Mark Israel

Formal background

Education & training

Three degrees — applied mathematics, technology management and a doctorate in progress in computer science — alongside continuous learning that never stopped: certifications in management and governance, artificial intelligence and data, systems and databases, GIS and remote sensing.

Higher education

Academic degrees

  1. 2020–

    Ph.D. in Computer Science (in progress)

    KhAI — National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute"

    Research in organisation-oriented information systems quality assessment · Supervisor: Prof. Vyacheslav Kharchenko

  2. 2019

    M.Sc. in Technology Management · specialising in Information Systems

    HIT — Holon Institute of Technology

  3. 2007

    B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics · Cum Laude

    HIT — Holon Institute of Technology

    Final project in artificial intelligence

Continuous learning

Certifications & training

Training is grouped by the domain it serves — from the executive and board level down to the technical tools I actually work with.

Management & governance

Training at the executive and board level

  • 2025CIO ProgrammeTechnion — External Studies Unit
  • 2025PMO CourseJohn Bryce
  • 2024Directors TrainingBeit Berl — Institute for Leadership, Histadrut
  • 2023Senior Executives CourseCOGAT
  • 2014Systems Analysis CourseJohn Bryce

Artificial intelligence & data

Where my technology, management and research meet

  • 2026Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course
  • Data Scientist Course
  • 2017Data Analytics in a Big Data EnvironmentJohn Bryce

Systems & databases

The platforms I implement and run inside organisations

  • 2026Salesforce CRM Course
  • 2019PostgreSQL DBA Course

GIS & remote sensing

The professional foundation running through my whole career

  • 2016Web Development in a GIS EnvironmentHackerU
  • Aerial Photo Interpretation Course
  • Advanced Aerial Photo Interpretation Course

Degree and training certificates are available on request.

Communication

Languages

  • HebrewNative
  • RussianNative
  • EnglishProficient · academic writing
  • UkrainianFor academic purposes

Happy to talk

Get in touch

Open to executive roles, academic collaborations, technology consulting and board positions.