Your journey through data
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.
You are a company ?
viadata offers a wide range of services to support your company in its data-driven transformation, such as: Maturity assessment, Strategy & governance, Data & AI projects, Training & workshops and Data talent recruitment
You are an individual ?
viadata empowers individuals to thrive in the AI era through personalized learning and coaching experiences. Whether you want to boost your AI literacy or develop practical data skills, we offer tailored programs such as the AI Literacy Academy and 1-to-1 coaching.
Testimonials
"The AI workshop with viadata was a very practical, hands-on experience. Through the theoretical and interactive exercises, our Marketing team learned concrete ways to integrate GenAI into our daily work. It was an engaging session that perfectly balanced theory and practice, leaving everyone with clear and actionable insights."
- Sarah Antonios
Head of Marketing
Head of Marketing
Manor
"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."
- Nicole Pfister
Project Leader Digital & Data Academy
Project Leader Digital & Data Academy
Roche
"The one-day AI workshop with viadata was a deep dive into practical applications of AI, from predictive models to generative AI and real-world business use cases. Through interactive exercises and hands-on sessions, participants explored how AI can enhance decision-making, optimize processes, and support innovation. A highly engaging and insightful day that brought AI from theory to practice with immediate takeaways."
- Mélanie Leska
HR Learning Manager
HR Learning Manager
TAG Heuer
"Sandro demystified artificial intelligence with clarity and real-world insights. His engaging style and practical exercises helped our IT team see beyond the hype and become ready to ask the right questions"
- Mathias Haller
Chief Digital Officer
Chief Digital Officer
The Salvation Army
"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."
- Simon Wolf
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
La Mobilière
"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."
- Jan Baur
Innovation Lab Manager
Innovation Lab Manager
TotalEnergies
"Fantastic performance where Sandro captivated us on the theme of demystifying AI for Human Resources. We appreciated the training, which covered concrete topics and included an AI model for HR."
- Thierry Théraulaz
Head of HR & Training
Head of HR & Training
Raiffeisen
"The training by viadata on generative AI allowed us to demystify this topic and understand how to use chatbots concretely in our work. Moreover, Sandro enabled our team of senior executives to better understand the organizational preparation required to implement sustainable AI solutions."
- Marc Marti
Director of Operations
Director of Operations
Vaud Federation of Entrepreneurs
"Sandro'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."
- Agnieszka Kapalka
Academic Deputy Director
Academic Deputy Director
Business School Lausanne
Dr. Sandro Saitta - Data & AI advisor
Sandro Saitta is a seasoned data and AI leader dedicated to helping organizations transform their analytical potential into tangible business results. As a Data & AI advisor at viadata, he advises executives, leads corporate training programs, and supports companies in building their data capabilities, from strategy design to project execution. He is also the author of The Data-Driven Leader, a book that guides professionals in leveraging data and AI for strategic impact and effective decision-making.
Previously, he served as Head of the Industry Unit at the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC), where he built and led a team of 20 data scientists and launched more than 25 high-impact collaborations with companies such as Richemont, Logitech, Merck, Adecco and Firmenich. Throughout his career, Sandro has worked at the intersection of business value and technical innovation. At Expedia, he led a strategic project to identify and onboard high-value hotel partners. At SICPA, he led machine learning projects to support advanced authentication technologies. At Nestlé Nespresso, he led the development of a global, data-driven forecasting system for demand planning.
Sandro holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from EPFL. He is a strong advocate for data and AI literacy and loves connecting people. He co-founded the Swiss Association for Analytics, a nonprofit organization that promotes data science across Switzerland through events and community-building initiatives. He lectures at HEC Lausanne in the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Data Science and Management, where he helps shape the next generation of data-aware business leaders.
Sandro is also a member of the executive committee of CDOIQ Europe, supporting the development of Chief Data Officers and AI leaders throughout the continent. He is also the creator of the AI Literacy Academy, a self-paced online program offering a business-focused introduction to Artificial Intelligence.
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Advisory Board
Agnieszka Kapalka
Program Manager, EPFL AI Center
Reza Etemad-Sajadi
Full Professor, EHL
Sahar Hosseinian Ehrensberger
Chief Quality Officer, Prevision Medicine
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Dr. Sandro Saitta
Data & AI advisor, viadata