Summary
Robert-jan Bruintjes is a Senior Technical Advisor at the Dutch Data Protection Authority, bringing 11 years of hands-on experience at the intersection of deep learning research and applied AI oversight. He leverages a forthcoming PhD in deep learning for computer vision to evaluate algorithmic risk, advise on AI and DSA policy, and design experiments that surface bias and safety issues in LLMs and high-risk systems. Previously he led deep learning engineering at a computer vision spin-off, translating state-of-the-art research into robust, production-ready face analysis systems under business constraints. He combines technical depth—from convolutional inductive priors to practical model evaluation—with a knack for clear public communication, having supported awareness campaigns and kept regulators up to date on emergent AI developments. Based in Utrecht, he blends academic rigor with product-minded engineering and a pragmatic approach to governance.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc), Artificial Intelligence, Master of Science (MSc), Artificial Intelligence at University of Amsterdam
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of Utrecht
Dutch, English