About Us
Kalvad is a Dubai-based engineering company founded in 2019.
We design and build software, data, and infrastructure systems for organizations operating at scale across the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
Building Innovative Data Solutions
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kalvad supports public and private organizations in designing, building, and operating critical technology systems. We have extensive experience working with local governments and large institutions, where security, compliance, performance, and operational continuity are non-negotiable.
Our team is composed of senior engineers and architects with strong expertise in software development, data engineering, cloud platforms, and distributed systems. We operate as a hands-on technical partner, often integrating directly with our clients’ teams to deliver solutions that are pragmatic, well-architected, and built to last. Our work typically spans from early technical design and architecture to implementation, deployment, and long-term operation.
In parallel to client work, Kalvad actively contributes to and maintains open-source software and builds internal platforms and products used in production environments. This ongoing exposure to real-world constraints shapes how we engineer: favoring clarity over complexity, proven technologies over trends, and systems that can be understood, operated, and evolved over time. Our engineering culture is rooted in rigor, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility toward the systems we put into production. If you're looking for a partner that can help you build real-world solutions that leverage the power of data, contact Kalvad today.
Kalvad's Founders
Pierre Guillemot - CEO
Pierre is the co-founder and CEO of Kalvad. He leads partnerships, training initiatives, product development, and Kalvad’s participation in industry events and conferences.
With academic training in software engineering across Europe and Asia, including degrees from Ireland, France, and China, Pierre began his career as a software engineer at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. He later worked across Europe before relocating to Dubai, where he co-founded Kalvad in 2019.
With over a decade of experience, Pierre has a strong background in scalable system architectures, data platforms, and IoT systems. His work focuses on building long-term technology partnerships and ensuring that Kalvad’s products and services remain grounded in real-world engineering constraints.
Loïc Tosser - CTO
Loïc is the co-founder and CTO of Kalvad, leading engineering strategy, research and development, and long-term technical architecture across client projects and internal platforms. He is a senior system engineer with deep expertise in infrastructure, security, automation, and data streaming systems. After graduating from one of Europe’s leading computer science institutions, Loïc began his international career through an exchange program at a major telecommunications university in Russia, before relocating to the United Arab Emirates. Prior to and alongside Kalvad, Loïc has held CTO roles for startups and public-sector organizations in the UAE. His work focuses on designing and operating large-scale, high-availability systems, with a strong emphasis on reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
From Foundation to Today
- 2019
Foundation
Pierre Guillemot and Loïc Tosser founded Kalvad in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- 2020
Public Sector
First contract with a public-sector entity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- 2021
Education
Partnership with the Canadian University of Dubai and launch of a summer internship program.
- 2022
International
First international contracts delivered in France and Canada.
- 2023
Growth
Reached 20 employees in the Dubai office.
- 2024
AI
Delivered major AI projects for public and private sector organizations.
- 2025
Products
Launched two flagship products: Hakeem and Jinn.
- 2026
Onwards
Served over 100 clients internationally with a 30-person Dubai team.
Selected Engagements
Large-scale public platform modernization (UAE)
We designed and delivered a production platform for a public-sector entity in the United Arab Emirates, supporting critical internal and external services. The system was built with strict requirements around security, availability, and long-term maintainability, and remains in active operation several years after initial deployment.
Data and AI systems for government operations
Kalvad has delivered data and AI solutions for public-sector organizations in Dubai, enabling improved data processing, analytics, and decision-making across multiple operational domains. These systems were designed to integrate with existing government infrastructure while meeting performance, compliance, and governance constraints.
Enterprise platforms for international organizations
We have supported enterprise clients in the United Arab Emirates, France, and Canada in building and operating large-scale software and data platforms. Our work focused on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence, supporting systems used daily by internal teams and external users in production environments.
How We Work
Engineering-first mindset
We design and build solutions with scalability, reliability, and maintainability at their core.
Collaborative partnership
We integrate closely with client teams to understand constraints and deliver pragmatic, production-ready systems.
Long-term focus
Our approach emphasizes sustainable architectures, operational continuity, and measurable impact over quick fixes.