Management

Avi Barda is a seasoned innovator in satellite communications, with a track record of developing cutting-edge technologies and holding multiple patents in the field. Prior to leading NOVELSAT, he founded AYECKA, where he served as Chief Architect and Chairman of the Board. Before that, he was Vice President of R&D at Shiron Satellite Communications, driving advancements in satellite technologies. Avi also co-founded and served as co-CEO of Lamda Networks, a company specializing in satellite signal intelligence, which was acquired by NICE Systems in 2010. Following the acquisition, he led NICE’s Satellite Technologies Division. Avi holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering (with honors) from Tel Aviv University and served in the IDF Intelligence Corps.

In his 30 years of management experience, Mr. Drutin has served as CEO of FST Biometrics, Chief Customer Officer for Allot, and Bizdev Director for Broadcom’s Microwave business following the acquisition of Provigent, where he was SVP Worldwide Sales. Mr. Drutin also held GM, VP and other positions for AudioCodes, Cisco and Digital.

Mr. Drutin holds an MBA from Tel Aviv University in Information Systems & Marketing, and a BSc in Computer Engineering from the Technion.

Nir is a certified accountant, holding a BA in Accounting & Economics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar Ilan University. Nir is an experienced finance executive (CPA) with over 10 years of broad experience in high-tech companies and multinational organizations. His expertise includes Finance, Accounting, Tax, Budgeting & forecasting as well as finance management. Nir joined AYECKA in 2018.

Mr. Kagan is a seasoned telecom executive with over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry.Before joining NOVELSAT Mr. Kagan was the CTO and a co-founder of AYECKA, FAE in Terayon, and R&D engineer in Combox. Mr. Kagan has vast experience in video broadcasting, satellite communications, and computer communication. Mr. Kagan holds a B.SC degree in Electrical engineering from Tel Aviv University.

Mr. Marinov has over 30 years of technical management experience, leading the development of complex communication systems in the field of satellite communications. Prior to joining NOVELSAT, Mr. Marinov headed the R&D department at NSLComm, leading the design of nano communicating satellites. Previously Mr. Marinov served in various technological positions and held executive management positions at Gilat Satellite Networks and at RFIC company Sandlinks.
Mr. Marinov holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the Technion.

Mr. Ronai is a seasoned telecom executive with over 20 years’ experience in telecom industry leadership roles. Prior to joining NovelSat, Mr. Ronai headed marketing and business development at Gilat Satellite Networks. Earlier, he served as head of microwave business development at Broadcom following the acquisition of Provigent where he served as VP Marketing. Mr. Ronai also served as CMO at Ceragon Networks and VP Marketing at ECI Telecom.

Mr. Ronai holds an MBA and a B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Tel Aviv University.

Mr. Yeffet is an executive with wide technical and management experience of more than 20 years in the fields of Operations & Engineering groups.
He has proven success in continuous improvement of Key performance indicators such as Cost Reduction, Inventory Optimization, Quality and On Time Delivery.
Areas of Expertise:
ATE development, Supply chain management (SCM), Planning, NPI, Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Subcontractor management, Team building, Quality.
Kfir holds a B.Sc. in electrical and electronic engineering from Ariel University