Tom Van Grootel is a data scientist and neuroscientist with nine years of applied data experience, currently building analytics at the Belastingdienst in the Randstad. He combines deep academic training—a PhD in neuroscience and postdoctoral work at NYU and the Max Planck Institute—with hands-on municipal analytics roles, translating complex neurophysiological methods into practical data science for public-sector problems. His background in experimental design, neural recording analysis and psychophysics gives him a rare ability to blend rigorous statistical modeling with domain-driven measurement thinking. International research collaborations and peer-reviewed publications underpin a track record of turning noisy biological data into robust, interpretable insights. Colleagues know him for bridging detailed technical work and clear communication across research and government teams.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
MSc, Biology, MSc, Biology at Radboud University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience at Radboud University Nijmegen
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