AVIAD ALMAGOR
TRIMBLE
After practising architecture for several years , Aviad transitioned to the software industry , driven by a desire to leverage technology to solve complex problems . Prior to joining Trimble , he worked with several software companies and startups , including Revit , Graphisoft , and Vico Software , of which he was a founding member .
Transforming industries through technology Aviad ’ s passion for innovation aligns well with Trimble , a company that has an innovation mindset deeply rooted within its culture . ‘ Innovation is woven into our fabric , it ’ s part of our company ’ s DNA ,’ he says .
Founded in 1978 , Trimble had been in operation for just six years when it introduced the first commercially available GPS product in 1984 . This technology revolutionised the field of land surveying by providing precise positioning using satellites , disrupting the traditional manual and timeconsuming surveying methods .
It was shrewd moves like this that enabled the company to utilise technology to transform industries such as construction , agriculture , geospatial and transportation , providing unprecedented levels of precision and data-driven insights . “ Our mission at Trimble is to transform the way the world works , and we are doing this by connecting the physical world to the digital world ,” says Aviad .
With industries deeply rooted in the physical world , Trimble adopts a dual software and hardware approach .
AVIAD ALMAGOR
TITLE : VP , TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
LOCATION : UNITED STATES
Aviad Almagor is a technologist and innovator with more than two decades of experience in developing and adopting emerging technologies . Aviad serves as the Vice President of Technology Innovation at Trimble . In this role , he oversees the innovation process across the organisation , consistently pushing the boundaries of technological advancement and nurturing an engineering culture that supports Trimble ’ s vision and objectives . Aviad leads crossfunctional teams to drive change , foster innovation , and explore the use of disruptive technologies . His R & D team collaborates closely with business units to develop and integrate cutting-edge technologies into Trimble ’ s product portfolio .
Aviad holds a Master ’ s degree from Cambridge University , an MBA from Heriot-Watt University , Scotland , and a B . Arch from the Israeli Institute of Technology .
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