Niels De Vries Email & Phone Number

Utrecht, Netherlands

Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Nl

As an External Data Engineer, I lead the development of a cutting-edge data platform to address the increasing complexity and data-driven nature of the energy market. Our focus is on constructing a robust data platform, designed to centralize and streamline data from diverse sources. By developing efficient data pipelines, we aim to create a foundation for insightful analyses, machine learning models, and reports, empowering data-driven decision-making and innovation to drive sustainability for businesses.

My goal is to help companies grow their Data Science & AI potential by prioritizing products over paperwork to make real-world impact. By offering Data Science, Data Engineering and Data Analytics services, I aim to build data solutions ranging from machine learning models and optimization algorithm to robust data pipelines and interactive dashboards. Raised with a Kiwi mentality, characterized by helpfulness, pragmatism, optimism, and a genuine can-do spirit, I'm here to infuse that Kiwi essence into your data challenges!

Utrecht, Nl

Development of optimization algorithms with the aim of maximizing the efficiency of our logistical network in the most cost-effective way. Collaborated in two teams, with one team dedicated to optimizing stock allocation for millions of products delivered by thousands of partners, considering various logistical constraints. The second team focused on refining workforce planning by integrating forecasts derived from stock allocations and demand forecasts, addressing the subsequent optimization process.Responsibilities: - Architect, develop, maintain and innovate on large integer programs to allocate stock - Develop non-linear optimization software to optimize workforce planning - Develop monte carlo simulations to optimize workforce planning - Develop streamlit applications to interact with optimization and simulations - Performing technical interviews & creating assignments - Facilitate and optimize the Scrum process as scrum master - Coach other data scientists to further their development - Support the product manager in developing a long-term vision - Organizing knowledge sharing events - Consulting other DS teams

Utrecht, Nl

Develop forecasting and simulation tools designed for operational teams, enabling them to oversee, control, and guide the logistical network to enhance resource utilization.Responsibilities: - Developing forecasting & simulation DS software products - Running simulations and analyses to improve the logistical network - Maintaining and improving DS software products - Performing technical interviews - Leading DS setup of a new team - Organizing knowledge sharing events

Utrecht, Nl

Moving into a medior role came with increased responsibilities. These included not just maintaining expertise in developing machine learning models and conducting complex data analyses but also leading in architecture, team development, supporting junior team members, and consulting with other data science teams.Responsibilities: - Building MVP’s and POC’s of Data Science Solutions (NLP & Computer Vision) - Running data analyses - Maintaining and improving DS software products - Consulting other DS teams - Architecting DS Solutions

Utrecht, Nl

Building DS products based on unstructured product data ranging from titles, descriptions, images and attributes. My role involved constructing and deploying machine learning models and conducting complex data analyzes to improve product content.Responsibilities: - Building MVP’s and POC’s of Data Science Solutions (NLP & Computer Vision) - Running data analyses - Maintaining and improving DS software products

Utrecht, Netherlands, Nl

Research on the application of multivariate sequential classification for the purpose of medical adverse event prediction.Specialization: time series feature extraction techniques

Utrecht, Utrecht, Nl

Assisting lecturers at the following courses:- Statistics- Mobile programming (C#)- Persuasive technologies

Co-founder of the start-up CrowdConsole. CrowdConsole develops innovative mobile marketing games for public area's.

Vianen, Nl

Feasibility study on concentric diversification in the context of a large car repairing company (internally graded with a 9).

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Intern process optimization: Research on logistic process optimization

Utrecht, Utrecht, Nl

Master, Business Informatics (Specialization: Applied Data Science)

Pre-Master, Informatiekunde

Minor, Chinese Culture And Economics

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Management