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I am an accomplished data professional with a unique blend of academic rigor and industry expertise. With a PhD in Economic History and years of postdoctoral research, I developed advanced analytical skills, mastering data processing, integration, and visualization for complex datasets. My career transitioned into strategic leadership and technical roles, where I have designed scalable data solutions, automated workflows, and delivered impactful insights that drive business outcomes. At my best when bridging technical and business needs, I thrive in environments requiring innovation, collaboration, and a focus on data quality and operational efficiency. My academic and professional journey equips me to deliver both deep technical solutions and high-level strategic insights.
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- Walden DigitalData & Analytics LeadLOGISTIEK & SUPPLY CHAINjuli 2025 - Vandaag (11 maanden)Leading a 10-person international team within Walden Digital’s Data Analytics & Digital Innovation department, I’m responsible for the strategy, governance, and delivery of our data and analytics platforms. My work focuses on establishing a solid data governance framework, improving pipeline efficiency from ingestion to insight, and strengthening data quality and security across all environments. I oversee the evolution of our data models and gold-layer structures to ensure scalability, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.In parallel, I act as Product Owner for several components of our digital products and internal reporting, ensuring that data capabilities translate into tangible value for both clients and internal stakeholders. Beyond the technical foundation, I emphasize cross-team collaboration, clear processes, and continuous improvement to build a sustainable and high-performing data culture.
- Walden DigitalData Scientist & Data EngineerPHARMACEUTISCHE INDUSTRIEseptember 2024 - juli 2025 (9 maanden)At Walden Digital's international Data & AI team, I developed a fully automated classification tool using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Spark within three weeks, replacing a costly commercial solution and saving approximately €150k annually while maintaining or improving quality. Subsequently, I contributed to the data engineering foundation of a new, in-house business intelligence SaaS product, focusing on data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across bronze and silver layers, and crafting robust gold scripts to power insights in PowerBI. A third project I worked on entailed the development of a number of Machine Learning use cases, also embedded in the Saas product.
- PlainsightAnalytics ConsultantDIGITAAL BUREAU & IT-CONSULTANCYseptember 2024 - Vandaag (1 jaar en 9 maanden)Analytics Consultant for a range of small and larger projects.
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Opleidingen
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), HistoryUniversity of Antwerp2010Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), History
- IT Policy for Government Organizations, Public AdministrationAntwerp Management School2016IT Policy for Government Organizations, Public Administration