Sandro A.-AI Innovation Leader | Bridging Technical Vision with Business Impact Across Public & Private Sectors
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Middle East AI Business Lead, Tax & Legal Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Hired to lead the AI transformation of PwC Middle East's Tax & Legal Services (TLS) practice, with 1,200+ employees across the region. Scope includes AI strategy, solution design, cross-functional leadership, partner ecosystem development, and client de...
AI Developer & Innovator
bySandro.com
- Launched bySandro Product Studio: shipped Agent Handover (agent memory), Clime (856 CLI registry), Unbury (on-device screenshot AI), Dopamine Club (500+ compound research database), and Alnthusiast (AI research log).
- **Built Real Estate Multi-Ag...
Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
Led consulting projects for GCC governments on fiscal law implementation, new policy design, and revenue optimization. Drove business development, strategy and enablement for EY's emerging fiscal policy practice.
- **Spearheaded a $10M federal engageme...
CEO/Founder
Tavlo
- Launched Tavlo, UAE's first social dining app. Reached 4,000+ members in under a year with full B2B2C rollout.
Senior Consultant / Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Consulted for ministries and government authorities on economic diversification, tax modernization, and public finance. Seconded to Strategy& for a mega-city project.
- Built fiscal model for futuristic Smart City mega-project under $6M engagem...
Fellow, AE Foreign Trade
U.S. Embassy
- Conducted UAE healthcare market analysis; advised U.S. companies on strategy.
Intern, Core Business Service
Ernst & Young (EY)
- Delivered client analysis and internal reporting for financial services.
Intern, UAE Strategy
Special Olympics
- Developed sponsorship strategy and planning for 2019 World Games.
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Experienced in Government and Administration, Information Technology, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Information Technology, Research and Development, Marketing, and Finance.
Summary
AI leader and innovation strategist with a strong track record in designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions for public and private sector clients. Combine technical fluency in AI/ML development with consulting expertise and public...
Skills
- Leadership & Strategy: Ai Thought Leadership, Executive Advisory, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Gtm Strategies, Program Management
- Technology & Development: Python, Machine Learning, Agentic Ai, Llm Fine-Tuning, R...
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Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU)
Bachelor of Arts · Political Science/Psychology · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 3.6
Certifications & licenses
Digital Accelerator
Digital Acumen Certificate
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Experience
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Sandro is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Sandro speaks the following languages: Croatian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Sandro has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sandro has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Sandro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sandro would be well-suited for roles such as: Middle East AI Business Lead, Tax & Legal Services, AI Developer & Innovator, Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Consultant.
Sandro's most recent position is Middle East AI Business Lead, Tax & Legal Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
In recent years, Sandro has worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), bySandro.com, Ernst & Young (EY), and Tavlo.
Sandro is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Real Estate. Sandro also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare.
Sandro is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Information Technology. Sandro also has some experience in Research and Development, Marketing, and Finance.
Sandro has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Real Estate.
Sandro has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Information Technology.
Sandro holds a Bachelor in Political Science/Psychology from NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU).
Sandro has 2 certificates. These include: Digital Accelerator and Digital Acumen Certificate.
Sandro is immediately available for suitable projects.
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