Python Predictions is a team with a healthy mix of business and technical oriented data profiles. Our passion for data science and our shared values are what connects us and why we enjoy working together for our clients. Since January 2020, Python Predictions is part of the Tobania group, the leading Belgian Business & Technology Consulting company. We are happy to introduce you to our team, our PyTobians.
Wouter Buckinx
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Since 2006, Wouter Buckinx is co-founder and managing partner at Python Predictions. Wouter is a master in applied economics, an advanced master in marketing analysis, and concluded his PhD in the domain of predicting individual customer behavior at Ghent University in 2005. He is clearly customer oriented, and an expert in delivering tailor-made, robust solutions.
Geert Verstraeten
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Since 2006, Geert Verstraeten is co-founder and managing partner at Python Predictions. He is a master in applied economics, an advanced master in marketing analysis, and concluded his PhD in predictive analytics in 2005. At Python Predictions, Geert focuses on general management, project management and training. His ambition is to coach data scientists and their managers to become successful with data science and prediction.
Jan Muermans
Data Strategist
Jan is senior Data Strategist at Python Predictions. He joined our team in August 2015 after starting his career in FMCG, where he obtained strong business understanding. At Python Predictions, he built modern data science and analytical project management skills throughout projects in a wide range of industries. Today, Jan mainly works as project manager, data science team lead or analytics translator. He has a solid track record for making sure his projects create real value.
Klaas Van den Heede
Data Scientist
Klaas joined Python Predictions in 2016 and combines a master in bio-engineering with an advanced master in economics. After working abroad in the non-profit sector, he has built experience in advanced analytics and predictive modeling for several years within the financial sector and in fundraising.
At Python Predictions, he mainly works on projects in the telecommunications industry.
At Python Predictions, he mainly works on projects in the telecommunications industry.
Elien Catthoor
Talent Manager
Elien joined Python Predictions as a Talent Manager in July 2017. She holds a master’s degree in educational science from Ghent University, and gained five years of experience in human resource management before joining.
At Python Predictions, Elien’s main responsibilities are retention of talent and recruitment of new team members. Besides this, Elien is also in charge of general office management.
At Python Predictions, Elien’s main responsibilities are retention of talent and recruitment of new team members. Besides this, Elien is also in charge of general office management.
Benoît Vandekerkhove
Data Scientist
Benoît joined Python Predictions as a Data Scientist in February 2019. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics specialized in Statistical Engineering from the University of Nantes, France.
Since he started at Python Predictions, Benoît developed skills in data analysis, segmentation, recommendations and predictive modelling. He has been working for clients in a wide range of industries such as retail, energy, banking and telco.
Since he started at Python Predictions, Benoît developed skills in data analysis, segmentation, recommendations and predictive modelling. He has been working for clients in a wide range of industries such as retail, energy, banking and telco.
Nick Janssens
Data Strategist
Nick has joined Python Predictions in 2020 after doing PhD research in geology. In his first two years, Nick was data scientist and gained expertise in big data processing and predictive analytics.
As data strategist, Nick has grown expertise in analytics translation, analytical orchestration and change management over various sectors.
Sam Borms
Data Scientist
Sam joined Python Predictions as a Data Scientist in September 2020.
He holds a Master's degree in Business Economics from Solvay Brussels School, had a brief stint as a financial risk management consultant, and holds a joint PhD from the Université de Neuchâtel and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. During his research, he studied how to use textual data to generate better time series forecasts. He is an open-source software adept.
He holds a Master's degree in Business Economics from Solvay Brussels School, had a brief stint as a financial risk management consultant, and holds a joint PhD from the Université de Neuchâtel and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. During his research, he studied how to use textual data to generate better time series forecasts. He is an open-source software adept.
Sander Vanden Hautte
Data Scientist
Sander joined Python Predictions as a Data Scientist in February 2021.
He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (ICT) and performed PhD research specializing in monitoring industrial assets and detecting anomalies. Before his PhD research, Sander has gained several years of experience as a developer and technical analyst in the insurance domain.
He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering (ICT) and performed PhD research specializing in monitoring industrial assets and detecting anomalies. Before his PhD research, Sander has gained several years of experience as a developer and technical analyst in the insurance domain.
Daan Nyckees
Data Scientist
Daan joined Python Predictions as a Data Scientist in March 2021. He holds Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy and in Statistical Data Analysis, from Ghent University.
Before joining Python Predictions, Daan gained experience in banking and KYC.
Before joining Python Predictions, Daan gained experience in banking and KYC.
Hannes Bulté
Customer Success Manager
Hannes joined Python Predictions as a Customer Success Manager in June 2021. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Business & Event Management. Afterwards, he obtained experience in Business Development & Recruitment at Teksystems where he gained the love for data.
Hannes is the person who is going to support your organization in every part of the data journey. He understands (our) clients like no one else and helps them to become futureproof and data driven.
Hannes is the person who is going to support your organization in every part of the data journey. He understands (our) clients like no one else and helps them to become futureproof and data driven.
Hendrik De Winter
Data Scientist
In July 2021, Hendrik joined the Python Predictions team as a Data Scientist. With a Master’s degree in Business Statistics and Data Science from the University of Leuven, Belgium, he feels comfortable in data analysis, predictive modelling and more elaborate statistical methods.
Hendrik has a great interest in topics such as segmentation, classification, dimension reduction, association rules and time series analysis.
Hendrik has a great interest in topics such as segmentation, classification, dimension reduction, association rules and time series analysis.
Elena De Roeck
Data Scientist
In September 2021, Elena joined the Python Predictions team as a Data Scientist.
She graduated in Business Engineering: Data Analytics at Ghent University. During her diverse education she grew familiar with data analysis, predictive modelling and segmentation.
She graduated in Business Engineering: Data Analytics at Ghent University. During her diverse education she grew familiar with data analysis, predictive modelling and segmentation.
Nicolás Morandi
Data Engineer
Nicolás joined the Python Predictions team as a Data Engineer in September 2021. He holds a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Nicolás started his career working several years in different Software Engineering related positions and industries abroad. He then decided to focus on Data Engineering in order to build impactful applications that leverage the power of Data and AI.
Nicolás started his career working several years in different Software Engineering related positions and industries abroad. He then decided to focus on Data Engineering in order to build impactful applications that leverage the power of Data and AI.
Bernd Schrooten
Data Engineer
In September 2021, Bernd joined Python Predictions as a Data Engineer. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Engineering with a major in artificial intelligence from the University of Leuven.
He started his career working for a couple of start-ups as a Full Stack Engineer. During this time, he obtained a Master's degree in Management from the Solvay Business School. Having found an interest in cloud computing and data pipelines, he decided to continue his career as a Data Engineer.
He started his career working for a couple of start-ups as a Full Stack Engineer. During this time, he obtained a Master's degree in Management from the Solvay Business School. Having found an interest in cloud computing and data pipelines, he decided to continue his career as a Data Engineer.
Joost Neujens
Data Scientist
Joost joined Python Predictions as a Data Scientist in October 2021. He holds a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Spatial Modelling from KU Leuven.
For 4 years, he explored the digital side of geography by automating spatial data pipelines or extracting patterns out of satellite imagery. Joost has experience in the sectors of asset management, insurance & humanitarian aid.
For 4 years, he explored the digital side of geography by automating spatial data pipelines or extracting patterns out of satellite imagery. Joost has experience in the sectors of asset management, insurance & humanitarian aid.
Karel Vandendriessche
Data Scientist
Karel joined Python Predictions as a Data Scientist in October 2021. He obtained a MSc. in New Media and Society at UGent.
By doing research on media consumption, smartphone log data and technology adoption, Karel gained relevant experience in data science.
By doing research on media consumption, smartphone log data and technology adoption, Karel gained relevant experience in data science.
Samuel Franssens
Data Strategist
Samuel joined Python Predictions as a Data Strategist in October 2021. He holds Master’s degrees in Psychology and in Statistics, and a PhD in Business Economics, all from KU Leuven.
Before joining Python Predictions, Samuel was an assistant professor at Rennes School of Business (France) and a postdoc researcher at KU Leuven. His research focused on consumer psychology and he taught (sustainable) consumer behavior, data analysis, and business analytics.
Before joining Python Predictions, Samuel was an assistant professor at Rennes School of Business (France) and a postdoc researcher at KU Leuven. His research focused on consumer psychology and he taught (sustainable) consumer behavior, data analysis, and business analytics.
Salar Rezvan Rabbani
Senior Analyst
Salar joined Python Predictions as a Senior Analyst in November 2021. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Management Studies.
Salar gained experience in various marketing positions where he eventually focused on data analysis and visualization with tools such as Power BI to build insightful dashboards for business stakeholders.
Salar gained experience in various marketing positions where he eventually focused on data analysis and visualization with tools such as Power BI to build insightful dashboards for business stakeholders.
