Sebastiano Fuccio

SEBASTIANO FUCCIO PERSONAL DETAILS-- Zürcherstrasse 13 8854 Siebnen SZ – CH https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiano-fuccio/ PERSONAL INFORMATION AI-POWERED TRANSFORMATION | ETHICAL INNOVATION | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Visionary leader with 30+ years of experience integrating strategic business goals with emerging technologies to deliver transformative, AI-driven solutions. Proven track record in guiding global teams, shaping multi-million-dollar initiatives, and establishing ethical frameworks for the adoption of advanced analytics and large-scale cloud transformations. Adept at managing C-suite relationships to drive sustainable growth and foster a culture of innovation. Career Objective: Passionate about driving AI-led enterprise transformation through ethical leadership, strategic execution, and innovation. Committed to accelerating business growth, optimizing operations, and fostering responsible AI adoption for long-term impact. ACHIEVEMENT — Operational & Strategic Impact o Boosted operational efficiency by 30% with AI-driven Azure optimization, ensuring scalable, cost-effective technology alignment. — Innovation & Product Transformation o Designed the Lean Product Management Maturity Assessment, now a Microsoft standard, cutting product readiness time and expediting market delivery. o Designed and deployed AI-based frameworks for Fortune 500 clients, reducing product delivery timelines by 20% while driving strategic decision-making improvements. — Leadership & Telent Development o Led high-impact mentoring, increasing productivity by 15% and cutting defects by 25% through structured talent development. o Embedded ethical leadership principles, fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption and innovation. — Client & Business Growth o Drove AI adoption, improving client satisfaction by 20% and securing multimillion-dollar deals. o Strengthened executive partnerships, positioning AI solutions as a key driver of business expansion. — Strategic Vision & Roadmap o Designed executive-aligned technology roadmaps, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term business success. IP AND INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft — Lean Product Management Maturity Assessment: Standardized framework for measuring and advancing Lean Product Management; officially integrated into Microsoft’s service offerings. — AI Learning Paths (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced): Developed a comprehensive AI and cloud architecture curriculum, accelerating AI proficiency for thousands of Microsoft professionals. Teradata — Analytics Architect Learning Path: Upskilled DWH professionals into analytics experts, improving retention and accelerating adoption of advanced analytics. Accenture (Early Career) — Drug Launch Impact Dashboard: Designed a data model and visualization layer for pharma industry clients, later repackaged into a revenue-generating product. Selesta (Early Career) — Data Management Solution Portfolio: Designed an integrated software suite for data integration, quality, and BI, positioning Selesta as a full-scale data solutions provider. — Dashboard for Change Management: Designed a real-time dashboard for software change requests, reducing downtime and improving client satisfaction. Sistemi Informativi (Early Career) — Document Management Solution (Lotus Notes): Designed an approval workflow and archiving system, reducing approval cycles and enhancing compliance tracking. EXPERIENCE MICROSOFT | SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, AI & CLOUD STRATEGY Zurich, CH, 05/2020 – 01/2025 Lead AI-driven digital transformation and cloud adoption initiatives, partnering with C-suite leaders to align emerging technologies with enterprise objectives. Oversee cross-functional initiatives to scale AI adoption, enhance operational efficiency, and implement ethical AI governance for long-term impact. Highlights — Operational & Strategic Integration: increased operational efficiency by 30% across Fortune 500 clients in finance and automotive through AI-driven process optimization. — Innovation & IP Development: created a Lean Product Management Maturity Assessment, enabling data-driven decision-making and streamlining product delivery cycles. — Cloud Migration & Governance: directed large-scale cloud migration projects under strict data privacy/compliance standards, ensuring secure transitions to Azure. — Strategic Program Offerings: developed high-value service offerings, including advanced analytics and MLOps frameworks—that positioned Microsoft as a global strategic partner. TERADATA | DIRECTOR, DATA & ANALYTICS TRANSFORMATION Zurich, CH, 01/2019 – 04/2020 Led enterprise wide data transformation, directing a team of 15 architects transitioning from traditional data warehousing to cutting-edge analytics. Aligned technology roadmaps with strategic objectives, championed professional growth, and cultivated high-impact client relationships. Highlights — Team Reinvention & Growth: upskilled and mentored 15 architects to expand beyond DWH, reducing delivery times by 15% and fostering a culture of innovation. — Client Satisfaction and retention: improved client satisfaction by 20% through newly introduced analytics offerings, influencing multi-year contracts and establishing Teradata as a trusted partner. — Strategic Alignment: collaborated with C-suite stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with evolving business models, positioning analytics as a growth enabler. — Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and governance models, ensuring consistent quality and on-time delivery across multiple regions. TERADATA | SENIOR ARCHITECT Zurich, CH, 01/2013 – 12/2018 Designed and delivered enterprise analytics solutions, helping Fortune 500 clients modernize decisionmaking and scale data-driven capabilities. Advised stakeholders on modern data architecture, ensuring compliance, scalability, and competitive advantage. Highlights — Clinical Data Platform Leadership: Implemented a clinical data platform using Hadoop, SAS, and R, improving critical decision-making in pharmaceutical research. — Multi-Tenant Data Lake Design: Architected a multi-tenant data lake, enabling advanced analytics at scale. — Pre-Sales Expertise: Contributed to multimillion-dollar client wins by shaping pre-sales strategies with tailored solutions. WIPRO | SOLUTION ARCHITECT Zurich, CH, 08/2011 – 12/2012 Led global teams in delivering risk analytics solutions for major insurance firms, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Spearheaded secure, compliant data management strategies, fostering long-term client trust and business growth. Highlights — Risk Analytics Program Leadership: established a secure, compliant data repository that met Solvency II standards, surpassing client expectations. — Cross-Border Coordination: managed global, cross-functional teams to deliver critical milestones ahead of schedule and within budget. EARLIER CAREER | MULTIPLE ROLES Diverse Company, IT, 0/1991 – 07/2011 Held progressive leadership roles in data management, business development, and solution architecture across multiple industries, driving innovation in financial services, telecom, and retail. Led key initiatives in data strategy, analytics, and digital transformation. Highlights — Competence Center: established and scaled BI Competence Centers, growing team of professionals, driving business growth and client acquisition mostly in financial services and telecom. — Scalable Solutions: Engineered scalable, cross-industry solutions, from document management systems to scorecards and dashboards. — Market Expansion: Led market entry strategies, achieving customer acquisition and revenue milestones in new segments. EDUCATION UNIVERSITÀ AGLI STUDI DI SIENA | BACHELOR - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Siena, IT, 01/1988 – 10/1991 — Focus: IT principles and database management. — Thesis: Leveraging analytics to enhance agricultural productivity. UNIVERSITÀ AGLI STUDI ALESSANDRO VOLTA | BACHELOR - SYSTEM AND TECHNOLOGY - INFORMATION Zug, CH, 02/2017– 09/2019 — Focus: Strategic business impact of data analytics post-Hadoop. — Final Thesis: Business innovation through advanced analytics. SKILLS CORE STRENGTH Strategic Leadership | Ethical AI | Innovation & Problem-Solving | Team & Stakeholder Management LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC SKILLS — — — — Strategic Planning & Roadmapping: Aligning AI & tech innovation with business goals. Global Leadership: Scaling and mentoring high-performing cross-functional teams. Executive Influence: Driving C-suite alignment, risk management & resource strategy. Agile & Change Leadership: Embedding Lean & Agile practices for continuous transformation. DIGITAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS — AI & Data Analytics: MLOps, LLMOps, analytics strategy, governance. — Cloud and Security (Azure): Scalable, compliant Azure architectures & DevSecOps.. — Enterprise Architecture: Integrating data and modern application frameworks to support crossindustry solutions PUBLICATIONS UNCONVENTIONAL LEADERSHIP | LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER LinkedIn, since 09/2024 A LinkedIn newsletter challenging traditional leadership models by emphasizing emotional intelligence, empathy, and people-centric values alongside analytical metrics. This initiative aims to inspire a more holistic approach to leadership, driving both relational and measurable success.