Mehdi Raddadi
About Mehdi Raddadi
Mehdi Raddadi is a Senior Software Engineer at GitGuardian, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various technical roles in the cybersecurity and software development sectors, including positions at Novatopo, Invenis, and Wavestone.
Work at GitGuardian
Mehdi Raddadi currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at GitGuardian, a cybersecurity startup based in Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, France. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the development of automated secrets detection technology. This technology plays a critical role in Application Security and Data Loss Prevention, helping organizations prevent secrets sprawl. During his tenure, he was part of the team when GitGuardian raised $12 million in funding in October 2019.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his role at GitGuardian, Mehdi Raddadi held several positions in software engineering. He worked as a Tech Lead at Novatopo from 2019 to 2020 and at Invenis from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a full stack developer at Polyconseil from 2017 to 2019. His experience includes a position as an IT Consultant at CGI in 2015 and a Consultant in Information Systems Security at Wavestone from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background
Mehdi Raddadi has a diverse educational background in engineering and computer science. He earned a Master's degree in Digital Investigation and Forensic Computing from University College Dublin from 2015 to 2016. He also completed his engineering degree at IMT Atlantique, specializing in computer technology and systems from 2012 to 2015. His earlier education includes a Baccalauréat scientifique from Lycée Louis Le Grand and a Brevet des collèges from Collège du Centre Aimé Cesaire.
Internship and Early Career
Mehdi Raddadi began his career with various internships that provided foundational experience in the field. He worked as a Software Development Intern at iQuate in 2014 for six months. Additionally, he served as a Stagiaire opérateur maintenance mécanique at Degremont in 2013 for eleven months. These early roles contributed to his skill development in software engineering and operational maintenance.