Sacha Krstulovic

Sacha Krstulovic is a highly respected cyber security and artificial intelligence expert with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. As Managing Director of Understand-AI.today, he plays a pivotal role in guiding organisations through the complexities of artificial intelligence, helping them move beyond industry hype to realise practical, impactful innovations. Known for his strategic clarity and technical depth, Sacha is a trusted authority on the ethical use and governance of AI—particularly in the realms of security, privacy, and trust. His engaging keynote speeches demystify the intersection of AI and cyber security, making him a sought-after speaker for technology-driven conferences worldwide.

With a Master’s degree in Engineering from ESTACA and a PhD in Technical Sciences from EPFL, Sacha’s technical expertise is grounded in rigorous academic training. He began his career with leading research institutions such as IDIAP, IRISA, and Toshiba Research, where he contributed to pioneering work including one of the first HMM-based speech synthesisers for the German language. He later joined Nuance Communications as a Senior Research Engineer, further cementing his reputation in speech recognition and AI innovation.

Sacha rose to prominence at Audio Analytic, the global leader in sound recognition, where he held several senior roles including Lead Research Engineer, Vice President of Technology, and Director of Innovation. His work was instrumental in the development of machine listening technologies that led to the company’s acquisition by Meta in 2022. He later brought his leadership to Music Tribe and Canopy, where he directed advanced AI engineering projects focused on audio intelligence and vehicle theft prevention—further demonstrating his capacity to apply AI in high-stakes, real-world scenarios.

A compelling communicator, Sacha’s TEDx talk “The Sounds Around Us” highlights his ability to make complex technological subjects accessible and inspiring. This clarity, combined with his deep technical insight and ethical focus, makes him an ideal speaker for any organisation navigating AI and cyber security. Hire Sacha Krstulovic via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency to bring trusted, transformative insights to your next event.