Tal Silverman

Tal Silverman

Tank Commander, Combat Soldier

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Design Engineer at TurboFil Packaging Machines | Mechanical Engineering

  • Education

    • Tel Aviv College of Engineering

      2014 - 2018
      Mechanical Engineering Energy and Solids 91.3

      Activities and Societies: Graduated with excellence, 3rd in my class. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude Graduation on October 2018 Research Assistant: collaborated with Professor Erel Avineri on a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) publication Instructor and tutor: instructed multiple students with learning disabilities and army veterans Mentoring program participant with pioneer Rafi Mehudar, inventor of irrigation drippers

  • Experience

    • Israel Defense Forces

      Nov 2009 - Nov 2012
      Tank Commander, Combat Soldier

      Combat Soldier (2009-2010), Combat Soldier Commander (2010-2012)Full combat soldier training, including tank commander trainingObtained in-depth technical training on all the Tank’s components, hands-on technical work on various machineryTrained combat-soldiers, and developing classes and teaching on the department level and company levelPromotion to department sergeant (2011 – 2012):o Logistic and commanding responsibility for the entire department: 3 commanders and 20 soldierso Disciplinary responsibility for the entire department, while emphasizing young commanders’ trainingPromotion to Sergeant-Major (2012 – 2012):o Directly managing over 70 soldiers in day-to-day work and responsibilitieso Worked closely with battalion leaders Show less

    • BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd.

      Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
      Working at Kibutz Sde Eliyahu - Field Manager

      Designed and constructed complex structures: greenhouses, coolers, thermal screens, advanced irrigation systems, and other technologiesConstruction of complicated structures, such as: greenhouses, coolers, thermal screens, advanced watering systems, etc.Managing greenhouse workers while being responsible for their safety and professional espects.Maintaining and managing schedules, including managing schedules with suppliersManaging workers in the chicken coop, including supervising the animals, the work protocols and the structures Show less

    • Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering

      Oct 2014 - Sept 2018
      Teaching Assistant. Thermodynamics all levels and Calculus

      Teaching Assistant, Thermodynamics and Calculus:Designed an online questions databaseDeveloped and graded ongoing semester assignments Created intensive semester review course which resulted in excellent academic outcomes for student participants

    • KOL ISRAEL FOUNDATION INC

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
      Math Tutor, Cracking the Glass Ceiling - Scholarship

      The program is designed to encourage young female high-school students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in higher education Mentored high school students Tutored private and group guidance in high-school and middle-school levelsLed finals preparations, matriculation exams, and supported their education during the school year

    • Ziv Av Technologies

      Feb 2017 - Sept 2018
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      • Designed and modelled 2D and 3D complex components in SolidWorks, implemented prototypes in production• Managed BOMS library (4), engineering drawings, CAD models, existing products catalogue

    • Photoscribe Technologies

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
      Mechanical Engineer

      • Responsible for all designs, development, and assembly for machines in production area, includinglithography, laser-etching, and electrical components• Researched and managed all eligible vendors (seven), reported directly to CEO to inform purchase decisions• Implemented new design cataloging method, breaking down complex designs to simple components, increasing reuse and saving engineering time

    • TurboFil Packaging Machines

      Jan 2021 - Jul 2023
      Mechanical Design Engineer

      • Led 15 complex prototypes (in parallel) of full-scale vial-filling machines from design, review, production, and assembly. Prototypes included: • Semi-automatic syringe-filling machine• Fully automated vial-filling machine• Implemented new processes to improve decision making and reduce costs based on qualitative and quantitative analysis• Stock purchasing process: saved six workday per month in building new machines• Redesign feedback loop post-build: created recurring builds more efficient (for ex. 20-day build first round, reduced to eight-day build next round)• CDR implementation: uncovered design issues prior to production. Shortened average production by seven days per machine• Streamlined purchasing process: structured vendors per price point for each part, enabled a quick turnaround from design to purchasing and the ability to delegate to non-technical personal Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Academic Excellence - Top of the Class

      Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering
      Sept 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tal Silverman
      Academic Excellence - Top of the Class Afeka Academic College of Engineering First in my class - 2014Second in my class - 2015, 2016, 2017Top 3% of the class for the entire degree.