David Guirado
Data Learning Manager
Discover the women and men who are advancing the use of data, inspiring their peers, and transforming organizations as we move towards a data-driven future.
Back to listingDavid’s experience and expertise
Driven by energy and enthusiasm, David excels at uniting teams around innovative products and projects. He fosters an open innovation approach built on co-creation and experimentation.
His career reflects extensive experience in public sector transformation and data valorization. He has served as a financial controller, a project manager for IT cost-tracking tools, a leader of open data initiatives, and a moderator for professional networks such as the ministerial Chief Data Officers community (AMDAC). He has held these responsibilities at France Travail, Urssaf Caisse Nationale, and DINUM (the French Interministerial Digital Directorate).
In 2026, David is in charge of data training at the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP), where he operates at both strategic and operational levels. He designs and implements data and AI literacy programs, playing a key role in strengthening the administration’s digital culture.
In addition to his professional duties, he has been supporting students in the Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence MBA at De Vinci Executive Education for several years. He mentors them through the methodological development of their professional theses, ensuring these projects serve as a genuine lever for career growth after graduation.
Passionate about the digital transformation of the public sector, David works to ensure that public services better meet citizens’ needs by leveraging data, collaboration, and open innovation.
A word from David
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
David's vision
What is your core conviction as a data leader, and how does it translate into your day-to-day actions? What is the key role of today’s data leaders in turning data into a lever for sustainable impact?
Data is a powerful lever for innovation, provided it is not reduced to its technical dimension alone. Above all, it must be accompanied by a deep understanding of human, organizational, and business challenges.
As a true driver of transformation, data requires user-centric approaches to effectively meet the needs and use cases of both today and tomorrow.
It also relies on a learning culture at every level, fostering upskilling and informed decision-making.
Finally, co-creation and co-innovation—whether internal or inter-organizational—are essential sources of value and creativity in a fast-evolving world.
David's inspirations
People who inspire me
That’s a tough question because there are so many people and I’m bound to forget some: Mick Levy, Gauthier Vasseur, Romain Conquet, Caroline Alazard, Chafika Chettaoui, Florence Haxel, Isabelle Hilali, Phuong Nguyen, Kevin Rosamont Prombo, Natacha NJONGWA YEPNGA, Charlotte Ledoux, Pierre-Philippe Cormeraie, and Alexandre Stopnicki (more on the AI side).
Books that inspire me
- Sortez vos données du frigo : Une entreprise performante avec la Data et l’IA by Mick Levy
- Devenez un data pionnier ! : Comprendre et exploiter les données en entreprise by Gauthier Vasseur
Podcast that inspire me
- DataGen with Robin Conquet
- Trench Tech with Mick Levy and Cyrille Chaudoit
- Le gagne pain with Bertrand Jonquois (For young people looking to explore digital careers, including data.)
- To follow: IMT Chair in the Economics of Data Commons
My work routines
- Regular monitoring via LinkedIn and Feedly.
- Attend events to listen to and engage with the ecosystems.
- Write weekly LinkedIn posts.
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