About Marlène
As a PhD-trained data scientist and ecologist with over 10 years of expertise, I specialize in transforming complex data into actionable insights. My passion lies at the intersection of (spatial) data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.
What I offer
- Data Insight & Strategy: I help businesses and researchers make sense of their data through effective management and governance strategies, ensuring impactful decision-making.
- Visualization & Automation: Whether it's creating compelling dashboards or automating data processes, I am particularly passionate about visual storytelling.
- Training and Capacity Building : data literacy training, data governance, (spatial) statistics, (web)mapping with R.
Reach out, and let's explore how I can support your data oriented projects!
Technical skills
- Programming: R, Python, Bash, SQL, with previous experience in MATLAB, SAS and Stata.
- Statistical Modeling & Machine Learning: Proficient in handling spatial and temporal data, as well as using a series of ML algorithms, LLMs, etc.
- Bayesian Data Analysis: Skilled in analytic programming with R and Python.
- Dashboard & Web Applications: Proficient in Plotly, R Shiny, Dash, Tableau, Power BI for data visualization and analytics.
- GIS & Spatial Data Science: Experienced in R, Python, Leaflet, QGIS, ArcGIS, Graphab, and MitiConnect.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Dutch
Basic
Can work on-site
Ghent (up to 50km)
Experience
- Terra Data(Geo)Data Science and TrainingCONSULTING AND AUDITSAugust 2025 - Today (10 months)Ghent, BelgiumConsultancy, data science, data analysis, data visualization and training services in data literacy, data governance, spatial data analysis and programming.
- Biotope EnvironnementProject ManagerENVIRONMENTALJune 2023 - March 2026 (2 years and 9 months)Brussels, Belgium
- Leading projects with public authorities, private companies and NGOs. Dissemination of results to partners and clients. Drafting of project proposals for public and private tenders. Financial follow‑up of projects.
- Leading the innovation strategy within the company as well as data governance initiatives, developping internal tools.
- Tools: R, QGIS, Graphab, ArcGIS, PostgreSQL, Docker, CI/CD
- Université Louvain-la-NeuvePostdoc ‑ Data Science and EcologyRESEARCHDecember 2021 - June 2023 (1 year and 6 months)Brussels, Belgium
- Interviews stakeholders and experts, organization of participatory workshops and focus groups with different actors on urban ecology and animal‑inclusive cities
- Seminars for researchers : Introduction to R Programming and Data Analysis
- Tools: Python, R, QGIS ‑ Fields: wildlife, biodiversity, urban ecology, data visualization, planning
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Education
- PhD in GeographyUniversity of Luxembourg2021Thesis : Linking urban landscapes to ecosystem services and carbon flows. A European analysis.
- Master's Degree in Statistics and EconometricsUniversity Toulouse 1 (Toulouse School of Economics) and University Paul abatier2015