EF Alumni

Simon Jordan

CTO, byways

Founded:

Cofounder:

Alexander Palffy

Interests / background:

Machine Learning, Transportation and Logistics

Location:

Berlin

Cohort:

Simon is a machine learning expert (PhD) and a tech enthusiast. He spent 2 years as a researcher in Silicon Valley before moving to Volkswagen Research. There, he led development teams building applications for next generation vehicles.

ByWays pitch at our Europe 14 Demo Day.

Company:

ByWays

Optimising warehouse logistics and supply chains.

Lucien Maman

Ph.D. holder in Affective Computing / AI, with a background in software and video engineering.

Jay Shah

Experienced NLP system developer making work fun.

Dr. Claus Gruber

Medical Doctor (LMU, Harvard), researcher on telemedicine/shared care at Moorfields in London.

Maximilian Rolf

Former tech investment banker, advised leading B2B SaaS companies.

Daniel Partida

MSc in applied mathematics from ETH Zurich. Passion for web3 with deep expertise in NLP/AI.

Damodar Sojka

Experienced CTO. Built two-sided marketplaces. Passion for using Web3 to solve Web2 inefficiencies.

Agathe de Vulpian

BSc Ecole Polytechnique in Maths & Computer Science. MPhil Cambridge University in Machine Learning.

Daniel Sozonov

Founder of leading applied ML company in facial recognition for access control and payments.

Tom Gotsman

CEO, SoLo Protocol

Oxford, UC Berkeley, Imperial College. Machine learning researcher. Previous AI startup manager.

Stefan Bostock

CTO, Kanjo Health

Expert in digital biomarkers, machine learning & computer vision. Merck Innovation award winner.

Rohan Tangri

CEO, Compass Labs

AI @ JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Statistical Machine Learning PhD @ Imperial College London.

Elisabeth Duijnstee

CEO, Compass Labs

Physics PhD @ University of Oxford, Machine Learning fellow @ Faculty AI.

Aakarsh Yadav

2x Masters from IIT Kharagpur. Full stack developer. Built social media & platform-based products.

Vishal Bhalla

TU Munich graduate, with an AI major. Specialist in NLP and personal assistants R&D.

Vibhor Saran

Ex VP - Data Science Team at Dozee, with 3 patents on applied Digital Signal Processing.

Sakshi Udeshi

CTO, Lumeros AI

PhD, Machine Learning Testing from SUTD. Discovered 100K+ bugs in Google, Microsoft and Amazon’s AI.

Manick Kalra

CEO, Lumeros AI

NUS EEE Valedictorian (Highest Distinction). Built AI to generate over US$10M in tyre sales.

Kevin Yee

CTO, BetterData

BEng in AI. Ex-IBM. Unlocked phones with fake human fingerprints. Winner of Ideasinc 2017.

Uzair Javaid

CEO, BetterData

PhD in blockchain. Hacked 670 Ethereum wallets. Ex-Merkle Science. E-gaming competition winner 2010.

Admond Lee

Physicist turned full-stack data scientist.

Burhan Ul Tayyab

AI Researcher with Global Awards.

Fannie Lin

Repeat Entrepreneur and founder. PhD.

Ulysse Mizrahi

Serial early-start-upper, passionate about all things productivity

Nicolas Rasamimanana

Entrepreneur with tech background, PhD in Machine Learning

Florian Savoy

Computer vision and machine learning expert

Negin Nahoomi

CTO, Speech Titan

NLP Engineer with experience developing AI products from R&D to production

Justin Macorin

2x founder focused on ML & cybersecurity. Built & sold enterprise SaaS to Fortune 500s

Avi Agarwal

Natural language processing expert, built products that grew revenue by $750,000

Siddharth Sharma

#13 @ Wayve. Deployed real-time Machine Learning on autonomous vehicles. Ex-Microsoft.

Alexander Reichenbach

Former lead product owner at Mercedes-Benz. Master’s in Computing/Machine Learning from Imperial

Pamela Carvallo

Machine learning specialist (PhD) & 2nd time technical founder.

Kacper Kielak

CTO, Quantum Boost

Software engineer specialising in machine learning and optimisation. Ex-Amazon and JPMorgan.

Oleksii Sidorov

Machine Learning expert who has built algorithms at Facebook AI Research and Oxford University.

Mansoor Rahimat Khan

CEO, Beatoven.ai

Engineer combining classical music training and a background in live and recording industry

Siddharth Bhardwaj

CTO, Beatoven.ai

Solved problems in audio signal processing, machine learning, deep learning & generative music

Cuong To

CTO, Cinference

Expert in machine learning, previously lead data scientist at AI startup

Christian Wirsching

CEO, Cinference

Former management consultant with degrees in engineering and business

Daan Zeeuwe

Experienced software architect and published researcher, worked on multiple AI-related projects

Carmine Paolino

Began programming at 5, developed machine learning and anti-corruption systems

Artur Begyan

Mathematical financial developer and economist, including working as a Quant at Bank of America

Saaras Mehan

Computer Science at Cambridge, expert in Machine Learning (Goldman, Microsoft, Autodesk, Lexsnap)

Eoin Hyde

Co-founder Innersight Labs

PhD in Computer Science from University of Oxford

Lorenz Berger

Co-founder, InnersightLabs

PhD in Computer Science from Oxford University

Tanguy Serrat

CTO, SquareMind

MSc in Machine Learning, developed state-of- the-art deep learning systems for medical surgery

Tsung-Hsien (Shawn) Wen

Machine learning researcher, previously worked at Google Brain and IPSoft

Nikola Mrkšić

PhD in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, first hire at VocalIQ

Jiameng Gao

Engineer, Master's in Machine Learning, Speech and Language Technology

Megan Lam

Held research fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and advisor to HealthTech developments

Asmelash Teka Hagdu

Data scientist, PhD in Applied Machine Learning

Phong Vo

PhD in Signal and Images, expertise ranging from machine learning to computer vision

Rob Palumbo

Growth marketing leader who scaled 3x B2C companies from Seed to Series A/B+ and millions in revenue

Sankar Seramani

CEO, Connectify.AI

Machine learning expert and telecommunications engineer

Dmitry Isupov

Co-founder, Chattermill

Degree in Mathematics, background in quantitative marketing

Siddhartha Gunti

Co-founder, Adaface

Researched in context based machine translation, ex-Quant

Deepti Chopra

Co-founder, Adaface

Engineer, former researcher at Caltech

Wilder Lopes

PhD in Machine Learning, experience building deep learning systems

Raz Ghafoor

Prize winning engineer, developed machine learning algorithms

Ulf Bissbort

CTO, Synchronous

PhD in Theoretical Physics, experience in simulation and machine learning

Avni Agrawal

Computer science engineer, experience in big data analytics and machine learning

Gustavo Silva

CTO, Rosecut Technologies

Machine learning specialist

Stefan Boronea

CTO, Proportunity

Experience applying machine learning in research and commercial applications

Rashid Khan

Master’s in Machine Learning, industrial experience

Shubhankar Srivastava

Specialist in AI and machine learning

Lingxiao Xia

Expert in data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence

Raphael Holca-Lamarre

PhD at the intersection of computational neuroscience and machine learning

Tuhin Chakraborty

Software engineer, previously led engineering teams

Jonathan O’Keefe

CEO, Machine Medicine

Doctor, neuroscientist and machine learning engineer

Ashish Kumar

Co-founder, Konigle

PhD in Machine Learning, developed framework for pattern detection from unstructured data

Long Hoang

Computer scientist, built machine learning models that analyse millions of transactions

Mohamed Ben Arbia

Specialist in signal processing and machine learning

Hasan Sheikh Faridul

Co-founder, Eyn

PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, worked in world-leading security companies

Deepanshu Malik

CTO, EndoVision

Experience building deep tech platforms and using computer vision and machine learning on video

James Williams

CEO, Beyond Labs

Experience in finance, built high performance trading systems

Yu Zheng

CEO, ArrayStream

PhD in Quantitative Finance, expert in machine learning, option pricing and portfolio construction

Himanshu Upreti

CTO, AI Palette

Extensive experience in big data analytics and machine learning

Laura Douglas

Experience building AI health products, degrees in Machine Learning and Statistics

David Wood

Data scientist, PhD in Computational Neuroscience

Jordan Noble

Statistical machine learning expert focused on implementing real-time solutions at scale

Arpit Bajpai

Software Architect with expertise in blockchain and machine learning

Tristan Garrec

Deep expertise in computational market design

Sigurjon Isaksson

Strong interest and background in Machine Learning and Financial Engineering

Nnaemeka Obodoekwe

Built software architecture across Africa’s biggest banks and led machine learning teams

Jorge Alexander

CTO, Syndi Health

2x CTO with a track-record of implementing scalable and disruptive machine learning solutions

Tanrajbir Singh Takher

Former Data Scientist with a Master's in machine learning from UCL

Trisha Chatterjee

CTO, immunitoAI

Experienced in R&D, applying AI & ML solutions to various real world problems

Shalabh Singh

Expert generalist with Machine Learning background

Dr Siddhartha

Expertise in multiple machine learning domains, in particular Natural Language Processing

Kunal Sandeep

Co-founder, Polymerize

Industry experience in product development and management

Edoardo Barp

Vice President of Engineering, X80

Mathematician and machine learning specialist

Shivani Shah

PhD from French Nuclear Research Institute CEA, applied Machine Learning to large datasets

Prateek Gaur

Extensive background in computer science and machine learning, ex-Head of Data

Christopher Thompson

CTO, Micrographia Bio

Molecular biologist, machine learning engineer and roboticist

Andrea Mambrini

Award winning data scientist, developed bio-inspired algorithms for European Space Agency

Dr Stefano Goria

Expert in mathematical modelling & multi-modal ML (17 years), PhD in Theoretical Physics, ex-quant

Tom Walker

Worked at the cutting-edge of mathematical optimisation and on production machine learning

Dr Yousef Amar

PhD in distributed networks and edge computing, avid marathoner

Mehdi Adjaoue

Machine learning expert, deployed autonomous museum guides as an undergraduate

Jean-Baptiste Morlot

PhD in machine learning applied to genetics, pioneer in deep learning to decode sequencing data

Renan Pereira

Data scientist, experience developing and managing scalable machine learning models

Barnaby Hussey-Yeo

Data scientist with interests in finance and machine learning

Tarik Dadi

Led data science projects around the world, Master's Degree in Machine Learning

Nitish Mutha

Software engineer, coding since the age of 5

Rafie Faruq

Lifelong programmer with MSc in Machine Learning, previously a derivatives trader

Satyakama Paul

CTO, BrainEnTech Neuroscience

Data scientist with PhD and postdoc in AI and experience in Machine Learning

Josh Kettlewell

Expert in machine learning, quantum computing and cryptocurrency

Shivam Mani Tripathi

Deep research in AI and automation, experience in product building

Abdelhadi Azzouni

Conducted innovative research applying machine learning to optimise large scale computer networks

Anil Chandra Naidu Matcha

Engineer, previously IIT, Samsung and Cisco

Jean-Vincent de Carvalho

Hacker, full-stack engineer and machine learning expert.

David Gorgan

CEO, Nostos Genomics

Experienced with medical ML products and in the healthcare industry

Rocio Acuna Hidalgo

CTO, Nostos Genomics

Medical doctor with PhD in human genetics, previously Max Planck Institute

Pandu Raharja

Machine learning expert, experienced in developing models for cancer detection

Sadaf Monajemi

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Milad Mohammadzadeh

PhD in Biomedical Fluid Dynamics

Robert Meyer

PhD in Machine Learning

Jean-Baptiste Clouard

Experienced in supply chains, previously Anaplan, Quintiq, and Dassault Systèmes

Karim Benchaaboun

Machine learning engineer, previously Axa and Criteo

Ramakrishna Nanjundaiah

MSc in Computational Mechanics, built city-scale simulations

Maria Meier

CTO, Phantasma Labs

MSc in Software Engineering, previously TU Munich, Brown University and Oracle

Ankur Singh

Built and sold products for video companies

Tobias Rijken

Machine learning scientist with a focus on deep learning

Avlokita Tiwari

Bioinformatician with expertise in computational biology and genomic data

Joris Guerry

CTO, Rumble Studio

Machine learning and AI expert, previously built full-stack applications for industry giants.

Sarthak Shrivastava

Has experience in logistics and building multiple business verticals at Indian startups.

Alexander Reichenbach

Former lead product owner at Mercedes-Benz. Master’s in Computing/Machine Learning from Imperial

Karl Johan Clausen

Background in road logistics and experienced sales manager. Recently helped scale a startup

Fuad Becirbasic

CTO, Forwardize

Full stack developer, expertise creating scalable marketplaces and leading engineering team

Benjamin Noyan

CEO, Forwardize

Passion for transforming the freight industry, advised Europe's largest transportation businesses

Carmine Paolino

Began programming at 5, developed machine learning and anti-corruption systems

Aswin Ramachandran

PhD in Decentralised Systems Communication, built hardware and software for autonomous robots

Victor Borsche

Master's in International Management, previous founder in travel and manufacturing, ex-BMW

Avik Mukhija

Machine learning scientist & entrepreneur, developed & sold AI solutions to grocery retailers

Martin Postel

Expert in automation and optimisation for supply and production, with a PhD in AI in Manufacturing

Helen Murphy

Strong expertise in leading commercial and technical businesses across consumer goods and operations

Walter Frank Pintor Ortiz

Expertise across industrial robotics and automation

Dr Dirk-Jan van Veen

Expert in optimising software agents to communicate and collaborate

Jedd Cheong Jia Hao

Co-founder, Qandela

PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, expert in medical imaging

Thomas Yue

Co-founder, MechaniX

PhD in Computational Physics, experience in algorithmic trading

Navid Nourani Vatani

CPO, Imperium Drive

Roboticist with experience developing autonomous trucks, trains, and off-road vehicles

Sandip Gangakhedkar

CTO, Imperium Drive

Wireless systems engineer, developed the first 5G-based teleoperated driving prototype

Koosha Kaveh

CEO, Imperium Drive

Experience in strategy consulting, MEng in Electrical Engineering

Dennis Sandmark

Full stack software engineer, built robust, scalable systems

Chris Jones

Ex-Merchant Navy, experience conducting cargo ships

Boris Ploix

Degree in Applied Mathematics, experience in the transport industry

Lingxiao Xia

Expert in data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence

Nidhi Gupta

Experience in the logistics industry

Christian Schiller

Led and scaled BlaBlaCar Germany to 6 million registered users

Volkan Bilici

Full-stack software and blockchain developer

Abhinav Warrier

In-depth knowledge of robotics, worked on navigation and battery management

Anurag Dutta

Experienced in warehousing, supply chain and operations

Dr Elias Willemse

CTO, Waste Labs

Expert in optimisation modelling, developed AI to optimise waste collection

Vladimir Chuchkin

CEO, Waste Labs

Experienced in business development for tech and energy companies

Prateek Gaur

Extensive background in computer science and machine learning, ex-Head of Data

Dmitri Ameriei

Experienced leading logistics, shipping products in over 45 countries

Alexander Palffy

Experienced in warehouse operations and logistics

David Meyer

Former LEK consultant, experience in fast-growing mobility startups

Juan Barragan

Experienced in software development with work on pattern recognition in finance and advertising

Hubert Baya Toda

Expert in remotely characterising materials using electromagnetic waves

Mehdi Adjaoue

Machine learning expert, deployed autonomous museum guides as an undergraduate

Abhishek Anand

Co-Founder, Marlin AI

Award-winning data science with experience in product development and cybersecurity

Aditya Singh

Co-Founder, Marlin AI

Expert in the shipping and transportation space

Manasa Nadipally

Co-founder, Litmus Eye

Expert in Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Medical Image Processing

Nikhil Sharma

Co-founder, Litmus Eye

Expert in logistics with experience from corporate and startup worlds

Sudeept Sinha

Ex-quantative trader, developer price prediction algorithms

Kaushik Reddy

Experienced in shipping across Asia and Europe

Nicolas Ang

Co-founder, F-drones

Aeronautical Engineering specialist, experienced bringing investment to Singapore

Yeshwanth Reddy

Co-founder, F-drones

Aerospace engineer, experienced in drone product development

Puneet Chhabra

CTO, Headlight AI

Experienced in LiDAR, Radar, and Sonar technologies, PhD in Electrical Engineering

Jean-Baptiste Clouard

Experienced in supply chains, previously Anaplan, Quintiq, and Dassault Systèmes

Karim Benchaaboun

Machine learning engineer, previously Axa and Criteo

Ramakrishna Nanjundaiah

MSc in Computational Mechanics, built city-scale simulations

Maria Meier

CTO, Phantasma Labs

MSc in Software Engineering, previously TU Munich, Brown University and Oracle