Orca AI Appoints Amit Zilberberg as VP R&D

Orca AI brings autonomous mobility to the shipping industry

TEL-AVIV, July 23, 2025 – Orca AI, the leader in AI-powered autonomous shipping solutions, announced the appointment of Amit Zilberberg as VP of Research and Development.
Amit will play a key role in shaping the company’s technology strategy, growing its R&D organization, and accelerating the development of advanced capabilities that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability at sea.

Amit brings over a decade of experience building and leading high-performing R&D teams, with a strong focus on AI-driven product innovation. His proven track record of scaling technology from early-stage concepts to high-impact solutions makes him a key addition to Orca AI’s leadership team.

Before joining Orca AI, Amit held senior R&D roles at Simplex AI and Aquant, where he developed advanced products merging AI technologies with real-world applications, and contributed to major technology initiatives at ClickSoftware. He holds a BSc in Computer Science and brings deep expertise in machine learning, software engineering, and technology strategy.

Yarden Gross, Co-founder and CEO of Orca AI: “Amit brings over a decade of experience in building and leading R&D teams, with a strong focus on AI-driven product development. His impressive track record in scaling technologies from concept to impactful solutions, along with his commitment to mentoring, team development, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, make him a key addition to our leadership team. Amit will play a central role in shaping Orca AI’s technology strategy, expanding our R&D organization, and accelerating the development of advanced capabilities that enhance maritime safety and navigational efficiency.”

Orca AI is the leading maritime operations platform utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision to achieve the most significant change across the shipping industry in centuries. The Orca AI platform empowers shipping companies to maximize operational efficiency and voyage safety for ships and fleets. With Orca AI, crew can now make rapid, data-driven decisions in congested waters or low visibility conditions, while fleet managers and operators gain unprecedented insights into their fleets’ performance.

Founded in 2018 by Yarden Gross (CEO) and Dor Raviv (CTO), both former Israeli Navy officers. Since its founding, the company has raised $111 million, including $72 million in early 2025. Orca AI employs around 100 people, the majority of whom are based at its R&D center in Israel, and is currently expanding its workforce.

Orca AI brings autonomous mobility to the shipping industry, having powered the world’s first commercial autonomous voyage in 2022, in partnership with Designing the Future of Full Autonomous Ships (DFFAS) and The Nippon Foundation. Orca AI is trusted by global leaders including Maran Tankers, MSC, Seaspan and NYK, with more than 1,200 vessels booked with the platform.

Credit: Orca AI