Ohad Balaga
About Ohad Balaga
Ohad Balaga is a Data Science Team Lead with extensive experience in data science and cybersecurity. He has held positions at various organizations, including Windward, Melio, and Columbia University.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Ohad Balaga serves as the Data Science Team Lead at Melio, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees data science initiatives and leads a team focused on leveraging data to enhance business operations. His responsibilities include developing data-driven strategies and ensuring the effective implementation of data science projects.
Previous Experience at Melio
Prior to his current role, Ohad Balaga worked at Melio as a Senior Data Scientist from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to various data science projects, applying his expertise to improve data analysis and support decision-making processes within the organization.
Experience at Windward
Ohad Balaga was employed at Windward as a Data Scientist from 2016 to 2019. His work involved analyzing maritime data and developing predictive models to enhance operational efficiency. This experience contributed to his skills in data analysis and machine learning.
Academic Background
Ohad Balaga studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Computational Biology from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at Columbia University, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Computational Biology from 2013 to 2015. His academic background provided a strong foundation in data science and computational methods.
Military Experience in Cyber Security
Before his academic and professional career in data science, Ohad Balaga served as a Cyber Security Team Lead at Mamram - IDF from 2003 to 2006. In this role, he led a team focused on cybersecurity initiatives, gaining valuable experience in technology and team management.