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Stealth | ex Helsing | ex Amazon | Fellow at the European Lab for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS)
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I am currently CAIO of a European sovereign AI company in stealth. Prior to that I was the Director of Artificial Intelligence at Helsing and the Chief Scientist for Amazon SageMaker. I am on the Advisory Board of several start-ups. I am also an Associate Member of the Department of Statistics at the University of Oxford and an ELLIS (https://ellis.eu/) Fellow. I published 100+ papers at top tier academic venues and hold 25+ US patents.
Université catholique de Louvain
Ph. D., Applied Sciences
January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2005
Université catholique de Louvain
Master, Electrical Engineering
January 1, 1996 – January 1, 2001
Helsing
Director, Artificial Intelligence
September 1, 2023 – January 1, 2026
Berlin, Germany
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Principal Applied Scientist, Machine Learning & AI
May 1, 2019 – August 1, 2023
Berlin Metropolitan Area
Amazon
Principal Applied Scientist, Machine Learning
April 1, 2017 – April 1, 2019
Berlin Area, Germany
Amazon
Researcher and Applied Science Manager, Machine Learning
October 1, 2013 – March 1, 2017
Berlin Area, Germany
Xerox
Research Area Manager, Machine Learning and Mechanism Design
November 1, 2011 – September 1, 2013
Greater Grenoble Metropolitan Area
Xerox
Research Scientist, Machine Learning
October 1, 2009 – October 1, 2011
Greater Grenoble Metropolitan Area
University College London
Postdoctoral Research Associate
April 1, 2006 – September 1, 2009
Université catholique de Louvain
Postdoctoral Researcher
July 1, 2005 – March 1, 2006
Université catholique de Louvain
Doctoral Researcher
September 1, 2001 – June 1, 2005
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate has a strong background in large, innovative tech companies (Amazon, Helsing) and research institutions, indicating a fit for fast-paced, research-driven environments. Their experience in establishing new teams and programs suggests an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset. The diversity of applications (e.g., SageMaker, search & recommendations, forecasting, dynamic pricing, visual prostheses, cryptographic hardware) demonstrates adaptability and a broad interest in applying AI/ML to various domains. The target role of 'Director' aligns well with their recent experience.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's resume indicates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to establish new teams and initiatives (e.g., AI Assurance, Data Sourcing, Amazon Scholars program). Experience as an Amazon Bar Raiser and AWS Press Spokesperson suggests strong communication and influence skills. The long tenure at Amazon in various senior roles points to operational effectiveness and adaptability within large organizations.