Ofri Masad is an AI research leader with nine years of experience building and scaling computer vision and deep learning teams, currently managing an AI research team at NVIDIA after leading Deci AI as Head of AI. He combines deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on expertise in algorithm development, system architecture, and software optimization, tracing back to co-founding Camera51 and earlier engineering roles at Red Hat and Cadence. Ofri has a track record of translating research into product-ready systems—optimizing models and pipelines for real-world deployment—while maintaining strong analytical and interpersonal skills. His background spans both startup and enterprise environments, giving him a pragmatic sensitivity to engineering trade-offs and product timelines. Based in Israel with an MSc in Computer Science, he brings an entrepreneur’s mindset to research management, often pushing for practical innovations that improve image capture and model performance.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MSc Computer Science, Master of Science - MSc Computer Science at Reichman University
Contributions:2 pushes, 4 branches in 2 years 9 months
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