Dr. Petr Kadlec

Delivering business value with AI and Digital Transformation | Public speaker | Startup advisor | Top 75 AI innovator

Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

About

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding businesses through the complex process of digital transformation. Drawing upon my expertise in modern technologies and methodologies, such as AI and agile, I've worked with numerous large organizations transforming their operations and supply chains. With my background in top management consulting and exposure to technology startups, I am equipped to work effectively with top management, ensuring rapid value delivery through digital initiatives. Above all, I prioritize real-world results and clear communication, believing in a hands-on, collaborative approach to create enduring business value.

Experience

  • Digital Transformation at aramco
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Key responsibilities: - Leading complex digital transformation efforts with top management exposure - Leading Supply Chain digital transformation efforts

  • Data Science Director at Leaf Logistics
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Key responsibilities: - Development and automation of business processes across Leaf's digital values chain - Embedding data science at the core of Leaf's Sales, Operations, and Customer Success processes - Defining Leaf's Product strategy

  • A.T. Kearney (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Manager
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 · 4 mos

      Key responsibilities: - Co-leadership of UK analytics and data science team including recruitment, development and mentoring of junior analytics and data science consultants - Business development activities related to supply chain optimization and operations engagements - Project management of top management engagements - Acting as Subject Matter Expert in: -- Operations and supply chain analytics topics including supply chain network optimisation, inventory optimisation, complexity reduction, and cost-to-serve optimisation -- Digital, AI, and data science applications for solving complex business problems including development of Proof-of-Concept and Minimum Viable Products and partnering with specialised digital solutions providers

    • Analytics Manager
      Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Key responsibilities: - Project management of top management engagements (directly managed 10+ engagements) incl. analytics and non-analytics engagements in with focus on operations and supply chain optimization - Recruitment, development and mentoring of junior analytics and data science consultants - Conducting trainings (statistics, operations analytics, etc.) for junior consultants - Acting as Subject Matter Expert in: -- Operations and supply chain analytics topics including supply chain network optimisation, inventory optimisation, complexity reduction, and cost-to-serve optimisation -- Digital, AI, and data science applications for solving complex business problems including development of Proof-of-Concept and Minimum Viable Products

    • Analytics Associate
      Jun 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Key responsibilities: - Contribution as analytics and data science expert to top management engagements - Development of supply chain optimization models including production and distribution network optimization and transportation optimization - Leading workstreams related to process improvement, customer value proposition optimization, spend transparency development, etc.

  • Project manager and Consultant at Evonik Industries AG
    Nov 2010 - May 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Key responsibilities: - Managing global roll-out of Continuous Improvement Process and Operational Excellence (OEE, Six Sigma) projects - Leveraging data science and analytics to achieve cost savings and product quality improvement in operations environment - Statistical data analysis

  • Lecturer in Computational Intelligence at Bournemouth University
    Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 · 10 mos

    Key responsibilities: - Development of data-driven soft sensors and other industrial applications of predictive analytics - Publication of research articles and presenting at scientific and industry conferences - Supervision of PhD students