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Dr. Ilya Birfer is a lecturer in Information Systems Management at the Hadassah Academic College and other institutions. In addition, he provides professional consulting services to leading organizations in the industry.

With over 10 years of teaching experience and several publications in academic journals on topics related to information systems management, Dr. Birfer brings a wealth of expertise to his field.

His academic interests revolve around information systems management, ERP systems, and information systems implementation.

Dr. Birfer holds a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Economics from Bar-Ilan University (2003), a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems from The Open University (2010), and a Ph.D. in Information Systems Management from Poznan University of Business and Economics (2020).

Rinat Burg is a business consultant, mentor, lecturer, and entrepreneur with extensive experience in marketing, strategy, and business consulting. She holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Business Administration with thesis,  with distinction from the College of Management. Currently, Rinat is a Ph.D. candidate at Ariel University in Economics and Business Administration, specializing in entrepreneurship.

Rinat's professional career includes senior management positions in leading companies in Israel. She served as Marketing Manager at L'Oréal Israel (1996-2003) and at Carmel Winery (2003-2005). From 2006 to 2014, she was a partner and consultant at Tal Burg Strategic and Marketing Consulting.

Since 2014, Rinat has been working independently, guiding a wide range of business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers through all stages of the business lifecycle. She specializes in strategic and marketing consulting, business development, and facilitating courses and workshops.

Rinat is the author of two books: "On Powers and Customers" and "From My Skin to My Light." She is developing a theory of authentic entrepreneurial presence and researching its impact on business success and mental well-being. Additionally, she has developed a self-leadership coaching method to enhance self-efficacy, empathetic thinking, and performance.

Ms. Ravit Cohen Shiner is a licensed attorney under Israeli law (2005). She holds a BA in Law from the L.LB Law Faculty (2004), and an M.Sc. in Law from the Department of Conflict Management and Resolution at Bar Ilan University (2007).

Adv. Shiner owns and runs a law firm in the heart of Tel Aviv's business district specializing in commercial matters, including contracts, copyrights, trademarks, defamation, and immovable property.

Ravit has extensive academic and teaching experience. She is a senior lecturer, and guides groups in courses, workshops, training, and programs in all aspects of Israeli law.

Ravit joined our team in 2014, and lectures in the Department of Organizational Service Management. She has taught a wide variety of courses, such as introductory law, business law, labor law, health law, and medical ethics and negotiation and mediation tactics.

Since 2015, Ravit has been a lecturer on the Strauss Women's Campus - the Department of Management.

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Academic Education

• 2019-2021: PhD Candidate at the Business Management Dept., Ben-Gurion

University

• 2018-2019.: Organizational Consulting Certificate studies, Bar-Ilan University

• 2001–2002: Haifa University, MBA, Marketing; received the Lord Jacobs Award.

• 1993-1997: Technion, Master’s degree in Engineering.

• 1988-1992: Technion, B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude.

3. Academic Employment

 2020-2021: HR and Organizational Behavior lecturer at the Hadassah Academic College, Ono Academic College, and Ruppin Academic Center

6. Public / Professional occupations

2018-Present: Training coordinator at the Social Involvement and Entrepreneurship unit, The Ruppin Academic Center

2015 – 2018: Customer Relations Manager, Shine Security Ltd.

2012 – 2015: Key Account Manager, Anlit Ltd.

2009 – 2012: Export Manager, BD department, Trima Ltd.

2006 – 2009: Account Management and Business Development – Communications Dept. – Bartek

2003 – 2005: Account Management and Business Development – Aerospace and Defense Dept. Bartek

2000-2003: Product Manager, Marketing Team, Way2call ltd. (VoIP)

1992 - 1998: - Israeli Air-Force (IAF) – Academic Reserves officer ('Atuda') – Last position, senior officer, the IAF Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) headquarters

Faingold Betzalel-Graduate in Industrial Engineer & M.B.A Business Management