Domien Van Steendam
About Domien Van Steendam
Domien Van Steendam is a Data Scientist at TomTom with a background in computer science and a strong focus on artificial intelligence and security.
Current Position at TomTom
Domien Van Steendam is currently employed as a Data Scientist at TomTom, specifically working on Open Map Features since 2019. His role likely involves developing advanced algorithms and analytics to improve TomTom's mapping services. He has been applying his skills in data science to enhance the quality and accuracy of geographic data.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Domien has accumulated diverse experiences in various organizations. He worked as an International Trainee at Politechnika Krakowska in Kraków, Poland, and participated in software engineering study trips at both Barco and delaware BeLux in Lyon, France. Additionally, he held a short-term internship in informatics at Vlaams Parlement in Brussels, Belgium. His earlier roles include a Full-Stack Programmer position at Corbit and a mathematics and sciences tutor at Het Bijlesbureau.
Education and Academic Background
Domien Van Steendam pursued his higher education at Ghent University. He obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering between 2017 and 2019, following his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2014 to 2017. His academic journey began at Stella Matutina College in Lede, where he studied Mathematics and Science from 2008 to 2014.
Early Skills and Personal Interests
From a young age, Domien developed an interest in video editing and special effects, gaining experience as a movie editor for Revolt Entertainments at the age of 12. He has also shown a keen interest in cybersecurity during his high school years, engaging in activities such as bypassing anti-malware scanners and breaching secured systems. A self-taught musician, he began learning piano, harmonica, and accordion at 17.
Open-Source Contributions and Hobbies
Domien is an active contributor to open-source projects on GitHub, where he showcases his coding skills and various projects. His personal interests include repairing hardware and playing music, aligning with his broader focus on both artificial intelligence and security.