Yaniv Mazor
About Yaniv Mazor
Yaniv Mazor is an R&D Group Leader with over 20 years of experience in development and management within the tech industry. He has held leadership roles at various companies, including Yotpo, LivePerson, and DoNanza, and emphasizes user experience and team mentorship in his work.
Current Role at Yotpo
Yaniv Mazor serves as the R&D Group Leader at Yotpo, a position he has held since 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. In this role, he leads cross-team initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and providing essential tools and infrastructure for front-end teams. His leadership focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing the overall development process within the organization.
Previous Experience in Tech Industry
Yaniv Mazor has over 20 years of experience in development and management within the tech industry. Prior to his current role, he worked at several notable companies. He was an R&D Group Leader at LivePerson from 2014 to 2018, and before that, he held positions at Kryon Systems, Amdocs, Tiltan, and DoNanza. His diverse roles have contributed to his extensive knowledge and expertise in software development.
Education and Expertise
Yaniv Mazor studied Computer Science at The College of Management Academic Studies, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2004 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Mentorship and Leadership
In his current role and previous positions, Yaniv Mazor emphasizes mentorship, guiding team leads, tech leads, scrum masters, developers, automation engineers, and QA engineers in their professional and personal growth. He believes in building intimate working relationships with product owners and stakeholders to achieve better outcomes in technology and product development.
Military Background
Yaniv Mazor is an IDF-MAMRAM veteran, having served in a prestigious technology unit of the Israeli Defense Forces. This experience has contributed to his technical skills and leadership capabilities, shaping his approach to team management and software development.