Jorrit Montijn
Coordinator Data Science & Innovation
Netherlands
Summary
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Top SchoolJorrit Montijn is a data scientist and manager with over a decade of experience translating complex data into actionable insights, now coordinating Data Science & Innovation at DUO-IP within the Dutch Ministry of Education. Trained as a neuroscientist (PhD) he built and deployed advanced ML tools and experimental systems—ranging from spiking-neuron simulations to deep networks—before moving into public-sector analytics and risk-selection algorithms. He programs across Python, MATLAB and C++ (including OpenGL) and has a track record of shipping end-to-end software and leading technical teams. Jorrit combines rigorous statistical thinking with practical engineering, coaching colleagues while ensuring ethics and fairness in algorithmic deployments. An understated strength is his ability to bridge lab-grade experimentation and production-grade solutions, unlocking new data sources for operational impact.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
VWO Natuur & Gezondheid, VWO Natuur & Gezondheid at Murmellius GymnasiumMaster of Science (MSc) Neuroscience, Master of Science (MSc) Neuroscience at Utrecht UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience at University of Amsterdam
Dutch, English, French, German
Github Skills (28)
matlab10
toolbox9
discrimination6
testing5
r5
python5
artificial-intelligence4
machine-learning4
datasets4
deep-learning4
fairness-ml3
ai3
bias-detection3
psychtoolbox3
machine-learning-models3
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
JorritMontijn/ZETA
Jan 2020 - Aug 2022
Contributions:73 commits, 70 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 6 months
JorritMontijn/EyeTracker
Aug 2019 - Feb 2023
Contributions:71 commits, 70 pushes, 1 branch in 3 years 5 months
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