Our Team
Adrien Pavão
Founder, Competition Architect
Adrien is the author of a PhD thesis about the methodology of the organization of machine learning competitions and benchmarks. He has extensive experience in organizing ambitious challenges, in collaboration with industry leaders and research laboratories. His research at Université Paris-Saclay explored the design, management, and evaluation of machine learning benchmarks, bridging theoretical insights with practical applications. Adrien also had a crucial role in the maturation of CodaLab and Codabench competition platforms. His numerous publications and conference presentations reflect his dedication to advancing the field. Adrien's expertise and passion make him a respected and influential figure in the machine learning community.
Ihsan Ullah
Co-Founder, Research Software Engineer
Ihsan is a highly talented Research Software engineer with a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from Université Paris-Saclay. He is an expert in challenge organization. His extensive expertise includes software development, platform development and the design and analysis of competitions. Ihsan has developed and managed sophisticated platforms to support complex challenges, ensuring seamless integration and robust performance. His contributions feature innovative solutions and high standards machine learning benchmarks.