Aviv Menahem
Cybersecurity product leader combining technical and business expertise.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Full time
On-site/Hybrid/Remote
Product Manager with strong experience in cybersecurity and software development, specializing in system analysis and decision-making in complex environments....
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My Career Journey
1/5
IDF- Matzov Unit
Product Manager
Jul 2024 - Aug 2026 | 2y 1m
Defined product strategy and roadmap for cybersecurity initiatives, managed the end-to-end product lifecycle, led feature prioritization and collaborated with development teams, conducted market research...
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Smarketing
Founder, CPO & Developer
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 | 2m
Founded and led strategy for an AI-powered marketing platform, defined requirements, developed MVP, conducted market research, and presented on Israeli TV program “Sharks”.
IDF- Matzov Unit
Technical Project Manager- Penetration Testing
Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 | 11m
Led large-scale penetration testing, identified systemic risks, delivered actionable recommendations, influenced system design, and promoted risk-based decision-making and security improvements.
IDF- Cyber Defense Directorate
Incident Response Manager
Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 | 1y 1m
Managed cyber incidents affecting civilian organizations, coordinated cross-functional responses, led cyber defense and hunt operations, developed cybersecurity playbooks, and received excellence recognition...
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IDF- B.H.D 7
Commander of Network Administrator Course
Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 | 1y 3m
Managed technical training programs, presented to large audiences, developed and delivered networking and security training, served as Data Security domain lead, received excellence recognition by Lieutenant...
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Teamwork
Leadership
Presentations
Decision Making
Strategic Thinking
Most proud of (2/3)
1st
Took an AI marketing idea from concept to a working product, launched Smarketing and presented it on national TV.
2nd
Led incident response for civilian organizations at IDF Cyber Defense, managing major cyber incidents and coordination.
Career Highlights
1/2
Founder, CPO & Developer — Smarketing (Jun–Aug 2024)
Launched AI marketing platform, featured on national TV
Tel Aviv,
In 2024 as Founder, CPO and lead developer at Smarketing I turned an AI-powered marketing idea...
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Incident Response Manager — IDF Cyber Defense Directorate (Jul 2022–Aug 2023)
Led IDF incident response to restore civilian systems
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL,
In 2022–2023 as Incident Response Manager at the IDF Cyber Defense Directorate I led responses...
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My values
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Education
Ono Academic College
Business Administration (Specialization in Cyber Security and Forensics)
2026
The College Of Management
Computer Science
2025
Certifications & Qualifications
Excellence recognition for outstanding performance
IDF - Cyber Defense Directorate2026
Excellence recognition for outstanding leadership and impact
IDF - B.H.D 72026
Cyber Analyst Course
IDF2024
Language(s) I speak
Hebrew
Fluent
English
Intermediate