Summary
Eddie Smolyansky is a founder and CEO with nine years of experience building computer vision and machine learning products that move from research to real-world scale. He co-founded Connected Papers, a widely used visual tool for researchers, and now leads Ditto Fitness, applying AI and game design to transform workouts. Previously he headed research at Alibaba's Israel Machine Intelligence Lab and led CV/ML efforts at Visualead and Corephotonics, delivering patented systems and publications including CVPR workshop work. His background blends deep technical expertise—stereo calibration, video segmentation, anti-counterfeit vision systems—with product instincts that turn prototypes into acquisitions and millions of users. Based in Tel Aviv, he pairs an academic foundation from Technion and Tel Aviv University with hands-on results in both startup and corporate R&D settings. An underrated strength is his knack for shipping end-to-end systems that integrate algorithms, mobile apps, and production pipelines.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Electrical Engineering at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) candidate Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master of Science (M.Sc.) candidate Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Tel Aviv University
English, Hebrew, Russian