We're Israel's Leading Company for Software Development, QA Automation, DevOps Outsourcing
Introducing Galil Software
Galil Software, based in Nazareth, is Israel’s leading provider of software R&D, full-cycle QA Automation solutions, web and mobile projects, and DevOps services.
Since our founding in 2008, Galil Software has built a strong reputation for boosting the productivity and efficiency of our clients’ development organizations.
We employ over 150 software engineers, all graduates of Israel’s top academic institutions.
From our Nazareth headquarters, Galil Software offers a broad range of services, allowing companies to start with the services they need most — and expand later into complementary areas.
Over 100 companies have chosen Galil as a high-quality alternative to internal hiring or traditional outsourcing.
Leadership
Our leadership team brings extensive management experience from global software and hardware companies.
Dror Gonen
CEO

Dror Gonen
CEO
Mr. Gonen was appointed CEO of Galil Software in June 2012, bringing vast experience in key R&D, Marketing and managerial Hi Tech positions. Prior to joining Galil Software, Mr. Gonen served as ECI Telcom’s Head of the Access line of business. Previously, Mr. Gonen was the CEO of Deltathree.
From 1998 through 2008, Mr. Gonen was with Comverse in various R&D, marketing and senior management positions, most recently as the Vice President of the Content Solutions Line of Business.
Mr. Gonen holds a BSc Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering and a BSc Cum Laude in Physics, both from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, as well as an MBA from Bar-Ilan University.
Dina Abu Ahmad
VP Finance

Dina Abu Ahmad
VP Finance
Ms. Abu Ahmad joined the Finance Department of Galil Software in 2011 and was appointed Financial Manager in 2012. Ms. Abu Ahmad was promoted to VP Finance in 2016.
Before joining Galil Software, Ms. Abu Ahmad worked for over three years at Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar, the Israeli branch of Deloitte, as an intern, and most recently as a senior, managing a team responsible for public and private business accounts.
Ms. Abu Ahmad is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel, and holds a BA in Economics and Accounting from Tel Aviv University.
Ameen Abu Leil
VP R&D GM

Ameen Abu Leil
VP R&D GM
Mr. Abu Leil was appointed VP Customers’ Projects in 2014. In his role, he builds and manages winning teams of R&D Augmentation for some of Galil’s key customers. Prior to that, since 2012 he was Customer Business Director, in which role he was a site manager for some of Galil’s strategic customers. Prior to this, from 2008, Mr. Abu Leil was an R&D Team Leader, specializing in Enterprise and Telecom oriented projects.
Prior to joining Galil Software, He served as Team Leader and Senior Developer at R&B Mold, Die Design Solutions and AlphaOmega Neuroscience Technologies. In those roles he developed expertise in software development of bio-medical solutions and graphical applications.
Mr. Abu Leil holds a BSc in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Adi Bouganim
VP Customer Success

Adi Bouganim
VP Customer Success
Ms. Bouganim joined Galil Software at 2012. She was appointed VP Customer Success in 2021.
In this role, Ms. Bouganim is responsible for maintaining and strengthening customer relationships, and expanding the company’s business opportunities with existing customers.
Prior to that, she held the position of VP of Human Resources between 2012 and 2021. Her role included the responsibility of recruitment, retention, welfare and training of the employees, as well as the development of organizational growth programs.
Before joining Galil Software Ms. Bouganim held the position of HR manager of the northern region of Israel’s National Health Service, Leumit. From 2001 to 2010 Ms. Bouganim worked as HR manager in the public sector and advanced tech companies.
Ms. Bouganim holds a BA in Political Science and Middle East History from Haifa University, and an MA Cum Laude in Middle East studies from Tel Aviv University.
Bassel Khoury
VP QA Automation GM

Bassel Khoury
VP QA Automation GM
Mr. Khoury joined Galil Software in March 2008, bringing vast experience in management and R&D from high-tech companies. Prior to joining Galil Software, Mr. Khoury managed the Project Management and Professional Services Group at Dalet’s Israeli R&D branch (Gefen Dekel), one of the leading companies in the MAM and broadcast world. Mr. Khoury was responsible for account management and presale activities in Europe and Africa.
From 2000 until 2004, Mr. Khoury held different managerial positions at Intel England. His last position at Intel was manager of the Professional Services Group. Mr. Khoury started his career at IBM in 1995.
Mr. Khoury holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
David Zonsheine
VP Sales and Marketing

David Zonsheine
VP Sales and Marketing
Mr. Zonsheine joined Galil Software in 2015, bringing vast technology experience from various companies, including leading big technology groups.
Prior to joining Galil, Mr. Zonsheine served as Director of Business Development of Tsofen – High Technology Centers. Mr. Zonsheine previously held senior management positions, including Development Manager of Intigua.com, a virtualization IT management tool company, and VP R&D for Infogate, a RAD-Bynet startup.
Mr. Zonsheine holds a B.Sc in Computer Science and Physics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Lina Hino
VP HR

Lina Hino
VP HR
Ms. Hino joined Galil Software in 2021, taking responsibility over all HR aspects including recruitment, retention, welfare and training of the employees, as well as the development of organizational growth programs.
Ms. Hino has vast experience in human resource management, including recruitment and retention processes, managerial development, leading cross-organizational processes, assimilating organizational processes and changes, and developing training and facilitation for groups.
Prior to joining Galil, Ms. Hino held senior HR positions in Sanmina as an HR Business Partner, and in Babcom as the HR manager of the Misgav site.
Ms. Hino holds a B.A. in Sociology and Human Resources from the Western Galilee College.
Joseph Karkaby
VP Web and Mobile GM

Joseph Karkaby
VP Web and Mobile GM
Mr. Karkaby was appointed R&D Site Director in 2013, and is in charge of a large activity of R&D and QA of various products.
Mr. Karkaby joined Galil Software in 2009 as an R&D Team Leader; Taking responsibility on different products, also leading the development of a large scale product; installed at various mobile operators sites and serving millions of customers worldwide.
Prior to joining Galil Software, Mr. Karkaby served as a software developer at Comverse, where he was responsible for the development of a large scale advanced product.
Mr. Karkaby holds a BSc in Computer Science from the Academic College of Tel-Hai.
Moreover, Mr. Karkaby is a technology / coding enthusiast.
Yuval Reina
CAIO – Chief AI Officer

Yuval Reina
CAIO – Chief AI Officer
Yuval Reina, a distinguished AI visionary, joined Galil Software as the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in September 2023. With a career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Reina’s profound experience in technology and leadership is showcased through his background as an electronics engineer with an MSc in Management. His diverse expertise across multiple technological disciplines positions him as a key contributor to Galil’s executive team.
Prior to Galil Software, Mr. Reina played pivotal roles at D-Fend as VP R&D from 2020 to 2023 and at Ceragon as COO and EVP Global Product from 2015 to 2020. At D-Fend, he was instrumental in revolutionizing R&D operations, and at Ceragon, he significantly contributed to the company’s turnaround and spearheaded major technological advancements.
Mr. Reina’s career foundation was laid in military technology, where he served as the Head of the IDF’s Intelligence Corps Elite R&D Unit for over two decades, culminating his service as a Colonel. His leadership in this capacity involved overseeing groundbreaking projects and pioneering technological innovations.
His appointment at Galil Software marks a new chapter of innovation and advancement in AI and technology solutions.
Why Choose Galil Software?
Professionalism
For almost 20 years, Galil Software has managed development teams for dozens of companies. Our engineers, all computer science graduates, gain hands-on experience within the company, with significant investment in their training and professional growth over the years.
Proximity
Galil Software is located just 75 minutes from central Tel Aviv— with no traffic jams and no parking issues. Our teams spend the first month onsite at the client’s office, building close relationships with the product, the development team, and the company culture. Afterward, they continue to visit the client’s office once a week. This proximity also allows for rapid response in case of emergencies or critical needs.
Access to a High-Quality Talent Pool
Partnering with Galil gives you access to a pool of skilled engineers who live in Northern Israel and are eager to work closer to home.
The returns
Our location in Nazareth allows us to offer the business terms that will deliver the ROI you need.
Board Team
Zeevi Bergman
Chairman of the Board, Founder and Investor
Itsik Danziger
Board Member and Investor
Eyal Goldwerger
Board Member and Investor
Ailon Michaely
Board Member and Investor
Rachel Ofer
Board Member
Nabeel Sakran
Board Member