Hi, I'm Daniel Saffar, a data science and AI specialist with a track record of building end-to-end ML pipelines and AI-driven products in fast-moving environments. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and delivering practical solutions that drive real business value. I'm energized by solving complex problems across tech, finance, and media, and I thrive in collaborative settings that value experimentation, learning, and impact.

Daniel SAFFAR

Hi, I'm Daniel Saffar, a data science and AI specialist with a track record of building end-to-end ML pipelines and AI-driven products in fast-moving environments. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and delivering practical solutions that drive real business value. I'm energized by solving complex problems across tech, finance, and media, and I thrive in collaborative settings that value experimentation, learning, and impact.

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Hi, I’m Daniel Saffar, a data science and AI specialist with a track record of building end-to-end ML pipelines and AI-driven products in fast-moving environments. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights and delivering practical solutions that drive real business value.

I’m energized by solving complex problems across tech, finance, and media, and I thrive in collaborative settings that value experimentation, learning, and impact.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Hebrew (modern)
Beginner

Work Experience

AI Automation Agency Founder at Lutece.ia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Founded an AI agency focusing on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), conversational AI generation (CAG), fine-tuning, and data privacy. Successfully serviced 5 customers, automating 80% of their business operations.
Competitive Intelligence Lead at Expedia
May 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Managed machine learning-powered solutions supporting pricing decisions that influenced 30% of company revenue ($16B), driving automation and competitive positioning. Built and scaled large data pipelines scraping billions of data points across the industry and owned strategic data products for C-level stakeholders.
Data Analyst Finance at Luko
April 30, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Developed AI predictions for customer lifetime value assessments and automated revenue management through data-driven solutions.
Finance Analyst at Deezer
June 30, 2019 - August 31, 2025
Assisted in predictive analytics for budgeting and forecasting and conducted P&L analysis focusing on revenues.
Data Analyst at Amazon
December 31, 2018 - August 31, 2025
Built machine learning analytic tools for performance tracking and optimized productivity, achieving a +10% increase in warehouse efficiency through data analysis and strategic implementation.
Head of Business Development at EDHEC Junior Etudes
April 30, 2018 - August 31, 2025
Led market studies for clients including VINCI Facilities, NTN, and Dreyfus generating over 90k€ revenue. Managed business development strategy, increasing revenues by 30% that year.
AI Agency Builder at Lutece.ia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Built an AI concierge service with data and automation; developed an AI app with agents as a service; integrated AI solutions to automate data analysis; serviced 3 customers and delivered end-to-end AI pipelines to automate about 50% of tasks.
Competitive Intelligence Lead at Expedia
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Managed ML-powered solutions supporting pricing decisions on 30% ($16Bn) of company revenue, driving automation and competitive positioning. Built and scaled large data pipelines, scraping billions of data points across the industry. Owned strategic data products for C-level stakeholders.
Data Analyst - Finance at Luko
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
AI predictions for customer lifetime value assessments; automated revenue management with data-driven solutions.
Head of Business Development at EDHEC Junior Etudes
October 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
Market studies for clients (VINCI Facilities, NTN, Dreyfus, etc.) generating revenue of +€90k; team leadership on business development strategy and consul ting activities (+30% revenues that year).

Education

Master in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at EDHEC
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Le Wagon Bootcamp at Le Wagon
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Master in Business Management at EDHEC Business School
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020
Master in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at EDHEC, Lille, France
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Master in Business Management at EDHEC Business School, Lille, France
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Le Wagon Bootcamp (UX/UI Design, Web Development, Data Analysis and Full Stack Development) at Le Wagon
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Master in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at EDHEC
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Master in Business Management at EDHEC Business School
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Bootcamp at Le Wagon
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Qualifications

Master in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Master in Business Management
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Le Wagon Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education