Faces Behind Spitch

The People Behind the Future of Collaborative Agentic AI

Introducing the team driving AI innovation for contact centers at Spitch.

Linda Graziano

Linda Graziano

Experienced Business Analyst with a background in Business Administration and Management and a strong passion for technology and innovation. She holds an MSc in Business and Entrepreneurship and has spent around ten years working in digital transformation, customer experience, and conversational AI, with a particular focus on improving customer interactions and service experiences. With an international background, she brings curiosity, adaptability, and a practical approach to solving complex challenges and connecting business needs with technology.

Interview

Can you introduce yourselves — what’s your background, hobbies, etc.?

My background is in projects where business and technology meet, and I’ve always been drawn to roles where I can turn complexity into practical and meaningful solutions. I enjoy finding solutions that are not only effective, but also make sense for the people who use them. I am originally from Piedmont, Italy, but I have been living in Switzerland for ten years. Before settling here, I had the opportunity to live in several countries, including China, Singapore, Australia, Ecuador, and the UK, which gave me a very international perspective and a strong curiosity for different cultures and ways of thinking. Outside of work, I enjoy playing the piano; however, these days, as a mother of two young daughters, most of my free time is happily spent with family. I believe that these experiences have made me adaptable, open-minded, and naturally curious – qualities that I bring into both my personal and professional life.

How would you describe yourselves at work?

I would say I’m pragmatic, open-minded, and collaborative. I like structure, but I also appreciate change when it brings growth or leads to a better outcome.

How did you first get to know Spitch?

I first got to know Spitch in my previous role at a telecommunications company, where I led projects focused on the evolution of IVR toward more digital customer service journeys. One of my responsibilities was exploring how automation and conversational AI could improve the customer experience and make support more efficient. As part of this work, I collaborated closely with Spitch on one of the first voicebot initiatives for customer service. It was my first opportunity to see conversational AI applied in a real business context, and I found it fascinating to see how technology could help simplify customer interactions while keeping the customer experience at the center. This collaboration gave me a deeper understanding of conversational AI and naturally strengthened my interest in the field. Joining Spitch felt like a natural step: an opportunity to work more closely with the technology itself while continuing to focus on creating meaningful, practical, and human-centered customer experiences.

What makes your profile unique within Spitch?

I bring together a business-oriented mindset with hands-on expertise in customer experience, digital transformation, and conversational AI. Before joining Spitch, I worked on the client side, where I led initiatives focused on improving IVR and customer self-service journeys. This helps me understand not only the technology itself, but also the practical challenges companies face when introducing AI and technology into real customer interactions.

You’ve recently authored a blog about your joint work on the SES project. What did you enjoy most about this collaboration?

For me, it was the feeling of continuous progress. The project kept evolving, and each step brought new challenges and opportunities to learn. I also really enjoyed working with Giorgia – we brought different strengths and perspectives, but always worked towards the same goal. I think that combination made the collaboration both effective and genuinely enjoyable.

What were your main takeaways from the SES journey?

Building trust with a customer takes time, and one of my biggest takeaways was how important it is to show progress along the journey. I learned that sharing results in a genuine and transparent way makes a real difference. I also realized how important flexibility is, as customer needs and technologies evolve quickly.

FAQ

What is the Collaborative Agentic AI Innovation Journey with SES?

The Collaborative Agentic AI Innovation Journey with SES (Società Elettrica Sopracenerina) and Spitch is a phased conversational AI transformation from a FAQ voicebot to a multilingual agentic AI ecosystem. It combines NLU, LLMs, RAG, and a Knowledge Agent.

When did the collaboration between SES and Spitch begin?

The collaboration began in 2023 with a focus on automating recurring FAQ requests on the voice channel for the Swiss Italian market. The first deployment was an Italian voicebot built with Natural Language Understanding (NLU).

How did the solution evolve after the first voicebot?

In 2024, SES extended the FAQ experience to a digital chat channel. In 2025, the solution became multilingual with a German voicebot for the Swiss German market.

What was the main technology shift in the project?

The project moved from rule-based NLU to generative AI. SES implemented a multilingual chatbot powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), grounded in SES documentation.

What does the Knowledge Agent do?

The Knowledge Agent gives SES control over knowledge governance. It lets the company manage, organize, and update the documents used by the chatbot, improving autonomy, agility, and content maintenance.

What are the key milestones in the SES innovation journey?

Key milestones include:

  • 2023: Italian FAQ voicebot
  • 2024: Digital chat channel
  • 2025: German voicebot
  • Shift from NLU to LLM + RAG
  • Introduction of a Knowledge Agent
What business benefits did SES gain from the partnership?

SES gained faster customer support, multichannel FAQ automation, multilingual consistency, and greater control over internal knowledge management.

What does the SES and Spitch partnership demonstrate?

The partnership demonstrates how conversational AI, agentic AI, and knowledge management can evolve in stages through close collaboration between a utility provider and an AI technology partner.

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