Rom Weissman

About Rom Weissman

Alumni of the elite Talpiot Program for outstanding research and development leaders in the IDF.7 years of experience in data mining, big data analysis and machine learning both as a researcher and a team and research leader.Experienced in Python, Matlab, Java, PLSQL, Hadoop, HBase, Hive, Solr and MongoDB among others.Studied for a Masters in Film and Television in Tel Aviv University and have been working on film projects (mainly as writer/producer/director) ever since. Wrote and produced a few award winning short films. Currently Producing a short film under the scarycow.com filmmakers collective in San Francisco.Hebrew and English - native (preschool, elementary school and high school in the U.S.).Fast learner, creative, very sociable with good communication and public speaking skills.Notable Side ProjectsCo-wrote, and Co-produced award winning short films for the 48 Hour film (has english (has english subtitles)Super Geek Fighter 2 Turbo:Co-created A real life version of Street Fighter using a projector and computer vision.Sample Video: Base: https://github.com/kalugny/GeekFighter

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Ion Pacific

   Feb 2026 — Present · NY, US

   Rom Weissman is the Chief Technology Officer of Ion Pacific, based in New York. Rom is focused on leading the firm\'s technology strategy as well as building proprietary solutions, data infrastructure and AI-driven frameworks to enhance the firm\'s investment capabilities.

Education

• Hebrew University

  B.Sc, Mathematics and Physics

  2003 — 2006

• Tel Aviv University

  M.A student, Film and Television

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Matlab
• C++
• Java
• C
• Research
• Python
• Solr
• Mongodb
• Hadoop
• Hbase
• Hive
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Big Data
• Screenwriting
• Video Editing
• Film Direction
• Film Production