Rafael Accorsi serves as the Principal Director at Accenture Switzerland's Strategy & Consulting, spearheading the Swiss Data Science Capability and driving Accenture's EMEA market initiatives in data-driven process analytics and business transformation. His expertise has been instrumental in propelling organizations towards data-driven innovation, crafting and executing sophisticated data analytics and generative AI strategies, and solving complex business challenges through analytical applications and solutions.Rafael combines an analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail, all while maintaining a vision for overarching goals. He excels in people management, demonstrating exceptional ability in leading tech teams, fostering enduring client relationships, and navigating cross-industry landscapes from financial services to the public sector. His accomplishments are marked by a distinguished track record in program management, business and digital transformation, and demand-driven innovation on both local and global scales.Previously, at PwC Switzerland, Rafael established and expanded the Data & Analytics practice, collaborating with a team of over 90 data and modeling experts. His tenure was characterized by practical applications in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Process Intelligence, and more, reinforcing his prowess in data and analytics.Before his time at PwC, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Freiburg, Germany, focusing on data-driven Process Analytics and Information Security. Rafael's academic contributions include leading international projects, authoring research papers, and participating as a Program Committee member and reviewer for scientific bodies. (Publication list: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=ARAPQ14AAAAJ&hl=en)