Michal Shemesh

Michal Shemesh

Animal Keeper

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Data Manager @ INPA | Master of Science in Ecology | Nature and Sustainability Enthusiast

  • Education

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      2014 - 2017
      Master of Science - MSc Ecology, Evolution & Behavior 92

      Activities and Societies: MADA excellence scholarship - End to end research planning and implementation, including: data collection, data completion, data clean up, data prep, data analysis.- Conducted a statistical analysis and visualization: Truncated normal distribution, MANOVA, Scheirer-Ray-Hare.- used the Vorobyev-Osorio receptor noise model to analyze predators' perception of prey colors .Developed a method for measuring light spectrum in small living animal samples (1 mm).- Supervised and trained 2 research assistants in… Show more - End to end research planning and implementation, including: data collection, data completion, data clean up, data prep, data analysis.- Conducted a statistical analysis and visualization: Truncated normal distribution, MANOVA, Scheirer-Ray-Hare.- used the Vorobyev-Osorio receptor noise model to analyze predators' perception of prey colors .Developed a method for measuring light spectrum in small living animal samples (1 mm).- Supervised and trained 2 research assistants in field work.- Presented oral talks about my research Show less

    • Leyada, The Hebrew University Secondary School

      2003 - 2006
    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science - BS Animal Sciences 91, Excellence award

      Research project: Advisor: Prof. Gila Kahila Bar-Gal Topic: Determining goat breeds' differences using genetic markers.- Data collecting and organizing.- Statistical analysis: F-Statistics, Pairwise FST, Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA), F-Statistics, LOD Score - Visualization of the results.

  • Experience

    • The Tisch Family Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2013
      Animal Keeper

      Worked and volunteered in the biblical zoo in three departments along the years: the birds dep., the children's zoo and the clinic. The positions included taking care of the animals including medical care, managing the department and the team work on Saturdays, and working with the zoo visitors.

    • Israel Defense Forces

      Jul 2006 - Sept 2008
      Aliya coordinator at Home Front Command & Field Intelligence

      Was responsible for the new olim (immigrants) in Field Intelligence Corps and later on at Home Front Command. That included Managing and assisting other aliya non-commanding officers in the command, Building, managing and teaching Hebrew courses for the command and taking active part in organizing Home Front Command's educational events.

    • Naot Farm

      Oct 2009 - May 2010
      Farm Worker

      Working in a goat farm in the Negev

    • Weizmann Institute of Science

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Science Museum Guide

      • Guided various groups of people in the Science Garden in Weizmann Institute, , Including schools, families, individuals and scientists. Guiding on different science fields, including physics, biology, ecology, brain science and many more.• Effectively convey intricate concepts in a clear and understandable manner.• Designed innovative science programs for the museum.

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      Research Assistant

      I continued working in Prof. Gila Kachila's lab after graduation.

    • The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
      Teaching Assistant

      I have taught two courses in the university : Introduction to organism's biology course, and Evolution course.I was responsible for building a lesson plans, lecturing, assisting students and preforming quizzes and exams.

    • Israel Nature and Parks Authority

      Jul 2018 - now
      Data Product Manager

      Data Management & Analysis: • Lead and execute dozens of data projects both as a team leader and hands-on, including data analysis & visualization, data manipulation, ETL, and data cleaning.• Incorporate various methods, using MS Excel, Python, Rstudio & QGIS.• Lead a team of five individuals, overseeing and coordinating their activities.Product Management: • Manage INPA’s data system, refining product specifications, to align with organizational goals.• Coordinate between diverse roles and departments, including software engineers, product managers, and UI/UX specialists, proactively addressing and resolving key challenges to ensure the successful delivery of the final product. Show less

    • Science to Data Science (S2DS)

      Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
      Data Science Intern

      I collaborated on an agile team of 5 scientists to implement a deep learning data pipeline in five weeks of intense work. Our goal was to enhance satellite images using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and Generative adversarial networks (GANs). At the end of the project, our team delivered a ML pipeline implemented in PyTorch.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Product Management

      Product with Shira
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • S2DS Science To Data Science

      Pivigo
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Climate Diplomacy for Young Professionals

      EcoPeace Middle East
      May 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michal Shemesh
      MADA scholarship - 2014 MADA- the Institute of Life Science’s Excellency award for postgraduate students.
    • Awarded to Michal Shemesh
      Excellent student award - 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Emotional Support for Families of Cancer Patients

      Issued by Independent Volunteer on Jan 2025
      Independent VolunteerAssociated with Michal Shemesh
    • Founder and Leader

      Issued by Ali - Israel’s female climbers’ community on Jan 2017
      Ali - Israel’s female climbers’ communityAssociated with Michal Shemesh
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Haibulance (חיבולנס) on Oct 2022
      Haibulance (חיבולנס)Associated with Michal Shemesh
    • Content Creator

      Issued by Michi travels on Apr 2022
      Michi travelsAssociated with Michal Shemesh
    • Animal Keeper

      Issued by The Tisch Family Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem on Oct 2003
      The Tisch Family Biblical Zoo in JerusalemAssociated with Michal Shemesh