Maria Sedykh

With a multidisciplinary background in industries including the pharmaceutical, Swiss luxury watchmaking, drone, and creative sectors, Maria Sedykh is a knowledgeable AI expert currently serving as AI Strategy Lead and Principal Data Scientist at Lonza AG.

Since March 2021, Maria has been identifying opportunities and leading AI initiatives, shaping Lonza’s technology landscape of tomorrow with an AI portfolio leveraging in-house custom-developed software. Her commitment to AI adoption and Good AI Practices extends beyond organizational boundaries by actively engaging with regulatory authorities on these topics on behalf of Lonza. Maria’s technical expertise includes machine learning, deep learning, (3D) computer vision, and natural language processing, among others. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Basel, specializing in drug discovery and toxicology.