Professional Experience
2023-2024: Data Strategist, Van Marcke Group, Kortrijk
Hired by the Chief Strategy Officer to establish a data vision and roadmap at the Group level. Led the exploration of AI tools to improve business processes and customer experience, including generative AI models.
2022-2023: Manager Data & Analytics, Partenamut, Brussels
Responsible for data architecture, platform engineering, data governance, release management, and operations. Assessed monitoring systems for machine learning models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
2022: Data Strategist, Brussels Airport Company, Zaventem
Trained business users on advanced analytics solutions and restructured data teams. Conducted ideation sessions to gather business requirements and secure team endorsement.
2020-2021: Data Strategist, Partenamut, Brussels
Led the transformation of the BI department into an organization with analytics translators, data scientists, and data engineers. Managed hiring and integration of AI tools and technologies.
2015-2019: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Leyton Group, Paris
Restructured the marketing department, initiated cross-selling strategies, and developed digital channels. Led corporate social responsibility programs centered on sailing.
2013-2015: Head of Scientific Department, Leyton Belgium, Brussels
Introduced work methodologies to improve consultants' efficiency and facilitated training for new recruits.
1999-2009: Data Scientist, Ministry of Defense, Brussels
Conducted research on electronic mine countermeasures and served as a scientific expert in NATO discussion groups.
Education
- PhD in Physics, Royal Military Academy & University of Namur, 2004
- Master's in Physics, University of Namur, 1999
- Teaching Degree in Physics, University of Namur, 1999
- Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Harvard University, 2019
- Certificate in Digital Strategy, Columbia Business School, 2018
Skills
- Data strategy, data governance, enterprise architecture
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualization
- Leadership, change management, resource development
- Hybrid and multicloud environments
- Python, AWS, Azure, GCP, Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, SAP
Fluent in English, French, and Dutch.