Valter Andrade
Director of Data & AI
Visa
Valter Andrade is a renowned Director of Data & AI at Visa, where his expertise in data mining, text mining, generative AI, and natural language processing (NLP) significantly advances applications in women’s health and perinatal care. With a robust approach that combines statistical methodologies and advanced AI techniques, Valter aims to enhance human health outcomes through innovative analytics and solution development.
Latest Professional Experience in VISA:
- Data Science Director, Visa Consulting & Analytics, Brazil (March 2023 - Present): Leads a mid-sized team to develop high-quality analytic products and solutions, managing multiple data-centric projects from conception to completion. His leadership extends to R&D, analytics tool evaluation, and pioneering machine learning advancements to generate impactful business insights.
- Director of Data & Analytics Governance (May 2022 - March 2023): Provided strategic direction in the planning and implementation of various initiatives supporting data and model governance across Visa's Data Science team. His role involved standardizing the use and governance of data and models to align with Visa's business strategy, ensuring compliance and fostering the development of data science strategies.
Research and Contributions:
Valter is deeply committed to research that not only reveals insights from large and complex datasets but also contributes to optimizing healthcare processes and interventions. His work is pivotal in promoting better health outcomes for women and newborns, evidenced by his contributions through published papers, patents, and trade secrets.
Valter Andrade
is dedicated to driving innovation and improving decision-making in complex healthcare settings through the integration of analytics, data mining, and statistics. His efforts are instrumental in setting new standards in the use of AI for meaningful and impactful healthcare solutions.