I am a seasoned, results-driven leader with extensive experience in the data science and artificial intelligence fields. 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 in building and validating AI models and consulting for clients at IBM, Mobiquity and Easytobook. My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics from Wageningen University, the Netherlands, and several well-cited papers in top-tier international scientific journals. I have received a number of honours and awards in the US, Europe, and Brazil. I am certified as a Distinguished Data Scientist by the OpenGroup, and as of 2022, I act 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.