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Stijn Van Hijfte

Senior Lead AI & Innovation @ Datashift
Belgium

Stijn Van Hijfte is a seasoned data and analytics professional with over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, combining a broad skillset with specialized expertise in data governance, ETL, reporting, risk, and business intelligence. His extensive consultancy background has enabled him to effectively bridge complex technical challenges with strategic business objectives, delivering tangible value through data-driven insights and analytics.

Top roles

Application/Solution Architect< 2 years
Consultant (Specialist)5 - 10 years
Project / Program Manager2 - 5 years

Back-end

SQL
Artificial intelligence
Python

Miscellaneous

Database
Databricks

ETL Datawarehouse

ETL / Datawarehouse
Language
Fluent English
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Work experience
Since 2014
Senior Lead AI & Innovation @ Datashift
01 January 2023 -

Led multidisciplinary data teams to deliver strategic analytics projects focused on improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Lecturer Applied Computer Science @ Howest
01 January 2017 -

Lectured on applied computer science.

IT Lead @ FARI
01 January 2023 - 01 June 2025

Supported the business in the implementation of cloud, automation and IT solutions.

Manager Innovation @ Sia partners
01 January 2021 - 01 January 2023

Led GDPR-driven data governance and cybersecurity initiatives.

Lead AI & RPA - Cyber Security @ DXC
01 January 2020 - 01 January 2021

Governance assessment for data & AI projects.

Senior Consultant @ Deloitte
01 January 2019 - 01 March 2020

Automated marketing for finance departments across different industries.

Innovation Officer @ NN insurance
01 January 2017 - 01 January 2019

Dashboard development and automation of data and service processes.

Senior Risk Consultant @ EY
01 January 2015 - 01 January 2017

Development of financial risk models and implementation of new digital processes.

Financial Advisor @ Deutsche Bank
01 January 2014 - 01 January 2015

Implementation of the new digital platform for internal and external stakeholders.

Education experience
Since 2014
Psychology @ University
01 March 2025 - 01 March 2025

Bachelor's degree in psychology.

AI and business @ University
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2024

Master's degree focusing on artificial intelligence in business contexts.

HRM @ University
01 January 2024 - 01 January 2024

Master's degree in Human Resource Management.

Taxation @ University
01 January 2015 - 01 January 2015

Master's degree in taxation.

Business Economics @ University
01 January 2014 - 01 January 2014

Master's degree in business economics.

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