Willy Lao
About Willy Lao
Willy Lao is a Senior Associate Consultant at Sia Partners in Montreal, Canada, with a background in data analysis and architecture. He has worked in various roles across the data value chain and holds multiple degrees in aerospace engineering and operational research.
Current Role at Sia Partners
Willy Lao currently serves as a Senior Associate Consultant at Sia Partners in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He has held this position since 2023. In addition to his current role, he has been involved in data governance and management as a Consultant at Sia Partners in Paris, Île-de-France, France, since 2021. His work encompasses various aspects of data management, focusing on creating effective strategies for data governance.
Previous Experience in Data Analysis
Willy Lao has a diverse background in data analysis, having worked in multiple roles across various organizations. He was a Data Analyst at Aerospace Valley in 2016, where he focused on web scraping for three months in Toulouse, France. In 2017, he worked at Airbus for six months, analyzing data sent by satellites in orbit. He also served as a Data Scientist at IRT Saint Exupéry in 2020, specializing in explainability in artificial intelligence.
Educational Background
Willy Lao has a strong academic foundation in engineering and data sciences. He earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO, studying from 2016 to 2020. He also completed a Master of Science in Operational Research & Analytics at Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III in 2020. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at Beihang University in Beijing, where he studied aerospace and data science from 2018 to 2019.
Expertise in Data Governance and Management
Willy Lao possesses expertise in data acculturation, focusing on educating and integrating data-driven practices within organizations. He has played multiple roles in the data value chain, including Enterprise Architect, Strategist, Data Scientist, and Data Analyst. His ability to foster trust between business and IT teams is a key aspect of his professional approach, allowing him to deliver concrete results in various projects.
Background in Aerospace and Mobility
Willy Lao has domain knowledge in the aerospace and mobility sectors, complemented by his experience in the energy and utilities sector. His professional journey includes a role as a Systems Engineer at Thales in 2019, where he worked on nanosatellite design and control in Singapore. This diverse background enhances his capability to address complex challenges in data management and governance.