supports his contributions to high-level system design and orchestration tools.
Contributions to the Tech Community
Matan actively contributes to the tech community through platforms such as Medium, Stackoverflow, and GitHub. He shares knowledge and insights that benefit other developers and engineers. His strong belief in continuous learning is reflected in his engagement with literature that influences his professional approach.