Kimberly Hermans

Kimberly Hermans

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director AI & data science supporting companies to benefit from artificial intelligence by positive ROI’s, on time projects, happy & loyal data specialists

  • Education

    • K.A. Voskenslaan

      2002 - 2008
      Secondary school Topsport Gymnastics and Sciences

      Combined topsport and studies with 30 hours per week of training.Participated in the European and World Championships.

    • Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch

      2013 - 2013
      24 Credits of Master's degree International Business & Marketing

      24 credits were successfully obtained for following courses:- International marketing- Corporate venturing- International business- Introduction to Oenology

    • Universiteit Antwerpen

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree Business engineering

      Activities and Societies: Aiesec Bachelor's thesis: 'the complex issues of exam scheduling' Obtained grade: 100%Successfully finished a Summerschool in Armenia.Combined topsport with college (16h of training per week)

    • Universiteit Antwerpen

      2011 - 2014
      Master's degree Business engineering

      Activities and Societies: Aiesec Master thesis: Modeling the arrival of bikes in the public biking system of Antwerp (Velo-Antwerpen)Major: Transport and logisticsMinor: Corporate Venturing and International Marketing (Obtained in Stellenbosch University)The UA’s Applied Economics faculty is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

  • Experience

    • Art Gym VZW

      Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
      Head Coach

      Lead a team of coaches.Coaching gymnasts to a high level.Organized several events.

    • Belfius

      Sept 2011 - Nov 2011
      Financier assistent

      Responsible for contacting clients and planning of the financiers schedules

    • Fast Transit Line Antwerpen

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
      Routing Coördinator

      Responsible for the routings in this shipping agency.

    • AIESEC

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
      Member of Organizing Committee

      Organized formal ball of Aiesec in a team of 4 members

    • Ordina

      Sept 2014 - now

      Overall manager of the data science group at Ordina Belux. Responsible for strategy, finance, delivery and people management.Our team focuses on delivering end-to-end AI solutions for companies. We do not get excited because our solutions are innovative or highly complicated. We thrive when they are as simple as possible, are ethical and actually make a difference for our customers! People manager of the big data, data science & data visualisation group within the data & analytics unit. Responsible for learning & development paths, hiring and exposure. My career started with the Traineeship Business Intelligence. An intensive 2-month training on main BI technologies and required skills (SQL, MS SSMS, SSRS, SSAS, SAP BO, IBM Framework and RS, Qlikview,...) for BI.During my first years, I was a speaker at multiple events like SQL server days, Techorama, Power BI conferences and so on.

      • Director AI & Data Science

        Jan 2020 - now
      • Practice manager DataTalks

        Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
      • Data Scientist

        Sept 2014 - Jan 2017
    • NGDATA

      Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
      Data Scientist

      Member of data science team within professional services. Design & implementation of CDP at several customers like Telenet, Essent, Standard chartered,...Supporting product management team & providing formal training for customers.

    • Innogy SE

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
      Data Scientist
    • Nike

      Feb 2018 - Aug 2022

      Responsible for the program market place operations within Enterprise Data & Analytics. Product owner of multiple scrum teams, with products like operational/realtime reporting, WMS migrations, digital,... Project manager of the data & analytics needs of the distribution center moving to a new WMS system Manhattan. A 1 year project, delayed multiple times. Brought on only in the last 4 months to ensure a proper project management and smooth go live.

      • ML Engineering Manager

        Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
      • Program Manager Data & Analytics MPO

        Nov 2019 - Dec 2021
      • Product owner Data & Analytics Supply Chain

        May 2018 - Oct 2019
      • Project Manager Data & Analytics

        Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
    • Sopra Steria

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director OptimAI

      Leading the Center of Excellence that implements advanced, intelligent solutions in the space of complex planning puzzles and advanced search & assistance solutions based on AI. A team of 85+ experts located in the BeNeLux with an international footprint, known for their high-quality, robust solutions and customer-centric supporting service.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of volunteering program

      Issued by Cango Wildlife Ranch on Nov 2013
      Cango Wildlife RanchAssociated with Kimberly Hermans
    • Gymnastics Coach

      Issued by Art Gym on May 2010
      Art GymAssociated with Kimberly Hermans
    • providing underprivileged children with additional lessons

      Issued by Tutoraat project on Oct 2009
      Tutoraat projectAssociated with Kimberly Hermans