Alain Blanchette

Alain Blanchette is the Director of Data, IoT & AI at LAB3, a company that specializes in leveraging technology to enhance business solutions. He is based in Melbourne, Australia, and has a strong focus on utilizing AI and IoT technologies to improve road safety and operational efficiency in various sectors, particularly in transportation.

In his role, Blanchette has been involved in developing innovative solutions such as the NearMiss tool, which provides real-time data and visualizations to help road safety stakeholders make informed decisions about traffic management and infrastructure improvements. This solution aims to optimize investments in road safety by identifying high-risk areas and enabling proactive measures to prevent accidents.12

Blanchette is passionate about technology's potential to accelerate business transformation and improve public safety. His expertise includes integrating advanced data analytics and cloud solutions to address complex challenges within the transport system, as demonstrated in projects like the collaboration with Yarra Trams to enhance real-time network visibility.23