Tech stack
Back-end

SQL

Python
Miscellaneous

Machine Learning

Hadoop
Front-end

Node.js
Cloud

OpenShift
Langues
Maternelle Dutch
Dutch
Maternelle
English
Courant
Français
Bon
Spanish
Moyen
German
Moyen
Expériences professionnelles
Since 2006
Communications Officer & Head of Communications (de facto) @ EUROPEAN ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK
01 January 2016 - 31 December 2023
Developed and implemented data-driven communication strategies, coordinated a team of 4, and collaborated with NGOs, governments, and EU institutions.
Independent Digital Artist @ INDEPENDENT DIGITAL ARTIST
01 January 2002 - 31 December 2022
Designed interactive art installations utilizing computer vision techniques such as object detection, facial recognition, and real-time tracking, showcased in various venues.
Policy Officer @ BELGIAN ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK
01 January 2011 - 31 December 2016
Analysed the implementation of EU policies in Belgium and created policy recommendations informed by data analysis and stakeholder collaboration.
Policy Officer @ FLEMISH ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK
01 January 2006 - 31 December 2011
Developed policy recommendations based on lived experiences of people in poverty.
Études et diplômes
Since 1994
Artificial Intelligence @ KU Leuven
01 September 2021 - 30 June 2024
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (Magna cum laude)

Python & SQL @ Syntra
01 January 2020 - 30 June 2022
Evening classes in Python and SQL.

Philosophy @ KU Leuven
01 September 1994 - 30 June 1999
Master of Arts in Philosophy (Cum laude).

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