Jens De Pelsmaeker Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Brussels Area, Belgium

As the Head of Product at contract.fit, I am in charge of the engineering team and responsible for the architectural decisions in our SaaS AI product, built in python and run on Azure. Together with the two founders, we form the management team and make all strategic decisions.Specific skills and achievements:- I helped to recruit and currently lead a team of 6 engineers (including AI, DevOps and front end)- I actively develop and am responsible for all architectural decisions… Show more As the Head of Product at contract.fit, I am in charge of the engineering team and responsible for the architectural decisions in our SaaS AI product, built in python and run on Azure. Together with the two founders, we form the management team and make all strategic decisions.Specific skills and achievements:- I helped to recruit and currently lead a team of 6 engineers (including AI, DevOps and front end)- I actively develop and am responsible for all architectural decisions for our product- As a member of management together with the two founders, I am involved in all strategic decisions and helped steer the company to profitability- I oversaw technical implementation and performed client-facing responsibilities for the largest insurers and brokers in Belgium- I helped launch a Product Led initiative under a new brand (www.parble.com)- I helped set up and maintain an internal ISMS that received ISO27001 certification Show less

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

I developed AI algorithms in python to automate the processing of financial and insurance documents

Brussel En Omgeving, België

Throughout my PhD I have learned to manage a complex and challenging four year project on my own. One of the most important skills I have gained is the ability to intrinsically motivate myself for seemingly insurmountable tasks, which can only be overcome by resilience. An exposure to both theoretical simulation models as well as hands-on practical work in the lab has allowed me to discover my passion for the applications of computers and machines.Specific skills and achievements:-… Show more Throughout my PhD I have learned to manage a complex and challenging four year project on my own. One of the most important skills I have gained is the ability to intrinsically motivate myself for seemingly insurmountable tasks, which can only be overcome by resilience. An exposure to both theoretical simulation models as well as hands-on practical work in the lab has allowed me to discover my passion for the applications of computers and machines.Specific skills and achievements:- Running simulations in ray-tracing and mathematical software- Building and testing a lab set-up to confirm the simulations- Fabrication of components using milling and laser welding- Providing support to companies in the form of outreach projects Show less

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

I translated research articles in finance into trading algorithms for an algorithmic investment startup

Brussels Area, Belgium

I was one of the managers of the NSE PhD Network, which has by now become an independent organisation empowering and connecting PhD students at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Since we founded the network in 2014, we have been striving to engage PhD students at our university as well as inform Master students about doing a PhD.

Brussel En Omgeving, België

As the Vice President for Corporate Relations I was responsible for all contact between our local BEST group and companies. In the year of my position, I successfully raised money to organize 3 major events.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Photonics Engineering

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Business Administration And Management, General, Great Distinction

Part-time additional degree (2 years for 60 credits), alongside full time job (PhD)

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), European Master Of Science In Photonics (Emsp), Distinction

Activities and Societies: Board of European Students of Technology Erasmus mobility Master's programme. Studied in four countries and five.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Electrical Engineering And Information Technology, Great Distinction

Activities and Societies: BEST (Board of European Students of Technology)