Tadej Magajna is an AI and data science leader, author, and open-source contributor currently serving as Global Associate Director of Data, Analytics, Data Science & AI at Sandoz. He leads teams building applied machine learning and AI solutions, combining technical depth in AI, data science, and software engineering with leadership experience.
Previously, he was a Software Engineer at Microsoft, where he worked on AI systems used by millions, gaining experience building cutting-edge solutions at scale. His background spans big data, machine learning, experimentation, and software engineering across both enterprise and startup environments.
Tadej remains hands-on beyond his day-to-day work. He is the author of the book Natural Language Processing with Flair, published by Packt, and an active open-source contributor, including contributions to CPython with changes slated for the upcoming Python 3.15 release. He combines AI expertise with practical problem-solving, real-world impact, and a strong commitment to mentoring in the wider tech community.