The Story of Dr. Muhammad Mehdi

Dr. Muhammad Mehdi is the founder and CEO of Elile AI - a company that is building energy efficient datacenters. Elile works on making data centers more efficient by building systems that use AI to save energy. Before starting Elile, Dr. Mehdi worked for over 20 years at companies like Microsoft and Amazon. His goal is to use technology to solve customer problems while improving ecosystem value.

Dr. Mehdi has been building companies and solving problems for over 25 years. He built his first venture during his Ph.D. in Operations Research in 2009, he completed his PhD from Boston University in 2011. His first venture got acquired by a bigger company, Intralinks. He later joined a wearable company backed by Sequoia and Khosla Ventures. His focus has remained on how AI and machine learning can be used in areas like healthcare, cloud, and distributed systems. In addition to his research, Dr. Mehdi taught at Boston College and Harvard University. He shared his knowledge about financial systems and inspired students to think creatively.

Dr. Mehdi has worked in pivotal roles at many tech giants.

At Microsoft, joined in the early days of Microsoft Azure, and soon was a fast rising science leader and executive that helped make Azure one of the world’s most reliable cloud platforms. He also helped design the infrastructure for OpenAI, which powers leading AI tools. He led projects that connected smart devices to AI systems, making industries more efficient.

At Amazon, Dr. Mehdi was General Manager for AI Media. He developed tools that improved how Amazon managed its global advertising. His work helped make advertising systems faster and more effective.

Dr. Mehdi founded Elile AI to bring together his knowledge of AI, energy systems, and sustainability. He wanted to create systems that save energy and work better for the environment.

One of Elile’s key products is ElectrOS, a platform that helps manage energy systems. ElectrOS connects power sources, like wind and solar, to systems that use energy, such as data centers. This ensures that energy is used efficiently and waste is reduced.

Under Dr. Mehdi’s leadership, Elile has grown quickly. The company has worked with clients like Oman Data Park and the Oman Ministry of Science. It has also partnered with major companies like ACWA Power. Elile is expanding to Europe, the US, and the Middle East. The company aims to make $10 million in revenue in the next 18 months and $100 million in five years.

Dr. Mehdi believes good leadership is about working together as a team. At Elile, he has created a culture where people feel encouraged to share ideas and try new things. In just one year, he grew the team by 50%. He believes success is not about invoices, it is about making a positive difference.

Dr. Mehdi has made many important contributions to technology. He holds two patents for cloud computing systems:

1. A system for managing network traffic.
2. AA smart system for improving how networks work.

He is also a Global Technical Advisor for the US Coalition U on Sustainability, and is part of the XPrize Global Brain Trust , where he helps with global innovation projects.

Dr. Mehdi has big plans for Elile AI. He wants to create systems that can manage themselves and solve problems before they happen. These systems will make renewable energy more reliable and efficient. Dr. Mehdi wants Elile to lead the way in sustainable technology by expanding into new regions and building strong partnerships.

For Dr. Mehdi, technology is not just about solving technical problems. It is about improving people’s lives. He mentors young professionals and works with universities to help train the next generation of innovators. He believes in using technology to make the world a better place.

Dr. Muhammad Mehdi’s journey is an inspiring story of hard work and vision. Through Elile AI, he is showing that technology can solve real problems and make the world more sustainable. His work is already making a difference, and he is just getting started.