Algorithm Developer · Tel Aviv

Asif Bayer

Algorithm Developer & Builder

Transforming complex algorithms into impactful products.

Specialized in deep learning and applied AI engineering, with a track record of taking research from paper to production at scale.

Experience

2023 — 2025

Algorithm Developer Technical Lead

Mobileye

  • Technical Scaling: Scaled an advanced object detection pilot into a major company initiative, architecting core perception workflows for a 15-member cross-functional team.
  • Architectural Vision: Defined the roadmap for next-generation perception systems—driving the transition to transformer paradigms (ViT, Pix2Seq), VLM/LLM integrations, and resulting in multiple co-invented patents.
  • Hands-On Execution: Drove the end-to-end ML lifecycle, developing, optimizing, and deploying complex deep learning models for embedded hardware.

2020 — 2023

Algorithm Developer

Mobileye

  • Core R&D: Developed real-time object detection algorithms for autonomous vehicles, bridging state-of-the-art academic research with production-grade performance.
  • End-to-End ML: Owned the full ML lifecycle: data curation, model training, cloud-scale validation, and high-performance C++ deployment.
  • Innovation: Pioneered initial experiments with transformer-based object detectors, significantly influencing the autonomous driving technical roadmap.

2018

Graphics Engineer

Wochit

  • Python Automation: Developed Python and SQL backend pipelines, programmatically generating data-driven video graphics to replace manual rendering.
  • Internal Tooling: Built custom internal tools, streamlining creative operations into standardized, programmatic workflows.

2014 — 2017

Intelligence Analyst

IDF — Intelligence Tech Research Division

  • Strategic Analysis: Conducted deep-dive technological research to inform high-stakes decision-making for senior officials.
  • Communication: Synthesized complex data into concise, actionable intelligence reports under rigorous timelines.

Education

2018 — 2021

B.Sc. Computer Science

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

GPA 92

Skills

Machine Learning

  • PyTorch & TensorFlow
  • NumPy & Pandas
  • Object Detection
  • Vision Transformers (ViT)
  • LLMs & VLMs

Engineering

  • Python
  • C++
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Scalable Neural Network Training
  • Statistical Validation

Product & Design

  • Full-Stack Development
  • Synthetic Media Pipelines
  • Photoshop
  • Blender
  • Video Motion Graphics

Languages

Hebrew — nativeEnglish — fluentChinese — intermediate

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