Summary
Rikard Gard is a data and AI leader with 13 years of experience who currently heads AI and Data Science at Epiroc, where he also acts as Head of Data Engineering. Trained as a statistician with master's and bachelor's degrees from Örebro University, he progressed from survey interviewer and government statistical roles to industrial data science and leadership, blending rigorous methodology with production ML. He has a track record of building cross-functional teams and turning complex statistical problems into operational analytics and scalable AI solutions across public and private sectors. Based in Örebro, Sweden, Rikard balances strategic vision with hands-on expertise in data engineering, and his background in rhetoric hints at strong communication skills that help him translate technical insights into business impact.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Statistik, Master's degree, Statistik at Örebro University