Quentin De Smedt
About Quentin De Smedt
Quentin De Smedt is a Senior Machine Learning and Data Engineer currently working at Onfido in London. He has a diverse background in data consulting, AI training, and data science, with extensive experience in machine learning and data engineering tools.
Current Role at Onfido
Quentin De Smedt serves as a Senior ML / Data Engineer at Onfido, a position he has held since 2022. He works fully remotely from London, England. In this role, he focuses on providing machine learning workflow tools for data scientists, utilizing technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Argo, and Airflow. His expertise contributes to the development and optimization of data processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at OCTO Technology
Prior to his current role, Quentin worked at OCTO Technology as a Senior Data Consultant for seven months in 2022. He also held the position of Consultant Confirmé Data at the same company from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he was involved in various data projects, leveraging his skills in data engineering and machine learning.
Educational Background
Quentin De Smedt has a strong educational foundation in computer science and related fields. He studied at IMT Nord Europe, earning a degree in computer science and networks from 2012 to 2015. He further advanced his studies at the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, where he obtained a doctorate in computer science, focusing on machine learning and computer vision from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a DUT in communication services and networks at IUT de Lens from 2009 to 2011.
Data Engineering Skills and Tools
Quentin possesses extensive skills in data engineering, utilizing a range of tools and technologies. He employs Terraform, Airflow, DBT, Looker, and Snowflake to manage data engineering tasks effectively. His experience includes implementing and managing new data architecture and products in the cloud, specifically using the AWS data ecosystem.
Teaching Experience at EFFICOM
From 2020 to 2022, Quentin worked as a Formateur AI at EFFICOM in Lille, Hauts-de-France, France. In this role, he focused on educating others in artificial intelligence, sharing his knowledge and expertise in the field. His teaching experience complements his technical skills and enhances his contributions to the data engineering community.