Phillippe Siclait

Phillippe Siclait is a software engineer and entrepreneur specializing in machine learning infrastructure, scalable systems, and 3D graphics. As an early software engineer at Airbnb, he developed search ranking algorithms that increased overall platform bookings by double-digit percentages and built complex, large-scale image classification systems. He later co-founded Clay, a collaboration platform for 3D artists, and Convexity, a consulting firm that built machine learning models for legal contract extraction. Siclait also worked as a software engineer on the Model Performance team at Baseten and conducted research alongside the MIT Computer Graphics Group. Additionally, he co-led the Equity for Impact philanthropic initiative, securing approximately $50 million in share pledges from over 400 Airbnb alumni. His professional background centers on developing scalable machine learning systems, advancing 3D modeling technologies, and building foundational software infrastructure for early-stage technology startups.