Omer Shoval Shakked
CEO
An experienced product manager who has consulted for Israel’s Sigint Unit (8200) for many years, he holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and a graduate degree in psychology and computer science from Tel-Aviv University. Driven by a deep passion for marine conservation, they joined Deep Voice to make a meaningful difference in the preservation and protection of marine life around the world.
Michael Michelachvili
CTO & Co-Founder
Michael is a deep learning researcher specializing in speech and audio domains. He leads a research team at the generative AI startup deepdub.ai and co-founded Deep Voice while serving in the acoustic signature team of the Israeli Air Force. He works alongside the foundation to develop effective, data-driven conservation tools for marine mammals and wildlife in general.
Michael Faran
Head Scientist & Co-Founder
Michael is a physicist and electrical engineer (Psagot program graduate) and a current PhD student in Tel-Aviv university. In the past, Michael served as the acoustic signature team leader of the Israeli Air Force and consulted three startup companies.
Following his keen interest in marine wildlife, Michael has decided to co-found Deep Voice and to make a difference in data-based conservation worldwide.
Daphna Stern
Media & Co-Founder
Daphna graduated (B.A.) with honors in Photographic Communication from the Hadassah College in Jerusalem in 2018. Before attending Hadassah College, Daphna was a Padi and SSI licensed Scuba Diving Instructor. She founded Deep Voice’s media team and now working on establishing a Non-Profit
Aviel Shaul
Head of Bio-Research
Aviel graduated (B.A.) in sustainability in the Interdisciplinary Center in 2021. During his studies, he deals with marine biodiversity. Today Aviel is an Ecommerce Content Manager at AVO Company. Aviel has been diving on a few locations globally and is also volunteering as a research assistant at whale research institutes.
Amit Galor
ML Researcher
Amit is an algorithm engineer/deep learning researcher with experience in underwater acoustics, signal processing, computer vision and machine/deep learning. Graduated from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Physics. Worked as a visiting scholar with the Laboratory for Ocean Acoustics and Ecosystem Sensing at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Recently finished his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University with a specialization in signal processing and machine learning.
Tomer Nahshon
ML Researcher
Tomer is a computer vision researcher specializing in images, 3D meshes, optimization, and biological signals. He currently works on algorithms for a dental startup aimed at improving oral health and orthodontic treatment efficiency. His prior experience involved biological signal analysis for cardiovascular patients. Tomer joined Deep Voice driven by his love of nature and a desire to use technology for its protection.
Shai Nahum Gefen
ML Researcher
Shai, ML researcher, specializes in computer vision tasks utilizing DL. Holding a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Physics from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology; Experience in Machine Learning across various domains including communication systems, classic signal processing, autonomous driving, and cybersecurity. Motivated by a passion for learning from leading researchers, she has joined the research team in the NGO, aiming to leverage data and DL tools to safeguard marine life.
Dor Bernsohn
ML Researcher
Dor is a data scientist with a Master’s degree in Statistics, with experience spanning domains such as legal, intelligence platforms, and finance. Driven by a passion for using technology to create meaningful impact, Dor joined DeepVoice to contribute to research focused on protecting and preserving marine mammals.
Danielle Hausler
ML Researcher
Danielle is a deep learning researcher with expertise in algorithm development, statistics, and optimization. In recent years, she has led projects from proof-of-concept to production, developing robust and scalable machine learning solutions for diverse challenges. She holds an M.sc in Statistics, where she collaborated with computer science researchers. Driven by a passion for leveraging technical innovation for impactful applications, Danielle joined DeepVoice to contribute to marine mammal conservation efforts.
Racheli Kalian
Bio-Researcher
Racheli is a Marine Biologist who specializes in marine mammal acoustics and behavioral research, conservation and more. Her dream of being a marine mammal researcher and conservationist is a lifelong one, and she has begun fulfilling it by earning a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Ruppin Academic Center, and now is an M.Sc candidate at Haifa University, doing her thesis in bioacoustics of coral reefs environments. In addition, she has done internships and volunteering positions in marine biology and mammal research around the world. Her passion for this field and especially the wonderful and mysterious world of the whales brought her to volunteer with Deep Voice.
Sewar Edres
Bio-Researcher
Computer science student with a deep interest in whale conservation. Joined Deep Voice to help develop tools and technologies that can guide us in protecting and understanding the whale population.
Aviv Eckshtein
Bio-Researcher
Aviv is a Marine Biologist who specializes in Marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, conservation and research. Her effort in improving those magnificent creatures’ welfare started when she was 14 years old. She has worked with a few main mammal veterinarian hospitals in California, volunteered with a research lab in Florida, and assisted with whale and dolphin research projects all around the world. Her passion for Marine Mammals brought her to volunteer with ‘Deep Voice’ in 2019. ‘Deep Voice’ has been a family and a great pride to her professional and personal life.
Boaz Azarzar
Bio-Researcher
Boaz has a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from the Ruppin Academic Center. Served as an operations officer in the IDF’s navy’s special forces. During his studies he worked and engaged in scientific sailing & diving. The love for the sea began in the military service and continued in the academic studies in the study of marine mammals.
Maksim Filobodchenko
Bio-Researcher
Maksim is an Engineer focusing on digital signal processing, simulation, and systems design, experienced in sea expeditions and acoustic data processing. “Exploring the ocean is not only my hobby but also a part of my life”
Ekaterina Bourindine
Freelance Photographer
Graduated Photographic Communications at Hadassah Academic College 2016 (B.A). Specializes in Documentary and Commercial Productions. Member of ACT – Israeli Association of Cinema & Television Proffesionals. Living and breathing through lens.
Yair Yanovice
Collaboration Manager
Yair is an experienced marine technology leader with extensive operational and technical expertise in communication, sonar, vision, and electronic warfare (EW) systems. With a background in product management and a degree in political science, he joined Deep Voice to lead operations and collaboration projects with public and private organizations. Driven by his deep passion for the sea, he is dedicated to advancing the impact of cutting-edge technology in marine life protection and enhancing the efficiency of existing processes.
Aviv Azar
Collaboration Manager
Aviv grew up in Haifa, Israel, with a deep connection to the sea, which has been a central part of his life. He served in the Israeli Navy, gaining valuable experience in maritime and technological fields. As a passionate diver, he is a certified Divemaster and a freediver, dedicating time to exploring the underwater world and connecting with nature. Aviv is deeply committed to marine conservation and an advocate for wildlife protection, striving to make a positive impact on the natural world.