Wendelien Bakelaar
About Wendelien Bakelaar
Wendelien Bakelaar is a Senior Data Scientist currently employed at NEWCRAFT in Amsterdam. She has extensive experience in data science and education, having worked at various institutions including Erasmus University Rotterdam and MIcompany.
Current Role at NewCraft
Wendelien Bakelaar serves as a Senior Data Scientist at NewCraft, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she applies her expertise in data science to support various projects and initiatives. Her work focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive business solutions and enhance decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to her current role, Wendelien Bakelaar worked at MIcompany as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2022. She also held the position of Project Leader at MIcompany for one year, from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she contributed to the field of data analytics at Erasmus Q-Intelligence, where she served as a Junior Data Scientist from 2017 to 2019 and as an Executive Program Data Analytics for Management Assistant in 2018.
Teaching and Mentoring Roles
Wendelien Bakelaar has a strong background in education, currently teaching an MBA course titled 'Driving Change with AI' at the University of Amsterdam since 2020. She has also served as a mentor at Erasmus School of Economics from 2013 to 2015. Her teaching experience includes various assistant roles in mathematical and statistical courses at the same institution.
Educational Background
Wendelien Bakelaar earned her Master of Science (MSc) in Econometrics and Management Science, specializing in Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing, from Erasmus University Rotterdam, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the same university, which she obtained between 2012 and 2016. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at the University of Technology Sydney in 2015.
Professional Development in AI and Data Analytics
Wendelien Bakelaar has been involved in the Global AI network (GAIn®) as a Course Lead and Trainer from 2020 to 2023. This role allowed her to contribute to the development and delivery of training programs focused on artificial intelligence and data analytics, enhancing her professional expertise in these areas.