Daniel Edsgärd

Daniel Edsgärd is a highly experienced data science professional currently serving as the Head of Data Science at Electrolux since February 2019, where responsibilities include supervising data scientists, managing projects, and advising on data science strategy. Prior to this, Daniel worked as a Data Scientist at Telia Company, focusing on big data analytics for multiple business lines. Daniel’s academic background includes significant research accomplishments as a Postdoctoral Associate at Karolinska Institutet, where expertise in quantitative data analysis and cancer virus expression analysis was developed. With a PhD in Bioinformatics from the Technical University of Denmark and a Master's degree in Engineering Molecular Biotechnology from Uppsala University, Daniel's extensive experience is complemented by various teaching and lecturing roles across notable institutions.