Management committee

Echesirim Izuchukwu is an Industry Expert at Helvetic Tech and a Strategic Client Partner at Google, where he works with global brands to drive performance through digital marketing and growth strategies. He also serves as Partnership Lead for the Black Googler Network (BGN) in Ireland and has supported the development of over 100 businesses across the EMEA region.

His professional experience spans roles in innovation and technology-driven organizations. He has worked as a Sales and Marketing Consultant with hiveonline ApS, a blockchain-based fintech company, and as a Research Associate at the Africa Blockchain Institute. He has also held positions as a Go-to-Market Strategist at Agripredict and within The African Leadership University, where he developed a strong focus on building effective and scalable systems.

Echesirim holds a First Class Honours BA (Hons) in International Business and Trade from The African Leadership University and has a background in Project Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. His profile reflects a strong alignment between academic knowledge and practical application in global business and technology environments.

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Dr. Killian Levacher is an AI Expert at Helvetic Tech, as well as a Principal Data Scientist at Optum and an AI Scientist and Engineer at IBM. He brings extensive experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied research.

He has led high-impact initiatives in areas such as generative AI, adversarial machine learning, and natural language processing, contributing to both enterprise solutions and open-source technologies. His work includes the development of AI systems for complex domains such as healthcare, legal, and conversational platforms.

With over 30 scientific publications and more than 40 patents (issued and filed), Dr. Levacher combines strong academic research with practical implementation. He has also led multidisciplinary research teams and large-scale international projects, bridging the gap between research and real-world deployment.

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Dr. Anca Prisacariu is a quality assurance specialist with over 17 years of experience in higher and vocational education. She currently serves as Quality Assurance Director at Helvetic Tech.

Her professional experience spans institutions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, where she has led the implementation of quality assurance strategies and overseen key areas such as governance, policy development, and strategic planning. She has also played a central role in supporting the continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices.

At an international level, Dr. Prisacariu collaborates with organizations in higher education and has contributed to more than 50 evaluation panels assessing study programs, higher education institutions, and quality assurance agencies across Europe and beyond. She also acts as a lead consultant, supporting quality assurance agencies in the development and revision of external quality assurance frameworks.

Dr. Prisacariu holds a Ph.D. in Education, with a focus on quality assurance and accreditation systems. She has also been a Research Fellow at the Institute of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Helsinki.

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Dr. Kevin Koidl is an experienced researcher, innovation strategist, and academic with more than twenty years of expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, and interdisciplinary research management. He has led and delivered high-impact, independently funded projects across Europe and the United States, with a strong focus on translating advanced technologies into practical applications in both academic and industry contexts.

He has secured over €1.1 million in funding for research and innovation initiatives and brings extensive experience in mentoring research teams and developing advanced STEM curricula. His work in curriculum design and delivery spans areas such as artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data storytelling, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Koidl has taught and trained both students and professionals internationally, including in Ireland, the United States, Italy, and Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and remains actively involved in advisory boards, nonprofit organizations, and innovation-driven initiatives across Europe.

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