Dr. Olivier Liechti
About Dr. Olivier Liechti
Dr. Olivier Liechti is the Co-founder and CTO of AVALIA.systems, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on transforming data from software engineering repositories into actionable business insights. He has a diverse background in academia and industry, having held positions at various universities and companies, including Sun Microsystems and Forbes Digital Commerce.
Work at AVALIA.systems
Dr. Olivier Liechti serves as Co-founder and CTO at AVALIA.systems, a position he has held since 2016. His role involves leading the company's efforts in transforming data from software engineering repositories into actionable business insights. Under his leadership, AVALIA.systems focuses on leveraging data mining technologies to enhance business applications.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Olivier Liechti holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Hiroshima University, Japan, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a Diploma in Computer Science from Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg, completing his studies from 1991 to 1995. His academic background is complemented by extensive experience in both academia and industry, allowing him to bridge the gap between research and practical technology solutions.
Background in Academia
Dr. Liechti has held various academic positions, including Lecturer at Université de Lausanne and University of Fribourg in 2004, where he taught for five months at each institution. He later served as a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (HEIG-VD) from 2007 to 2021, contributing to research and education in software engineering. He collaborates with the Swiss University of Applied Sciences (HEIG-VD) for ongoing research initiatives.
Previous Industry Experience
Before his current role at AVALIA.systems, Dr. Liechti worked as Chief Technology Officer at Forbes Digital Commerce (a Lotaris SA company) from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of Senior Solution Architect at Sun Microsystems from 2001 to 2007 and worked as a Researcher at ATR from 2000 to 2001. His diverse industry experience informs his current work in data mining and software engineering.
Research Contributions
Dr. Olivier Liechti has contributed to the field of software engineering through various research initiatives. Notably, he presented a case study at the IEEE/ACM Workshop on Automation of Software Test, showcasing his expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in software testing and automation.