Shahar is a data wizard and a machine learning expert. Previously to Quris, he led data science teams both in NASDAQ-listed companies and smaller, highly innovative startups.

Shahar holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. During his research with Dr. Kira Radinsky, Shahar developed machine learning methods for the generation of novel chemical compounds with unique characteristics, with the ultimate goal of accelerating drug discovery and development. His research works are presented at high profile data science conferences and published in top-tier pharmaceutical science journals.