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Welcome to viadata. You are at the right place to accelerate your data-driven transformation. We support you on topics such as: executive advisory on AI, data science use cases, training & workshops, AI maturity assessment and acting team leadership. We can help you achieve your goals.

Dr. Sandro Saitta - Data & AI advisor

I am passionate about helping companies to become even more data-driven. I have worked in various industries to foster usage of data. As Head of the Industry Unit of the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC), I built a team of 20 data scientists and initiated 25 collaborations with companies such as Richemont, Logitech, Merck, Adecco and Firmenich. Prior to SDSC, I gained experience in a wide range of companies such as Swisscom (consultant), SICPA Security Solutions, Expedia and Nestlé Nespresso. I am a lecturer at Business School Lausanne (BSL) and in the executive certification program in Data Science & Management at HEC Lausanne. I am a member of the executive committee of CDOIQ Europe, an association that supports the role of Chief Data Officer in Europe. I co-founded the Swiss Association for Analytics in 2013 to promote Data Science in Switzerland through regular meetups. I hold a PhD in Computer Science from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

Services

viadata offers a wide range of services to support you in your data-driven transformation, such as:

Executive advisory on AI
Data Science use cases
Training & workshops
AI maturity assessments
Acting team leadership

Testimonials

Nicole Pfister, Project Leader Digital & Data Academy, Roche

"In our transformative journey towards enhanced data literacy, we collaborate with viadata. The tailored, high-caliber courses resonate profoundly with our employees across the company, technical and non-technical backgrounds alike. I can highly recommend Sandro as a fantastic course instructor and consultant."

Jan Baur, Innovation Lab Manager, TotalEnergies

"viadata designed and delivered a customized workshop within a short timeframe, providing expertise and an interactive format to develop practical use cases for our business. The session laid the groundwork for upcoming innovation projects and received excellent attendee feedback, validating its usefulness."

Dr. Agnieszka Kapalka, Academic Deputy Director for Executive Programs, Business School Lausanne

"Prof. Saitta's approach to teaching Artificial Intelligence to our Executive MBA participants is truly remarkable. With a skillful blend of theory, practical use cases, and hands-on sessions, he creates a well-rounded learning experience. His passion for sharing his knowledge and experience is tangible and participants regularly rate him as a great speaker."

Lionel Stoudmann, Executive Director, Executive Education HEC Lausanne

"We have been working with Sandro in the CAS in Data Science & Management since its launch in 2018 and since then, we have continued our fruitful collaboration. Sandro has a unique quality when it comes to presenting and teaching. He uses many examples to illustrate his content and his expertise no longer needs to be proven. His interpersonal skills are also to be highlighted. I highly recommend Sandro as a speaker and consultant."

Yan Slade, CEO, Banque Raiffeisen du Gros-de-Vaud

"As part of hosting a conference on digital technologies and in particular artificial intelligence (AI) for our administrators, we called on Sandro Saitta. In addition to being an eminent specialist in the field, Sandro is an excellent popularizer who has managed to capture the attention of an eclectic audience and provide examples of concrete and exciting applications of AI in the world of industry and services. We would not hesitate to recommend him or use his services and those of viadata again."

Simon Wolf, Data Analyst, La Mobilière

"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Sandro, who facilitated several workshops to help us take a new direction in our data journey. Thanks to his expertise and ability to create a collaborative environment, he engaged our teams and stimulated productive discussions. The workshops were well-structured and perfectly tailored to our specific needs. I highly recommend the services of viadata."

Deputy Secretary General - Department of Security, Institutions and Sport, Canton du Valais

"The presentation from viadata generated great interest, and the topic subsequently sparked numerous discussions among our executives."

Media

Data Scientist Magazine

Essential soft skills for data scientists

Digital First Magazine

Empowering companies to embrace a data-driven mindset

ICT Journal

L'alphabétisation des données en entreprise

Global Tomorrow Forum

Artificial Intelligence: Government's Handbook

Introduction to viadata

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Dr. Sandro Saitta

Data & AI advisor, viadata

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