Tuvik Beker

Dr. Beker is head of algorithmic research at myThings.

Tuvik is one of the first graduates of Tel-Aviv University's Excellence Program, and holds a Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience from the Hebrew University. Formerly a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and a Research Scientist at the University of Iowa, Dr. Beker's scientific work and publications span diverse areas ranging from machine learning and optimization, through evolutionary computation to mathematical biology and genetics.

Dr. Beker was the core founder of Soligence Corp., leading it from inception through successful VC funding, until selling its technology - scheduling optimization system for high-resolution imaging satellites - to NASA in 2008.

Since 1997, Dr. Beker has served as an algorithmic consultant to diverse companies ranging from budding startups to established corporations like Sun Microsystems and the Israeli Aircraft Industries, helping them solve tough real-world problems that pose significant computational challenges.