Supporting your data-driven transformation

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

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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.

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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."

Ryan Giroud, 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."

Mélanie Leska, HR Learning Manager, TAG Heuer

"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."

Sarah Antonios Nseir, Head of Marketing, Manor

"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."

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

Swiss Engineering Magazine

L'IA au service des entreprises: entre promesses et réalités

Dr. Sandro Saitta - Data & AI advisor

Dr. 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.

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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Dr. Sandro Saitta

Data & AI advisor, viadata

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