I am a seasoned, results-driven leader with extensive experience in data science and artificial intelligence. As the Head of Security Analytics at ING, I lead the strategic direction and execution of high-quality analytics and data strategy. My expertise in AI, data science, and analytics has been honed through a series of progressive leadership roles, including serving as the AI Practice Leader for IBM Benelux and Principal Data Scientist for IBM Europe, where I played a key role in defining the AI strategy at the EU level and developing industry-aligned AI-powered solutions.
I have a proven track record of delivering value through data-driven insights, with experience building and validating AI models and consulting for clients at IBM, Mobiquity, and Easytobook. My academic background includes a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, as well as several well-cited papers published in top-tier international scientific journals. I am certified as a Distinguished Data Scientist by the Open Group and, as of 2022, serve as a board member for the Data Scientist profession certification. In 2023, I became a visiting researcher at the Cybersecurity Lab of the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at Delft University.