Welcome to my studio
I'm Omer Tal
Software Engineer · Tel Aviv
Crafting efficient, purposeful solutions with 8+ years of experience. When I'm not coding, you'll find me painting, playing piano, or exploring the world.
About Me
My journey in tech began over 8 years ago in the IDF, where I went through the prestigious Mamram programming course and rose through the ranks—from instructor to full-stack developer, team lead, and eventually software architect.
Today, I work as a Backend Engineer at Apono, where I continue to build scalable, efficient systems that solve real problems.
What sets me apart is my approach: I don't chase perfection or the "best" solution—I seek the right one. Technology is a tool, and the big picture matters more than the stack. This pragmatic mindset, combined with genuine critical thinking, helps me deliver solutions that actually move the needle.
"Tech tools and software stacks are only tools—a means to accomplish business goals. I work on what's appropriate, not what's trendy."
Languages I Speak
Currently in my 3rd year of Japanese studies
Education
Professional Journey
Backend Developer
Apono
Building backend systems for cloud access management and security solutions. Working with Kotlin, Go, and AWS services including IAM management.
Senior Software Developer Team Lead
J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF
Engineered a real-time impact system from the ground up. Leveraged Kafka for data streaming and Redis for caching, continuously integrating customer feedback to refine the system.
Programming Course Officer
J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF
Designed and carried out a 26-week ZTH (Zero to Hero) programming course for IDF's computer academy. Led 13 instructors and guided 60 students.
Software Architect
J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF
Led the technological direction of cloud computing services platform. Designed IDF's Cloud Portal and public-facing APIs for disaster recovery and auditing.
Software Development Team Lead
J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF
Led a team of 7 (5 developers, 2 QA). Executed migration from monolithic to microservices architecture on cloud with zero downtime. Implemented Agile methodologies.
Full Stack Engineer
J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF
Developed systems using .NET Framework and AngularJS, implementing React features and migrating monolithic projects to microservices architecture.
Programming Course Instructor
J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF
Professionally taught Java, Web development, OOP, Python, and databases. Developed applications to automate daily tasks.
Technical Skills
Programming languages are tools—I pick up new ones quickly and use whatever best serves the goal. Here's what I've worked with over the years:
Current Stack
What I work with daily
Frontend
Building user experiences
Backend
Server-side solutions
DevOps & Cloud
Infrastructure & deployment
Databases
Data management
Tools & Others
Supporting technologies
Featured Projects
A selection of open-source projects and personal work. Many of my professional projects from IDF are classified, but these showcase my approach and skills.
react-hook-use-async
A custom React hook for any asynchronous usages, including interacting with server side in the most efficient way.
ReactExpandedPanelWrapper
A Panel expander wrapper for React with TypeScript support. Makes creating expandable/collapsible panels simple and elegant.
BeatSteamGamesFocus
Track how long to beat each game in your Steam library and achieve that goal. Perfect for tackling that backlog!
Coming Soon
More projects from my IDF experience and personal work will be added here. Some are classified, but I can describe the technologies and challenges involved.
Beyond Code
My real passion behind professionalism is art—in all its glory. From classical paintings to video games, from piano to cocktails, I believe creativity fuels better engineering.
Artistic Influences
I'm deeply inspired by the masters—the interplay of light and color, the emotion captured in brushstrokes.
Piano
16 years16 years of playing. Music is my meditation.
Guitar
Proud owner of a beautiful Telecaster.
Watercolor Painting
Currently my main artistic focus. Love the unpredictability of the medium.
Crochet
Creating cozy things with yarn. It's surprisingly relaxing.
Gaming
832 games on Steam and counting. Always chasing that backlog.
Cocktails
Mixing spirits and creating new concoctions. Both art and science.
Board Games
Love the social aspect and strategic depth.
Traveling
Exploring the world, one country at a time.
Gallery
Let's Connect
Whether you want to discuss a project, talk about art and music, or just say hello— I'd love to hear from you.
Tel Aviv, Israel