Alex Combessie 🐢
About Alex Combessie 🐢
Alex Combessie is the Co-Founder and CEO of Giskard, where he focuses on AI testing platforms and regulatory discussions. He has a background in machine learning and has held various roles in data science and consulting across multiple organizations.
Work at Giskard
Alex Combessie serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Giskard, a role he has held since 2021. He has played a significant role in the development of AI testing platforms at Giskard and has been actively involved in discussions surrounding AI regulation and safety. He contributed to Giskard's retrospective of 2023 and its plans for 2024, and was instrumental in the launch of the company's new beta release for AI model testing. Additionally, he has delivered keynote speeches on AI risk management and testing platforms.
Education and Expertise
Alex Combessie has a strong educational background in engineering, economics, and data science. He earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Economics & Finance from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech between 2009 and 2014. He also holds a Master of Management from the University of Toronto, completed in 2013, and a Master of Science (MS) in Data Science from ENSAE Paris, achieved in 2016. His expertise includes machine learning engineering with a focus on natural language processing and time series.
Background
Before his current role at Giskard, Alex Combessie held various positions in the technology and consulting sectors. He worked at Dataiku in multiple capacities, including as a Machine Learning Engineer and Data Science Lead for the EMEA region. His previous experience also includes roles at Capgemini Consulting as a Strategy Consultant and at Ernst & Young as a Valuation & Business Modeling Intern. He has been actively involved in the FrenchTech community, promoting innovation and technology in France.
Achievements
Alex Combessie has contributed to several initiatives aimed at addressing climate change through innovative solutions while working as an investor at Time for the Planet since 2022. He has authored multiple blog posts on AI quality and testing, and participated in discussions regarding the future of EU regulations and their potential impact on businesses. His involvement in presentations, such as at FOSDEM 2023 on CI/CD for ML and testing ML models, highlights his commitment to advancing the field of AI.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Alex Combessie has gained diverse experience across various roles and companies. He worked at Dataiku as a Data Scientist and held positions at CNRS as a Research Assistant and at Natixis as a Credit Analyst Intern. His early career also included a role as a Business Development Analyst at Xtreme Labs and as a Business Development Consultant at MyMajorCompany. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of technology and business.