Danilo Sato
About Danilo Sato
Danilo Sato serves as the VP and Global Head of Technology for Data & AI at Thoughtworks, where he has been employed since 2023. He has an extensive background in technology and leadership roles, with previous positions at Thoughtworks and other organizations.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Danilo Sato currently serves as the VP, Global Head of Technology - Data & AI at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves driving the execution of technology strategy within the global Data & AI service line. He is responsible for growing the next generation of leaders in this area and contributes to the company's go-to-market strategies. Prior to his current position, Sato held various roles at ThoughtWorks, including Director of Data & AI, Principal Consultant, Lead Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Software Engineer, accumulating extensive experience over the years.
Committee Memberships
In addition to his role at ThoughtWorks, Danilo Sato is an active Committee Member at techUK, a position he has held since 2022. He is also an Industry Partner Member at the UKFin+ Network, having joined in 2023. These roles reflect his commitment to engaging with industry standards and practices in technology and data.
Education and Expertise
Danilo Sato has a strong academic background in computer science. He earned his BSc. in Computer Science from USP - Universidade de São Paulo from 2000 to 2003 and later completed his MSc. in the same field from 2004 to 2007. In 2023, he furthered his education by completing an Executive Education Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Business at UCL School of Management. His educational qualifications support his expertise in Data & AI.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at ThoughtWorks, Danilo Sato worked in various capacities within the organization and outside of it. He served as a Linux System Administrator at Instituto de Matemática e Estatística - Universidade de São Paulo from 2001 to 2003. He also worked at Touch Health as a Software Developer from 2002 to 2003. His roles at ThoughtWorks spanned from Software Engineer to Director of Data & AI, showcasing his growth and expertise in technology and data management.
Contributions to Data & AI
Danilo Sato has made significant contributions to the field of Data & AI at ThoughtWorks. He has been involved in driving the creation and harvesting of assets and intellectual property. Sato has developed and shared innovative approaches such as Data Mesh and CD4ML as part of the Global Technology team. His work emphasizes the importance of strategic execution and leadership within the Data & AI service line.