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David El Malih

@davidelmalih

CTO and Engineering Leader scaling AI products with data-driven execution.

France
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to deepen my AI/data work in Computer Vision and object detection while leading engineering delivery. I want a team culture of curiosity and fast learning, where I can scale reliable systems and align technical decisions with product goals.

I’m a Co-Founder & CTO who thrives at the intersection of engineering leadership, AI, and product impact. I fell in love with data science—especially Computer Vision and object detection—and I’m motivated by curiosity, exploration, and learning alongside people who are truly competent.

At billiv, I co-founded and scaled the company from a blank page into a high-availability platform serving 1M+ users and processing 20M+ transactions. I owned both technical vision (Architecture, AI, DevOps) and business alignment (Product Roadmap, Fundraising, Team Growth), while leading an engineering team of 6 after building the initial core product solo.

I’m hands-on about modern engineering standards and reliable delivery: I set up automated CI/CD pipelines, strict code reviews, and automated testing to reduce post-deployment bugs. I designed and led a scalable, secure architecture using React/Next.js, Python/FastAPI, and GCP/Terraform, including a critical database migration from Firebase to PostgreSQL with zero downtime and improved query performance.

My background also spans data engineering and research: I designed serverless ETL on AWS with Terraform at Sicara, and developed deep learning systems for production-grade medical imaging and real-world object detection. Whether it’s building robust pipelines or moving research into software that works under real constraints, I aim for high-impact outcomes with rigor and speed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Co-Founder & CTO

May 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Co-founded and scaled billiv from a blank page to a high-availability platform serving over 1M+ users and processing 20M+ transactions. Handled the dual responsibility of technical vision (Architecture, AI, DevOps) and business alignment (Product Roadmap, Fundraising, Team Growth).

Key Achievements:
Engineering Leadership & Delivery:
• Built the initial core product solo, then recruited and manag

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Data Engineer

Nov 2020 - Jul 2021 (8 months)

Designed and deployed a highly scalable, serverless ETL pipeline on AWS for a major pharmaceutical account, transforming raw mobile application data into actionable business insights.

Key Achievements:
• Cloud Architecture & Data Ingestion: Architected a 100% Python serverless pipeline designed to scale for a target of 1M users, seamlessly processing ~20MB of raw data per user.
• Infrastructure a

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Research Data Scientist

Apr 2020 - Nov 2020 (7 months)

Developed state-of-the-art Deep Learning models for a medical deeptech startup (CentraleSupélec / Inria spin-off) specializing in AI-assisted radiotherapy.

Key Achievements:
• Production-Grade AI: Successfully developed and transitioned advanced 3D medical image registration models (both rigid and deformable) from research to the official production software.
• High-Precision Modeling: Engineered

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Research Data Scientist

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (11 months)

Led advanced Applied AI and Computer Vision R&D for a B2B mobile retail solution, developing high-precision models integrated into server-side production pipelines on GCP.

Key Achievements:
• High-Accuracy Object Detection: Designed and optimized custom Faster R-CNN architectures to detect small, physically dense objects in retail environments, achieving a 95% mAP.
• Image Segmentation & One-Shot

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Software Engineer

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)

Engineered and successfully delivered three high-stakes software and AI prototypes for major enterprise clients, culminating in successful strategic presentations directly to Executive Committees (Comex).

Key Projects & Deliverables:
• AccorHotels (IoT & Safety): Designed and built an IoT security device to protect hotel staff. Implemented a full-stack system utilizing LoRaWAN, Arduino, RFID/NFC,

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Full Stack Software Engineer (Freelance)

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Architected and developed the entire full-stack web platform for an online driving school (conduitecenter.fr), transitioning manual business workflows into a unified, automated SaaS.

Key Achievements:
• End-to-End Product Delivery: Built core operational modules from scratch, including an automated instructor-student scheduling engine, online payment integration, automatic contract/invoice genera

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Full Stack Software Engineer

Conduite Center

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Architected and developed a full-stack SaaS web platform for an online driving school, automating key business workflows. Built end-to-end features including scheduling, payments, contract/invoice generation, and cash flow tracking while modernizing a legacy PHP/MySQL system.

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AI Engineer Intern

Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 (1 month)

Developed real-time computer vision and facial recognition software embedded directly within an autonomous vehicle prototype.

Key Achievements:
• Real-Time Embedded Systems: Implemented and optimized an automated autofocus software for infrared cameras running under strict hardware constraints in a live vehicle prototype.
• Algorithm Validation: Designed and executed automated validation test sui

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CE

CentraleSupélec

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering

2016 - 2020

Top-tier French Engineering School (Grande École), ranked among the best in Europe for Engineering and Computer Science. Equivalence: Master's Degree in AI and Software Engineering.

Core focus: Advanced Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Advanced Mathematics, and Scalable Software Architecture.

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CentraleSupélec

Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering

2016 - 2020

Completed a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at CentraleSupélec (2016–2020), focusing on advanced machine learning, computer vision, neural networks, and scalable software architecture.

LS

Lycée Janson de Sailly

Advanced post Baccalaureate courses in Math and Physics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

2014 - 2016

A highly selective, 2-year intensive program in advanced Mathematics and Physics preparing for the competitive entrance examinations to top-tier French Engineering Schools (Grandes Écoles). Equivalence: Bachelor’s level intensive specialization in STEM.

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Lycée Janson de Sailly

Advanced post-Baccalaureate Program, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

2014 - 2016

Completed a highly selective two-year advanced post-baccalaureate program in advanced mathematics and physics (2014–2016) preparing for competitive engineering school entrance exams.

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