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Unit8

Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a leading Swiss data services company dedicated to helping non-digital native companies transform data into value through data science, analytics, and AI. Headquartered in Lausanne, with offices in Zürich, Bern, Frankfurt, Kraków, and Wrocław, Unit8 has grown to over 130 world-class data experts. Our team includes professionals with experience at Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Palantir. Unit8’s mission is to drive the adoption of AI and data science in traditional industries. Since its inception, Unit8 has completed over 200 data and AI projects for some of the world’s most recognized brands.

OtherArtificial Intelligence101-500Zürich (+ 3 locations)

Our team

Dr Marcin Pietrzyk

Founder & CEO

Before founding Unit8, Marcin led Big Data & BI at Swisscom. With IT consulting and software development experience, he applies AI and data science to solve business challenges. Committed to engineering for good, he drives AI for Good at Unit8.

Michal Rachtan

Founder & CTO

Michal is the CTO and co-founder. With over 10 years of experience, he builds distributed systems and data applications. Previously a Tech Lead at Palantir, he has worked in aerospace, airlines, chemical, and banking across Europe and the US.

Magdalena Michnik

Talent Acquisition Partner

She excels at connecting top Data & AI talent with exciting opportunities. If you have a passion for tech and are looking for your next challenge, she would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out and explore new possibilities together!

Tech stack

Java

React

Python

AWS

C++

Azure

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Our History

Unit8 was founded in 2017 by Marcin Pietrzyk and Michał Wolski, who shared a vision to help businesses harness the power of data and AI. Starting in Zurich, the company quickly expanded to Lausanne and Krakow, building a strong client base across various industries. Even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Unit8 continued to grow and innovate. Today, Unit8 is a leading AI consulting firm dedicated to making data science accessible and valuable for businesses and driving real, measurable results. Join us on our exciting journey!