What we do
Our software automates the surgical scheduling process and consolidates the workflow at surgical practices nationwide. Surgimate provides a centralized location for all data surrounding surgeries. This way, any stakeholder can access the information they need at any point in the process – including schedulers, managers and surgeons.
Our application replaces the hodgepodge of tools used to run back-office operations. Since 2010, we have helped surgical practices nationwide increase their operational efficiency, reduce wastage, and improve quality of care for patients across all surgical specialties.
Who we Are
We’re a technology company founded eight years ago by health-tech entrepreneur Rebecca Brygel. Our talented team of software engineers, healthcare experts, and data scientists have previously worked at such companies as IBM, Oracle, Cisco, and Verizon.
Working closely with managers, schedulers, and surgeons gives us unique insight into the everyday challenges faced by people in the industry. We spend a lot of time on the ground with our clients, even as we continue to expand, because it’s (still) the best way to build trusting partnerships.
Rebecca Brygel
Founder & CEO
Justin Rockman
VP Sales & BizDev
Yehuda Elitzur
Chief Software Architect
Shosh Horesh
CFO
Rebecca Brygel
Founder & CEO
A career entrepreneur, Rebecca is the driving force behind the company and its visionary. She’s also super hands-on, as comfortable chatting with schedulers about their workflow issues as she is in the boardroom. Instantly recognized by her Australian accent, Rebecca holds a BA in Business Management from Monash University and a Masters in Philosophy from Yeshiva University.
Justin Rockman
VP Sales & BizDev
The industry expert on surgical scheduling workflow optimization, Justin consults for surgical practices and lectures nationwide. Justin joined Surgimate after 8 years as a founding member of an IBM-acquired startup. A devoted husband and father of four, ultra-marathoner and lover of the outdoors, Justin studied law at Monash University and earned his MBA from Bar Ilan University.
Yehuda Elitzur
Chief Software Architect
The company’s core developer for the past 6 years, Yehuda has been tinkering with code since his teens. A systems architect by training, he is responsible for all technical aspects of product design and development. This husband and father of three has a BSc in Computer Science from the Technion Institute of Technology and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
Shosh Horesh
CFO
Love for numbers, analyzing financial reports, and all aspects of business, drive Shosh to facilitate Surgimate’s growth. With twenty-five+ years of experience at a multi-national company, Shosh has the insights and background to make key financial decisions with confidence. When she isn’t running numbers in her head, Shosh is conquering trails on her mountain bike, painting watercolor pictures and enjoying time with her family. Shosh has a BA in Economics and Accounting from Monash University.
Graham Hesselberg
Solutions Consultant
Sari Nossbaum
Director of Marketing
Daniel Brief
Senior Developer
Shirit Shachak Sibony
Team Head, QA
Graham Hesselberg
Solutions Consultant
With nearly twenty years’ global experience consulting in the areas of Business Re-engineering and Change Management with a focus on IT implementations in the Medical and Pharmaceutical fields, Graham brings a breadth of knowledge to the Surgimate team. A proud Australian, Graham appreciates the similarities his homeland has with the US. He enjoys hiking, exploring new cities, as well as the beach - where he feels most at home. Graham holds a BA and gained his Masters at UC Berkeley.
Sari Nossbaum
Director of Marketing
Sari was part of the founding Surgimate team, responsible for creating the company’s early corporate identity. Before joining Surgimate, Sari held marketing positions in fashion and food, and also worked as a freelance journalist. Sari is a keen swimmer and power yogi and holds a BA in Philosophy from Yeshiva University.
Daniel Brief
Senior Developer
Having worked for a range of companies, from Fortune 500 to startups, including having a hand in creating Answers.com, Daniel brings his extensive experience as a developer to the Surgimate team. Daniel has a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Miami and an MSc from Northwestern University. When he is not trying to keep up with his wife and five kids, he is busy reading, running, swimming and playing floor hockey (but not at the same time!).
Shirit Shachak Sibony
Team Head, QA
QA is in Shirit’s DNA. She came to Surgimate with over 15 years of experience working at some of the world’s top software companies. If it hasn’t been approved by Shirit, it doesn’t get shipped. With Shirit, “everything is possible”, she’s a hands-on mom and is earning her BA in Computer Programming at the Open University.
Michael Simons
Team Head, SW Engineering
Jack Kustanowitz
Senior Technical Advisor
Guy Gordon
Creative Director
Lisa Hodes
Quality Assurance Manager
Michael Simons
Team Head, SW Engineering
Coding in various environments for more than 20 years Michael has, among other things, constructed large transactional systems and written scan routines for a hospital's nuclear medicine department. A husband and father, he enjoys literature and music when he can find the time. Michael studied physics in university.
Jack Kustanowitz
Senior Technical Advisor
Jack has been creating user-facing software for more than 20 years, for larger companies such as Verizon and AOL as well as smaller companies and startups in the Boston and Washington, DC areas. Jack enjoys running and somehow manages to end up in Rome at least once a year. Jack has a BS in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University and an MA in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.
Guy Gordon
Creative Director
A former senior strategist at global ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi, Guy created award-winning campaigns for the likes of P&G, Carlsberg, Ford, and Coca-Cola. Guy is responsible for visual communications and brand voice at Surgimate. Born and bred in Ireland, Guy is father to three girls and a keen runner and mountain biker. He holds a BA in War Studies from King’s College London.
Lisa Hodes
Quality Assurance Manager
A Mancunian with a degree from the University of London, Lisa began her career in the Business Information Service of the British Library. Discovering hidden gems in stacks of information led Lisa to an interest in research & tech. With more than fifteen years in QA, Lisa is intrigued by the forensics and detective work of it all, pinpointing problems at their source and enabling a final high-quality product. Lisa recently finished a “HandyWoman” course where she learned how to fix blinds and build a cabinet.
Jeremy Davis
Digital Marketing Manager
Daniel Swiery
Customer Training
Saul Rabinowitz
Customer Success
Mandi Brandriss
HR Consultant
Jeremy Davis
Digital Marketing Manager
Jeremy brings his passion for digital marketing to the Surgimate team. Building on his experience working for a marketing agency, he is excited to work in-house for a company that strives to change the healthcare industry. Between homebrewing beer and marathon running, Jeremy has not let his loyalty for his hometown Cleveland sports teams crush his spirit too much. He holds a BA in Political Science and Communication from Rutgers University and MA in Internet and New Media from Hebrew University.
Daniel Swiery
Customer Training
A former data analyst and educator, Daniel combines his analytical and educational skills to ensure customers have a successful experience with the product. When he isn’t cycling to save the world, hiking or swimming, you can find Daniel relaxing to some jazz or strumming out some tunes on his guitar. He holds a BSc in Psychology from London South Bank University and a Masters in Policy Analysis and Evaluation from the Institute of Education, London.
Saul Rabinowitz
Customer Success
Having worked with leading PR and consulting firms, Saul utilizes his experience and deductive skills to ensure Surgimate clients get the results they want and keep their systems running smoothly. Outside of the office, you can find Saul enjoying quality time with his wife and two boys, catching up on his reading list of historical leaders’ biographies and running through scenic backcountry roads. Saul has an L.L.B in law and is a licensed attorney.
Mandi Brandriss
HR Consultant
Mandi brings many years of HR experience to Surgimate to help recruit our continuously expanding team. Over the years, Mandi has worked with a variety of organizations - from small startups to large corporations, and has recently added coaching individuals at non-profits to her repertoire. Mandi swims and practices yoga regularly, and also enjoys capturing her surroundings with her SLR. Mandi holds a BCom Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MBA from Hebrew University.
Want to join our team?
We’re interested to hear from talented individuals who can help us achieve our mission. If you see a role for yourself at Surgimate, no matter what your background or experience, write to us at hr@surgimate.com
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