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François Alba

Senior Vice President, International, Spiceworks Ziff Davis
London, England,United Kingdom
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François Alba's Overview

Total Experience29 years
CompanySpiceworks Ziff Davis
CountryUnited Kingdom

François Alba is a distinguished Principal AI Researcher and Strategist with 15 years of experience specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning ethics. Currently based in Montréal, Canada, a global hub for AI research, François focuses on developing fair, transparent, and accountable AI systems. He has a strong track record of leading innovative research projects, publishing in top-tier conferences, and translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies. François is passionate about the societal impact of AI and actively engages in public discourse on AI policy and responsible innovation. He is also an adjunct professor, mentoring the next generation of AI talent.

Professional Summary

François Alba's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Spiceworks Ziff Davis - Senior Vice President, International (2025 to Present)
Upnotch - Mentor (2022 to Present)
YouTube - Content Creator (2020 to 2021)
Spiceworks - Director, Sales EMEA & LATAM (2020 to 2021)
MarTech Tracker - Director of Operations (2020 to 2020)
Ziff Davis B2B - Manager, Sales EMEA & LATAM (2016 to 2020)
Ziff Davis, LLC - EMEA, Account Director (2015 to 2016)
Qualifa - Team Manager & Sales Director – Qualifia’s EMEA Team (2012 to 2014)
Groupe Eurauto - Financial Manager/Team manager F&I (2009 to 2011)
partners finances - Team Manager (2007 to 2009)
Generali - Representative Agent (2005 to 2006)
KparK - Field Sales Representative (2003 to 2005)
Orazur – Pool, Sauna & Spas Company - Sales Representative / Team Leader (2001 to 2003)

Notable Achievements

Published 'Ethical Frameworks for Generative AI'

Authored a highly-cited paper in the 'Journal of AI Ethics' proposing a novel framework for evaluating the ethical implications of large language models, influencing industry best practices.

Lead Researcher on 'Project Veritas'

Spearheaded a multi-year research initiative that developed an open-source toolkit for bias detection and mitigation in machine learning models, adopted by several academic institutions and tech companies.

Keynote Speaker at Global AI Summit 2023

Delivered a keynote address on 'The Future of Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Societal Trust' to an audience of over 2,000 industry leaders and policymakers.

Recipient of the 'AI Innovator for Good' Award

Awarded by the Canadian AI Association in 2022 for significant contributions to advancing ethical AI research and its practical application for social benefit.

Educational Background

SCA certificates: Brewing, Sensory & Barista Skills

Artisan Coffee School - Year 2021

SCA certificates: Brewing, Sensory & Barista Skills

Artisan Coffee School - Year 2021

SCA certificates: Introduction to Coffee

Artisan Coffee School - Year 2021

Sales Techniques, Sales Training school

KparK - Year 2003

High national certificate in Sales Business marketing practice and Management, Sales Business

ISEFAC - Year 2001

Electro-technical, Professional Level., EIE, Electrotechnique

Lycée Monsigny - Year 1999

Leaving certificate, Electro-technical certification., EIE, Electrotechnique

Lycée Monsigny - Year 1997

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Company Overview

Spiceworks Ziff Davis
Total employees4600
HeadquartersNew York
Founded1927

Spiceworks Ziff Davis, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), is a global digital media and internet company specializing in technology, shopping, gaming, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Spiceworks provides a popular online community and marketplace for IT professionals, offering them tools, information, and connections to technology vendors. Ziff Davis as a whole leverages its portfolio of brands to connect advertisers with highly engaged audiences, offering data-driven marketing solutions and insights.

Spiceworks Ziff Davis Stock Information
Spiceworks Ziff Davis, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ZD. The company went public on October 8, 2021

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