Raphaël Merx

Raphaël Merx is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product and technical leadership, currently serving as Product & Technical Lead at Catalpa International since June 2016. Merx has a strong focus on managing engineering and design teams to create functional and aesthetically pleasing products. Previous roles include Head of Governance & Transparency, overseeing technology projects in Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste, and Team Leader for the Myanmar Project Bank, where successful outcomes were achieved while managing a team of five. Merx's technical expertise extends to developing collaborative platforms for organizations addressing malnutrition in Timor-Leste and contributions as a software engineer at Vidado and UC Berkeley, highlighting a robust background in software engineering and machine learning. Educational credentials include a forthcoming Doctor of Philosophy in Machine Learning from the University of Melbourne and advanced degrees in Operations Research and Applied Mathematics from prestigious institutions.