Itamar Tsayag

Senior Algorithm Developer | Tech Lead | Data Enthusiast

itamar.tsay@gmail.com
•(+972) 0547-430406•Givatayim, Israel
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Senior Algorithm developer, tech lead and data enthusiast. Known for crafting elegant and innovative solutions to complex problems. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate complex topics.

Experience

ML & CV Hands-On Consultant

Oct 2024 - Present

PreDev Consulting, Remote

  • ▸Mantis Health LTD: Developed a stereo depth estimation model using a synthetic dataset generated via 3D oral scans
  • ▸25 Madison VC: Developed a FloorPlan recognition engine for the estimation of BOM (concrete, steel) in construction plans
  • ▸Agile MRI LTD: Developing an Image Restoration model (SwinIR) to enhance images from a novel low-field MRI
  • ▸Sanas.ai: Optimized speech model inference for real-time voice conversion, improving latency and efficiency in production
  • ▸GovPlus LLC: Delivered an automated CV pipeline to convert selfie images into U.S. compliant passport photos
  • ▸One2One Systems LLC: Utilizing SMPL/x models to extract anthropometric measurements and generate custom textile templates

Lead Computer Vision Algorithm Developer

Jan 2023 - Sep 2024

AiVF, Tel-Aviv, Israel

  • ▸Developed the Day5/Day3 Embryo Grading algorithm and the NiPGT algorithm, enhancing IVF cycle efficacy
  • ▸Led end-to-end development of the ML pipeline, from research to production-ready code, deploying the algorithm into clinical use

Senior Computer Vision Algorithm Developer

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Viz.ai, Tel-Aviv, Israel

  • ▸Developed the Brain CT Perfusion (CTP) algorithm differentiating salvageable ischemic and damaged brain tissue. Deployed in +1,500 hospitals in the US
  • ▸Integrated MLOps practices to deploy the model at scale, ensuring model performance and versioning

Senior System-Algorithms Engineer

Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

Magic Leap, Tel-Aviv, Israel

  • ▸Developed calibration algorithms for a novel ToF sensor and synthetic data generation to improve testing

Post-Silicon Test Engineer

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

Apple, Herzliya, Israel

  • ▸Developed and executed test plans for all stages of chip fabrication, led failure analysis for failing chips

System Engineer

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016

Mellanox Technologies (Acq. by Nvidia), Yokneam, Israel

  • ▸Developed production tests and calibration line for all Silicon Photonics (SiP) Optical Interconnect products

Education

MSc Electrical Engineering and Data Science

GPA: 92

Bar-Ilan University • 2019-2024

Thesis: "Uncovering a Winning Lottery Ticket with Continuously Relaxed Bernoulli Gates"
Supervised by Dr. Ofir Lindenbaum

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BSc Electrical Engineering

Tel-Aviv University, Israel • 2010-2015

Major in Digital Signal Processing and Image Processing

Technical Skills

Python
PyTorch
Lightning
Scikit-learn
Pandas
NumPy
OpenCV
Hydra
ClearML
MLFlow
Docker
Git
GitHub Co-pilot
Claude Code

Languages: Bilingual in Hebrew and English (Native)

Volunteering & Self-Directed Projects

The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research

Code for Israel Volunteer

Developed an estimator for assessing PTSD severity in combatants, using autonomic nervous system biomarkers, blood tests and MRI scans

Mabua

Community Educator & Discussion Leader

A network of Batei Midrash grounded in learning, community building and activism. I teach modern Jewish studies and lead discussion groups

EyeRate

Self-Directed Project

Developed a heart rate estimator using Magic Leap headset's eye-tracking cameras and the EVM algorithm

References available upon request