Simon Villani, PhD — CTO
Lead AI Engineer with a PhD in Mathematics and Statistics (University of Melbourne), focused on building production‑grade machine learning and generative AI systems. Specialising in AI agents, LLM‑based systems, and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, with a strong emphasis on evaluation, observability, and reliability at scale. Experienced in translating advanced AI capabilities into measurable business impact within complex, regulated environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior AI Engineer specializing in machine learning and generative AI in regulated environments.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience: 15 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Machine Learning
Career Highlights
- PhD in Mathematics and Statistics from University of Melbourne
- Expert in building LLM-based AI systems
- Proven track record in translating AI into business impact
Work Experience
ANZ
Lead AI Engineer (1 mo)
Lead Data Scientist (5 yrs 10 mos)
EnergyAustralia
Senior Data Scientist (2 yrs 5 mos)
Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
Data Scientist / Web Developer (5 yrs 2 mos)
University of Melbourne
Research Assistant - Mathematics and Statistics (2 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science with honours - BSHons at University of Melbourne
