Vidal Alí González Cucurachi

Vidal Alí González Cucurachi is an accomplished data science professional currently serving as the Lead Data Scientist at Nu since August 2025, focusing on machine learning and AI initiatives for Global Collections. Prior to this role, Vidal held the position of Director of Data Science at Algorithia from January 2022 to August 2025, where leadership was demonstrated in building high-performing teams and establishing analytical capabilities at Grupo Salinas. From July 2021 to August 2025, Vidal was also the Director of Data Science at Grupo Salinas while having previously contributed to BBVA en México in various data science roles, addressing business challenges in commercial intelligence and fraud prevention. Earlier experience includes a Senior Data Scientist position at OPI Analytics and a Data Scientist role at CIMAT, alongside academic contributions as a Teaching Assistant. Vidal holds a Master of Science in Probability and Statistics from Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas A. C., along with additional qualifications in analytics, data management, and business administration from IPADE Business School and Tecnológico de Monterrey.