Ofira Burstein
Lead Platform Architect
26+ years experience
Summary
Lead architect and fractional CTO advisor with deep experience in AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity/security, scalable backend systems, and technical leadership for complex produ
About
Name: Ofira Burstein
Id: 303867949
Mail: oburste@walla.co.il
Phone: 0549266239
Address: Katznelson 58 Rishon Lezion
Resume
Summary: Hands-On Lead Platform Architect with an experience in wide range of areas
Details:
2026 - Now: Principal Data Platform Infrastructure Engineer at ZoomInfo:
As part of my role I leading Data Ingestion and scale improvement activities around Snowflake and OpenMetadata,
along with putting MCP Servers connected to them to GCP cloud and exposing them as customer facing product.
Language: Python
2020 – 2026: Lead Platform Senior Architect at CyberArk company
As part of my role I am leading development from scratch of SaaS secret manager product.
The product that was originally planned as a service now becomes platform for multiple services in CyberArk
My work is building architectures, POCs, Performance improvements and closing APIs with external systems
In addition as part of platform activities I am responsible on defining related standards, and North Star activities.
Technologies: AWS, Kubernetes, AWS IOT, AI(MCP Server), Golang, Java Spring, Postgres, Istio, DataDog, Flunetd, C++, Linux, Windows, Docker, Podman, Redis
2015-2020: Technical Leader at Toga Networks (Huawei)
As part of this role I have done researches and POCs in various areas to create a new products in areas of Security, Big Data and AI
Technologies: C++, Java Spring, Linux, Kerberos / AD, ElasticSearch, DLIB(AI), RabbitMQ
2009-2015: SW Architect at ECI Telecom
As part of this role I was leading and developing from scratch a group of new products providing L1 and L2 communication and automatic restoration
Technologies: C++, Linux, Embedded, MSPP, ASON
2000-2009: Group Manager / Team Lead / SW Engineer at Applied Materials
Military Service: Israeli AIF (Mamdas): SW Engineer / Airforce Officer
Education:
Tel Aviv University B.Sc in chemistry and computer science with honours
Tel Aviv University M. Sc in computer science – finished all courses
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
Industry experience
Government, Fintech, Professional Services, SaaS, Education, Healthcare
At a glance
Ofira brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management and 2 other areas. Available for engagements across Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East. Industry experience includes Government, Fintech, Professional Services, SaaS, Education and 1 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Ofira work
Ofira works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.