Daniel Korkevados

About Me

I am a Data Engineering & Science student at Ben-Gurion University, passionate about solving complex problems through code and data. Currently, I work at Horizon, where I architect large-scale backtesting systems and optimization pipelines using Python, Snowflake, and Airflow.

Leadership & Impact

Beyond code, I define myself by my ability to lead. As a Deputy Company Commander in an infantry reconnaissance battalion, I've honed the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

In October 2023, identifying a critical logistical gap, I initiated and executed an independent operation to airlift thousands of reservists from New York back to Israel to join the war effort.

In the Press: Read about the airlift operation

Skills & Technologies

Languages & Data:

Python

C++

SQL

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

Backend & Systems:

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Redis

MongoDB

Frontend:

Next.js

React

TypeScript

DevOps & Cloud:

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

GitHub Actions

GCP

Soft Skills:

Strategic Leadership

Team Building

Responsibility & Working Under Pressure

Work Experience

Jul 2025 - Current

Data & ML

Horizon Capital Investment

Designed and implemented backtesting architecture for large-scale trading simulations.
Developed C++ modules and integrated Linux-based environments.
Applied machine learning models for price forecasting and strategy optimization.

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

Data Engineer (Internship)

Tavily

Built ELT pipelines in Snowflake (staging, transformations, performance tuning).
Managed database schemas, partitioning, and data modeling for large-scale analytics.
Automated data ingestion with ETL/ELT orchestration, quality checks, and monitoring.

Fullstack Developer

End-to-End Web Application Development

Built web applications with React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python.
Designed RESTful APIs and integrated SQL/NoSQL data layers.

Mar 2014 - Jul 2021

Platoon Commander

IDF

Commanded 120 soldiers with full responsibility for operations and logistics.
Led high-pressure missions requiring critical thinking and teamwork.

Education & Academia

B.Sc. in Data Engineering & Science

Ben-Gurion University

Consistent high performance in core algorithmic and data-intensive courses.

Data Structures 91

Intro to Data Analysis 95

Advanced Machine Learning 93

Database Systems 89

Big Data Analytics 89

Independent Learning

Udemy & Self-Study

Continuous expansion of technical stack through specialized courses.

Next.js (App Router)

RAG Architectures

AI Agents & LLMs

Featured Projects

CivicEase AI WIP

The "Google for Bureaucracy" - Returning power to the citizen. A Next-gen information retrieval system that democratizes access to complex bureaucratic information and enhances municipal transparency using smart AI solutions.

GenAI Python RAG React

Currently in stealth development

Gadsar 6555

A smart, zero-touch inventory management system for the military supply chain. Streamlining logistics with automated tracking and real-time data.

Inventory Management Automation Logistics

OU Education Platform

A full-stack educational management platform serving organizations. Streamlines data handling, user management, and educational content delivery.

React Node.js MongoDB AWS

Visit Platform

Personal Portfolio

A modern, high-performance portfolio site. Designed to showcase the intersection of technical skill and leadership.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript

Software & Data Engineer & ML, Deep Learning