Rafit Izhak-Ratzin

4677 Boelter Hall
Computer Science Dept, UCLA
tel: 310-267-2190
email: rafiti at cs dot ucla dot edu

 

 

 

Education

*      University of California Los-Angeles, Los Angeles, California       2005- present.  
PhD in Computer Science.

*      University of California Los-Angeles, Los Angeles, California       2003- 2005     
MSc in Computer Science.  G.P.A of 4.0

*      Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel                                             2001- 2003     
MSc in Electrical Engineering.  G.P.A of 4.0

*      Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel                                    1996-2000
B. Sc in Communication Systems Engineering. Magna Cum Laude.

 

Professional Experience 

*      Google , Mountain View, CA                                                       06/2006 – 09/2006
Internship.  Work on a secret project in the networking area. Design, develop, and implement with C++.

*      Avaya Communication, Tel-Aviv, Israel                                     2000 – 2003
Research and Development Engineer.  Design, develop, implement, and debug modular and L4-L7 Load Balance switches.  Embed real-time software in VXWorks environment using C++ and C- Languages.  Design and implement algorithms for specific applications. Consult teams working on various related projects, offering applicable solutions.

*      Cisco Systems,  Herzliya, Israel                                                  1999 – 2000
Research and Development Engineer.  Developed, designed, and implemented simulations for router asics in object -oriented E-language.

 

*      UCLA, Los Angeles                                                                    winter 2005
Teacher Assistant.  Automata and Formal language class.

*      Ben Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel                                1998-1999
Lecturer.  Instructed post-undergraduate certification C- language and Data Structures courses.

 

Military Service

*      Israel Defense Forces, Israel                                                     1992-1995
Lieutenant. (‘94-’95) Developed instructional manuals and methods for training section commanders.  Coordinated and supervised the commanders that implemented the training.
Second Lieutenant.  (‘93-‘94) Commanded basic training platoon. 

 

Volunteer Activity

*      Working and Learning Youth.  South Israel                                1991-1992
Immigration Counselor. Organized cultural activities and trips for families in immigrant absorption center.  Taught basic language skills.  Raised funds for and established after-school program for the center’s children.

 

 

 

 

 


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