Description

Computer Science Engineer with a PhD specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision, and over 8 years of experience in industrial and academic R&D across AI and robotics. Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and deploying machine learning and perception systems, with deep hands-on experience in Python, JAX, and PyTorch, as well as strong proficiency in C/C++ for performance-critical components. Comfortable working across the full R&D lifecycle, from research and prototyping to optimization, integration, and deployment in real-world robotic systems.

Computer Science Engineer with a PhD in AI and Computer Vision
8+ years of R&D experience in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Strong expertise in Python, JAX, and PyTorch; experienced in C/C++ for high-performance systems
Extensive background in developing, training, and deploying AI and perception models
Quick to adapt to new technologies, tools, and research paradigms
Strong analytical mindset with a proven ability to break down complex problems into manageable, modular solutions
Experienced across the full pipeline: research, prototyping, optimization, and deployment
Comfortable working at the intersection of research and engineering in multidisciplinary teams

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Gent (up to 50km)

Ghent University
PhD researcher
RESEARCH
August 2018 - May 2022 (3 years and 9 months)
Gent, Belgium
In the context of my PhD project I researched novel (bio-inspired) approaches for AI at the intersection of machine learning and robotics.
artificial intelligence Python Data science Academic Writing Academic research
Addestino Innovation management
Data-science consultant
May 2022 - August 2022 (3 months)
Helped optimize and upgrade a sales forecasting at a large company in the food industry with the aim of reducing waste and increase margins.
analyzed and optimized the forecasting model itself
cleanup of the data pipeline
suggested future directions for the project
Data science Python R Azure DevOps
3D Systems
Robotics Engineer
August 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Gent, Belgium
Worked as a c++ and python software developer for an automated robotic welding saas platform. I was responsible for the classification of welds as well as the interfacing with the CAD file framework.
Python C++ Agile method Software Development