Get to Know Us: Our Team, Our Journey
About Us
Our Story
Metofico is a pioneering data science company which strives to make high-quality data analysis and advanced research techniques available to all scientists—regardless of coding experience.
Founded in 2021 by brothers Mehdi and Salah, Metofico emerged from Mehdi’s decade-long experience in Neuroscience research, where he recognized a critical need for user-friendly, high-quality data analysis tools in the life sciences. Driven by this vision, the brothers set out to revolutionize research practices by bridging the gap between complex data analysis and accessibility.
In 2023, Metofico earned the support of esteemed organizations like Sterling Road and Y-Combinator, propelling its growth and impact. In 2024, the company partnered with Naxca Ltd to deliver custom hardware solutions that complement its software offerings, ensuring researchers have a seamless experience from data collection to analysis.
Metofico’s ultimate vision is to become the leading one-stop platform for preclinical life-science data analysis, offering no-code solutions to help researchers unlock the full potential of their data and advance scientific discovery.
Meet Our Team
Dr Mehdi Boutagouga Boudjadja, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Mehdi Boutagouga Boudjadja is a neuroscientist specializing in circuit neuroscience and holds a PhD from the University of Manchester. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge data science and life sciences, driven by a passion for making complex data analysis pipelines accessible to researchers across disciplines. Through innovative methodologies, his contributions have significantly advanced understanding in various life science domains and led to numerous high-impact publications.
Salah Boudjadja, MRes
Chief Technical Operator
Salah Boudjadja is a software architect & data scientist and holds a Master's degree in software architecture, computer vision, and deep learning from the University of Gustave Eiffel (Paris Est). His expertise lies in creating innovative and intuitive solutions for data science and advanced data visualization. In addition to his technical acumen, his passion for digital art enables him to design Metofico's graphic visuals, blending creativity with technical proficiency.
Lydia Stephenson, MSc
Scientific Relations Manager
Lydia holds a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Neuroscience from the University of Manchester. Her MSc research, conducted with Metofico’s CEO Mehdi Boutagouga, explored neural control of ingestive behaviors in mice, giving her expertise in advanced neuroscience techniques and early versions of Metofico’s tools. Beyond her technical skills Lydia is passionate about collaborating with customers to enhance solutions and managing social media strategies.