Dafne Van Kuppevelt
Senior Data Scientist
Netherlands
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Top SchoolDafne Van Kuppevelt is a Senior Data Scientist based in the Netherlands with 10 years of experience translating complex business problems into data-driven solutions across transport, finance, and research organizations. With an MSc in Computer Science and dual cum laude BSc degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from Universiteit Utrecht, she blends strong theoretical foundations with practical expertise in machine learning, data mining, and big data engineering. Her career spans industry and eScience research roles—most recently at Nederlandse Spoorwegen—where she has moved models from research prototypes into production to improve customer experience and operational insights. Known for tackling both NLP and broader predictive modeling challenges, she pairs rigorous analysis with clear communication to non-technical stakeholders. A former tutor and Fulbright campus scholar, she brings a rare mix of teaching skill and interdisciplinary curiosity to complex data problems.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Fulbright's Campus Scholarship Program, Fulbright's Campus Scholarship Program at Lawrence UniversityMaster of Science (MSc), Computer Science, Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science at Universiteit Utrecht
Dutch, English, German
Github Skills (162)
python10
arabic-nlp10
entity-linking10
regression10
deep-learning10
fairness-ml10
cython10
cudnn10
dtw10
data-preprocessing10
neural10
corenlp10
nlp10
multiclass-classification10
nlp-machine-learning10
Programming languages (14)
Github contributions (5)
caselawanalytics/CaseLawAnalytics
Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
Contributions:6 releases, 215 commits, 8 PRs in 2 years
carpentries-lab/deep-learning-intro
Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
Learn Deep Learning with Python
Contributions:66 reviews, 127 commits, 57 PRs in 1 year 8 months
pythondeep-learningneural-networksmachine-learningenglish
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