Joshua Valdez | Director, Operations IT - Data, Analytics & AI, Digital Transformation
AstraZeneca

For over a decade, I’ve been supporting digital transformation efforts, leveraging Semantics and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to drive innovation in data management. My expertise lies in building scalable, ontology-driven systems and knowledge graphs that enable smarter, more efficient decision-making and data reuse.
With a background in computational linguistics and machine learning, I have led transformative projects across a wide array of industries, helping organizations harness the full potential of their data. I’m passionate about turning unstructured data into actionable insights, enabling businesses to unlock new opportunities.