Ofer Fridman is a seasoned R&D and engineering leader with 15 years of experience, currently serving as CTO of the Semantic Mapping Group at Mobileye where he directs ML efforts in graph neural networks and transformer-based models for autonomous mapping. With a PhD in physics from The Hebrew University, he blends rigorous academic research in complex biological systems with hands-on software architecture and large-scale data system design. His career at Mobileye spans technical and managerial roles from algorithm development to senior team leadership, demonstrating a track record of taking ideas from experimental prototypes to production-grade, scalable systems. Known for mentoring multidisciplinary teams, he excels at aligning deep algorithmic innovation with practical deployment constraints in safety-critical environments. An early career CTO and longtime project manager, he brings both startup agility and institutional engineering discipline to high-impact ML initiatives.
15 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Systems Analysis at John Bryce
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Ofer Fridman - CTO, Semantic Mapping Group at Mobileye