Eva Vandaele

Data Scientist @ Proximus Ada

Brussels, Belgium

Building bridges between technology and users. I am passionate about designing user-focused AI solutions that deliver real value, spark enthusiasm, and promote broader digital transformation roadmaps. Combining technical expertise, change management skills, and experience in AI strategy, I support digital transformation projects end-to-end. My cross-sector experience and broad interest drive me to explore transversal solutions, challenge assumptions and bring innovative solutions that help organizations turn their AI ambitions into tangible results.

Top roles

Data Analyst< 2 years

AI Specialist< 2 years

Data Protection Officer (DPO)< 2 years

Miscellaneous

Machine Learning

Power Platform

Cloud

Azure

Systems

Linux

Back-end

Python

Sales

Communication skills

Language

Native Dutch

Dutch

Native

English

Fluent

French

Good

German

Good

Work experience

Since 2017

Data Scientist @ Proximus Ada

01 February 2026 - Present

Building bridges between technology and users, designing user-focused AI solutions.

Senior AI Engineer @ EY

01 July 2024 - 31 January 2026

Led AI use case intakes, translating business needs into concrete AI solutions, and presented projects to cross-functional expert committees.

PhD candidate in Computational Chemistry @ Universität Zürich | University of Zurich

01 October 2019 - 31 May 2024

Used quantum mechanical modelling methods and high-performance computing for research.

Research Scientist @ imec

01 September 2017 - 31 August 2019

Generated insights into a novel solid nanocomposite electrolyte for Li-ion batteries.

Education experience

Since 2012

Computational Chemistry @ University of Zurich

01 October 2019 - 31 May 2024

PhD candidate in Computational Chemistry, focusing on quantum mechanical modelling methods and sustainable hydrogen production processes.

Chemistry @ KU Leuven

01 September 2015 - 30 June 2017

Master's degree in Chemistry.

Molecular Science and Technology @ Universiteit Leiden

01 August 2014 - 30 June 2015

Erasmus exchange in Molecular Science and Technology.

Chemistry @ KU Leuven

01 September 2012 - 30 June 2015

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.