Alexandre Guilbault
About Alexandre Guilbault
Alexandre Guilbault is the Director of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics at TELUS, where he leads a team that has delivered over $50 million in annual benefits. He has extensive experience in machine learning, data science, and AI, and advocates for diversity and inclusivity within his team.
Title and Current Role at TELUS
Alexandre Guilbault holds the position of Director of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics at TELUS. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to leveraging advanced AI and analytics techniques to drive innovation and business value across the organization. He is particularly focused on creating an environment that supports both personal growth and engineering advancements.
Professional Background at TELUS
Over the years, Alexandre Guilbault has held multiple roles at TELUS. He started as a Capacity Engineer (2011-2012) and then moved on to become an Intermediate Capacity Engineer (2012-2013). Later, he served as a Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist (2018-2019) and advanced to Senior Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist (2019-2020). Before his current role, he was the Manager of Advanced Analytics and AI for seven months in 2020. These positions have given him a broad and deep expertise in various domains within the company.
Educational Qualifications in Artificial Intelligence
Alexandre Guilbault has pursued several advanced educational programs in artificial intelligence and related fields to enhance his expertise. He studied at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (amii) in 2020, where he achieved an AI Strategy and Management qualification. In 2019, he completed a Deep Reinforcement Learning Nanodegree from Udacity, and in 2018, he earned a Deep Learning Nanodegree also from Udacity. Additionally, he attended the Deep Learning Winter School at the Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute in 2018.
Achievements in AI and Advanced Analytics
Under Alexandre Guilbault's leadership, the AI and Advanced Analytics team at TELUS has delivered over $50 million in annual benefits across all business units. He founded and leads the AI Accelerator team at TELUS, which has been recognized for setting new standards in artificial intelligence. His team utilizes advanced techniques like reinforcement learning, computer vision, probability analysis, and generative AI applications to drive continuous innovation.
Advocacy for Diversity and Team Engagement
Alexandre Guilbault is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusivity within his team. He believes that varied perspectives are essential to driving innovation. He promotes the principles of mastery, autonomy, and purpose to ensure high team engagement and holistic development. His leadership style fosters a culture where each team member's unique contributions are valued, encouraging a collaborative and innovative work environment.