David El Malih
@davidelmalih
CTO and Engineering Leader scaling AI products with data-driven execution.
What I'm looking for
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
delmalih.github.ioPortfolio
github.com/delmalihJob categories
Skills
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