Are you looking for concrete ways to use generative AI in your company, beyond experiments and hype?
As a Senior GenAI Engineer at Sirris, I help organisations assess the opportunities and limits of generative AI in their own context and translate them into practical applications. I focus on solutions that improve operations, increase efficiency, and enable new product capabilities. With 18 years of experience in applied AI research and entrepreneurship, I connect deep technical insights with real industrial needs. I work closely with decision-makers and technical teams to support a confident and well-informed adoption of generative AI.
Expertise
- Generative AI (agentic systems, context engineering, RAG, MCP tools)
- Smart energy systems (smart grids, energy markets and trading, renewable communities)
- Product management (web dashboards, end-user applications, DevOps, team coordination)
Work experience
At Sirris, I am part of the GenAI team, where I support companies in securing funding for innovation projects focused on generative AI. In parallel, I work as an independent entrepreneur, turning ideas into market-ready products. I also act as an external evaluator for European Commission programme calls. Before Sirris, I worked as a product owner, leading the development of AI-driven SaaS solutions in the energy sector.
Studies
- PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence – VUB Brussels (2012)
- Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence – Maastricht University (2008)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering – University of Duisburg-Essen (2006)
Professional motto
"Innovation is useful only when it works in practice."
Fun fact
I have lived in five EU countries but chose Belgium as my home. I hold a black belt in Aikido but remain harmless (unless attacked...). Proud husband and father in a family of three nationalities.