Simo Rachidi is a seasoned technology leader and startup builder with 12 years of experience bridging machine learning, security, and product engineering. As a founding ML engineer at Pixlee and current CTO of a stealth AI startup, he blends hands-on systems design with strategic leadership, and has held senior technical roles on Salesforce’s Einstein Security team. He founded R1015 and co-founded Distinc.tt and GoodDeeds, demonstrating repeated ability to ship consumer-scale products and grow early-stage networks to tens of thousands of users. An École des Mines-trained mathematician, Simo combines rigorous analytical thinking with practical ML and data-visualization expertise, and maintains an active interest in AI/ML-driven cybersecurity. He’s a connector—alum of StartX—who enjoys collaborating with entrepreneurs and engineers to turn research-grade ideas into production-ready products.
12 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, Master's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science at École des Mines de Saint-Étienne
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Simo Rachidi - Chief Technology Officer at Salesforce