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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


DELOITTE

Brussels, Belgium

Senior Data Scientist

Sept 2023 - Present

Data Scientist with a focus on implementing Machine Learning solutions related to Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision. My responsibilities include:

  • Product Manager (PM) for an in-house developed, Gen AI-powered regulatory intellegence solution
  • Team Leader of the technical/data science team at several client engagements
  • Back-end developer on several projects with a focus on Gen AI products
  • Machine learning engineer, including training custom models (CNNs and LLMs) but also prompt engineering for foundational Generative AI models
  • Data scientist, including data analytics and data visualization for projects in several different industries
  • Liaising with clients and other stakeholders to identify their needs, proposing solutions, and presenting results

TRILATIONS

Antwerp, Belgium

Data Consultant

Sept 2020 - June 2022

Data Consultant at a management consultancy firm that delivers actionable insights based on quantitative business measures and comprehensive data analytics techniques, with a focus on clients in the pharmaceutical industry. My responsibilities included:

  • Creating holistic dashboards
  • Data modelling, pipelining, processing, analysis, and visualisation
  • Identifying client needs, designing and implementing solutions, and discussing results with C-level executives

EDUCATION


UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Sydney, Australia

Master of Data Science - High Distinction

Sept 2022 - June 2023

This master degree aims at developing the analytical and technical skills necessary to use data science to guide strategic decisions. It covers topics such as machine learning, data mining, computational statistics, and visual analytics. During the coursework, a lot of attention is given to applications in business. I specialised in deep learning for computer vision and natural language processing.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN (KU Leuven)

Leuven, Belgium

MSc of Mechanical Engineering - Distinction

Sept 2018 - June 2020

For my Master's, I specialized in mechatronics and robotics, honing in on defining and tuning the synergy of the construction, sensing, actuation and control of machinery. In my master thesis, I focused on the sensing part of mechatronic systems, developing a measurement system for liquid interfaces.

During my Master's, I participated in the Erasmus Programme and studied at the TU Wien in Vienna.

BSc of Engineering Sciences - Distinction

Sept 2015 - June 2018

This Bachelor's programme includes essential engineering competences (like mathematics, computer science, chemistry, mechanics, economics etc.), integrating all disciplines of basic sciences, engineering and technology. This creates a strong foundation to analytically solve all kinds of technical problems. I chose for a specialisition in Electrotechnical and Mechanical Engineering.

OTHER EXPERIENCES


Faculty Communicator at the University of Sydney

2022 - 2023

As faculty communicator of the faculty of engineering, I organised welcome events and fulfilled the role of lead mentor. This meant I trained the mentors who would be guiding students through their journey on the campuses of the University of Sydney.

Member of the European Youth Parliament

2014 - 2020

  • I have chaired international academic research committees exploring European law and policy, as I have attended events in different academic capacities such as President, Vice-President, and Chairperson, as well as organisational roles such as Head-Organiser and Head of Jury. These events took place in countries such as Belgium, Portugal, Slovenia, Serbia, Luxembourg, Finland, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and the UK.
  • I was board member of EYP Belgium in charge of finance and fundraising.

Trainer at "Parlons Ensemble de l'Europe"

2019

I chaired an academic research group at this event, which was organised by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and aimed at including youth in politics and decision-making.

Board Member at the Engineering Student Association (VTK)

2017 - 2018

Board member for PR & Communications for the engineering student association VTK (Vlaamse Technische Kring).

SKILLS


  • Programming - Python (including libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch and TensorFlow), R, C, MATLAB, SQL, TypeScript, React
  • Cloud computing platforms – Azure, AWS
  • Business Intelligence – QlikView, Qlik Sense, Tableau
  • Software Development – GitHub, JIRA, Azure DevOps
  • Technical – LaTeX, CAD, FEM
  • TOEFL – 118
  • GMAT – 750

LANGUAGES


  • Fluent – Dutch, English
  • Conversational – German, French

CERTIFICATIONS


  • PRINCE2 | Project Management Certification by PeopleCert | Brussels, Belgium | 2024
  • Standard Mental Health First Aider | Mental Health First Aid International | Sydney, Australia | 2022
  • Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp | Udemy Course | 2021
  • German B2 | Intensive German Summer Course at Sprachenzentrum Wien | Vienna, Austria | 2018
  • Industry 4 | Summer Course of the Board of European Students of Technology on "Next Generation Industry" | Rome, Italy | 2018

AWARDS


  • University of Sydney | Postgraduate Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Master of Data Science | 2023
  • University of Sydney | Postgraduate High Honour Roll | Highest mark in the course “Machine Learning and Data Mining” | 2023
  • Flanders | Laureate of the Plato competition | Competition for translating ancient Greek | 2015
  • KU Leuven | Laureate of the Mathematics B-day | Mathematics competition for high-schoolers | 2014