Itzik Hanan

Co-Founder and COO

Kadima - Zoran, Center District, Israel

About

With more than two decades of executive-level experience, I excel at identifying, evaluating, and implementing enterprise technologies that enhance business processes and achieve strategic goals. My expertise lies in delivering a robust combination of technical insight and business acumen, yielding transformative results for enterprise systems. I am experienced in designing and delivering complex IT solutions spanning architecture, security, network, and telecommunications. Professional Philosophy: My approach to technology leadership is grounded in the belief that innovation is not just about adopting new technologies, but also about understanding how these technologies can be harnessed to drive business forward.

Experience

  • Co-Founder and COO at Acsense
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Enhancing Resilience in Identity and Access Management

  • Teraworks (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chairman
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • CEO
      Jan 2016 - Mar 2023 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      As the co-founder and CEO of Teraworks, I have been at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation in Israel, steering the company to become a leader in comprehensive cloud service protection and specifically on IAM area. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, I have positioned Teraworks as an end-to-end solution architect for robust organizational cloud security. My leadership philosophy centers on delivering cutting-edge security technologies and equipping clients with the necessary knowledge to establish formidable defenses in the cloud.

  • Vice President Research and Development at Emerald Medical Applications
    Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr

    Emerald is developing artificial technology and abilities to track and identify skin cancer. Itzik was a member of the executive management team primer ably responsible for Designing the medical application based on Cloud architecture, Responsible for the research and development, building algorithm and development teams, set work plan and goals (technologies and business), Building machine learning abilities for the clinical research, and Provides technical and business consultative leadership.

  • EMC (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • Professionl Services Practice Manager
      Jan 2011 - Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      In my tenure at EMC2 Israel, I distinguished myself as a forward-thinking leader, establishing a new delivery organization centered on cloud adoption and virtualization. This initiative, which I led from ideation to successful execution, underscored my ability to pioneer innovative frameworks within the company, contributing to significant business growth.

    • Virtualization Practice Manager
      Oct 2010 - Oct 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Program Delivery Manager
      Jun 2007 - Oct 2010 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • System Group manager at Cellcom
    Jan 1997 - Jun 2007 · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Senior Infrastructure Manager, IT and Engineering Division As a Senior Infrastructure Manager within a leading public cellular company, I have honed my expertise in overseeing the infrastructure and operations of pivotal networks that are essential to both IT and cellular communications. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the management of operating systems, storage solutions, and a dedicated application and control team. As a part of my role, I manage a team of over 40 professionals responsible for maintaining the integrity of over 1500 servers across four datacenters. My leadership extends to spearheading various infrastructure and development projects, such as Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) initiatives, and strategic data center relocations.