Michal Rachtan
About Michal Rachtan
Michal Rachtan is the Founder and CTO of Unit8 SA, where he applies his expertise in engineering, programming, and data analysis to solve complex problems in traditional industries. With a background that includes leadership roles at Palantir Technologies and Swisscom, he actively mentors teams and contributes to the #AIforGood movement.
Work at Unit8
Michal Rachtan serves as the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Unit8 SA, a position he has held since 2017. Based in the Zürich Area, Switzerland, he co-founded the company with Marcin Pietrzyk. Under his leadership, Unit8 focuses on leveraging data science and artificial intelligence to solve complex problems in traditional industries. Rachtan is actively involved in the development of the Darts open-source platform, which specializes in forecasting and anomaly detection.
Previous Experience
Before founding Unit8, Michal Rachtan held several significant positions in the tech industry. He worked at Palantir Technologies as a Tech Lead from 2015 to 2017, contributing to projects in London, New York, and Zurich. Prior to that, he was a Senior Data Scientist at Swisscom from 2013 to 2015, and he also served as a Data Scientist at the same company from 2011 to 2013. His experience includes collaborating with major companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Palantir.
Education and Expertise
Michal Rachtan holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from AGH University of Krakow. He furthered his education at the University of Sydney, where he studied Machine Learning and achieved the MLSS Sydney certification in 2015. His diverse skill set encompasses engineering, programming, data analysis, and system administration, enabling him to lead teams of AI and software engineering experts effectively.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
In addition to his professional roles, Michal Rachtan actively mentors teams of AI and software engineering experts. He participates in the #AIforGood movement, focusing on using technology for social impact. Rachtan engages in volunteer work and supports various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reflecting his commitment to contributing positively to society.
Innovative Projects
Michal Rachtan has been involved in various innovative projects aimed at addressing critical issues. Notably, he has contributed to forecasting Amazon wildfires and detecting respiratory illnesses through X-ray analysis. His work emphasizes the application of data science and machine learning to create functional solutions that address real-world challenges.