Mehdi is a distinguished technology leader with over 15 years of expertise in enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. As Vice President of Software at Cognichip, he spearheads the development of an innovative AI-powered SaaS platform that revolutionizes semiconductor design workflows.
Prior to Cognichip, Mehdi led KLA's global software team for Mask Inspection with over 130 engineers, delivering critical solutions to premier semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. His leadership is characterized by deep technical acumen in scalable enterprise solutions, multi-disciplinary engineering, and building high performance teams.
A recognized innovator, Mehdi's academic and industrial contributions include 45 journal publications and book chapters with over 1,300 citations as well as 6 granted patents.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mehdi balances his dynamic career with an active lifestyle, enjoying snowboarding, hiking, rowing, and traveling with his family.
