A team of passionate data and human data interaction specialists

Aad completed the master’s program in Data Science & Entrepreneurship at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS). During his studies he worked as a freelance Data Scientist but he also worked at a company specialized in artificial intelligence where he, additionally, wrote his thesis on the use of federated learning for a data science project. After his studies, Aad gained experience as a data scientist and engineer at an IT service provider. There he was responsible for performing and improving data migrations. In January 2023, we welcomed Aad to Bright Cape as a Data Engineer. In his spare time, Aad likes to listen to podcasts as well as music. He also enjoys going out for a drink with friends.

Bente studied Industrial Engineering and Data Science & Entrepreneurship, a handy combination of Business and Data Science! She can apply machine learning while ensuring added value for the bigger picture. Bente joined Bright Cape in April 2021. She loves to spend her free time playing indoor and field soccer. In addition, Bente is learning Spanish and likes to hang out with friends.

Bram is Managing Partner at Bright Cape. He has a background in Business Administration & Management and Logistic Management. Bram is a hands-on professional. He is a successful decision-maker and creative problem solver with deep knowledge of change management, risk management, and business development. His extensive international experience in managing and restructuring companies in the financial sector, and delivering and implementing vision and strategy, make Bram a valuable asset to our team. Bram enjoys his children and family to the fullest. He also enjoys sports, fitness, and travel.

Dalí joined Bright Cape as a Senior Data Engineer. He graduated from Tilburg University with a bachelor’s in International Business Administration and subsequently, he finished his master’s study in Innovation Management at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He also completed a data science traineeship with great success. He gained working experience as a Business Translator, Analyst, and Data Engineer within the KYC department at a well-renowned Dutch bank. Dalí is strategic, entrepreneurial, and a problem-solver by nature. He combines these skills with his analytical capabilities and hands-on approach and uses data science to realize continued improvement for himself and the entire team. Dali is fond of bouldering and sports holidays. He is also learning Croatian. Furthermore, he loves to bake bread and get the party started on the dancefloor!

Dorine joined Bright Cape in 2020. Her experience as an Office Manager and her work in the field of HR and Finance (back office) make her a true asset to our company. In addition, Dorine also provides support for some Marketing & Sales related events. In her free time, Dorine enjoys going for walks with her two Golden Retrievers, watching (fantasy) movies, going out for dinner with friends, or reading a book now and then. Board games are also one of her favorite leisure activities with her family or friends.

Eda got her bachelor’s at Bogazici University in Psychological Counseling and Guidance but turned her one-year internship into a full-time job as a social media specialist at Turkey’s most popular online food delivery company. Seeing projects done with data at the company made her realize her passion for being a data scientist, and she decided to do her master’s to learn about how to use data to find valuable solutions. Eda got experience with NLP and ML while doing her master’s and was able to present her thesis at a conference. In September 2022, Eda started her data journey with Bright Cape as a Data Scientist. Eda calls herself a foodie. She has a food blog/vlog on Instagram and TikTok where she tries out various dishes and shares her experiences with the world! She also enjoys cooking, baking, and developing her own versions of foods. Furthermore, Eda loves to travel and discover new cities and feels at home when swimming in the sea.

Ionuț is Lead of the Data Science Competence at Bright Cape. He holds a master’s degree in Applied Physics from the Eindhoven University of Technology. He brings broad industry experience having worked for an independent research organization and one of the world’s leading suppliers of the semiconductor industry. Ionuț also gained global experience in the process industries and pharmaceuticals where he helped companies optimize operations in the manufacturing and supply chain sector through data-driven initiatives. In his free time, Ionuț enjoys boxing, Latin American dancing, catching up with friends, and a good cup of tea.

Irene successfully completed her bachelor’s degree in Communication and master’s degree in Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence. In her previous job, she learned the principles of process mapping and process optimization. At Bright Cape, she would like to expand this skill and become more data-driven. Also, Irene would like to further develop her analytical and programming skills. Irene is excited to put her ‘social’ skills gained during her bachelor’s studies into practice by working with clients and creating added value. A pop star in the making, that’s Irene! She is in the process of teaching herself to play the guitar and has also recently purchased a keyboard. She hopes to soon buy one of those ‘loop’ machines to record music and sing along with it, although she admits to not really being a singer. Moreover, Irene loves board games very much; the more difficult/extensive the game, the more she likes it.

Ittai has a background in biomedical sciences and completed his doctoral research at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the field of precision medicine and rheumatology. Here he developed his affinity for data through a strong focus on bioinformatics and genetic research. As a data scientist, he has experience in setting up sensor platforms in sports/kinematics and health and translating complex data into practical insights for athletes. Ittai has helped several start-ups grow in the data field, with a strong focus on customer-related data problems. With his broad background in science, data science and start-ups/business, Ittai started in Feb. 2024 to support Bright Cape clients and solve their data issues. In his spare time, Ittai is a player/coach of his baseball team. In nice weather, he enjoys riding motorcycles and working on his bonsai trees and vegetable garden.

Jasper obtained his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management at the Eindhoven University of Technology and then completed his master’s degree in Data Science & Entrepreneurship at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS). In February 2022, Jasper joined Bright Cape as a Data Scientist and currently holds the position of Data Analyst. The combination of studies has brought a useful mix of knowledge to Jasper. He is enthusiastic about solving business problems and optimizing business processes for which data science is the solution. Jasper’s expertise lies in the field of machine learning, data analysis, and process mining. In his free time, Jasper enjoys playing music and playing the guitar. Jasper also enjoys playing soccer himself or watching matches both on TV and in the stadium. And if you want to invite yourself for dinner, Jasper is the person to go to. He loves to cook delicious and elaborate meals.

Jef completed a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and a master’s degree in Operations Management & Logistics at the Eindhoven University of Technology. As a graduation assignment for his master’s degree, he conducted research via Bright Cape into an improved inspection policy in a production process based on machine data and machine learning techniques. This first collaboration was very successful so Jef joined Bright Cape as a Data Scientist mid-2019. Currently, Jef holds the position of Senior Data Scientist and is also Team Lead Data Science. Jef’s expertise lies in the field of Business Intelligence and Process Mining.

Joana completed her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and her Master’s degree in Information Systems Management and Business Informatics. In September 2022 she joined Bright Cape as a Data Analyst. With her bachelor’s, Joana got critical and logical thinking and with her master’s she learned about her passion for interpreting and extracting meaning from data. During her master’s thesis, she learned about and applied process mining, which is one of Bright Cape’s key areas of expertise. In her free time, Joana loves to read, travel, and go to concerts and stand-up comedy shows. She also tries to incorporate yoga into her schedule as a daily habit and has plans to take salsa lessons.

João has a background in Electrical and Computers Engineering. Throughout his studies and his short career, data has always been at the center: from data engineering to data science and process mining. Before joining BrightCape João worked for the Process Mining Center of Excellence (CoE) of a renowned German automotive company, where he had the opportunity to work on various projects in all corners of the company, from production to finance and procurement. Traveling is what João enjoys the most of all in life, so it’s something he  tries to do as much as possible. He also enjoys doing sports often, padel and bouldering to name a few.

Joost is creative and technically savvy, partly due to his Industrial Product Design background. After successfully completing the Master of Data Science ‘Business & Governance’ at Tilburg University, Joost joined Bright Cape in 2019 as a Data Scientist. He currently holds the position of Senior Data Engineer. Creating robust and reliable data pipelines is his second nature. Joost enjoys designing systems that seamlessly transform data from raw sources to valuable insights. The ability to manage and leverage data in a structured way to support business decisions gives him a tremendous sense of accomplishment. In his free time, you can often find Joost on the padel court, where he combines his enthusiasm for sports and friendship. Furthermore, he loves traveling to discover new cultures, places, and tastes.

Joris joined Bright Cape in April 2021 as a Process Mining Consultant, now Data Analyst, where he analyzes business processes and uses this data to optimize processes. These activities fit in well with his studies in Information Science and Business Informatics, which he successfully completed at the University of Utrecht. During his studies, Joris learned to build bridges between business problems, processes, and, IT solutions. Skills that he can put to good use in practice. Joris also studied innovation management and IT entrepreneurship. Innovative solutions make him very enthusiastic! Especially, solutions that make the world a bit more beautiful or more sustainable. In his spare time, Joris likes to spend time in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and eating his prepared meals with friends and family. While cooking, he often listens to podcasts ranging from true crime, sports to a podcast about media. To keep fit, you can find Joris on the padel court and in the summer he likes to play basketball.

Katrin has a study background in Applied Mathematics (BCs) and Business Analytics (MSc). She started with us as graduation intern in 2020, using computer vision to develop an image segmentation model to be used in fashion stores. After graduating and gaining some work experience she decided to continue her career at Bright Cape as a Data Scientist. After completing multiple projects in diverse domains and using different techniques, she realized that her passion is very much centered around data-driven process improvements! Katrin is one of the pillars in the development of the Bright Cape process mining competence. As of the start of 2022, Katrin has been promoted to Senior Process Mining Consultant. In her spare time, Katrin loves to travel, exercise and cook vegetarian meals at her home in Amsterdam.

Laurens received a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a master’s degree in Operations Management & Logistics from the Eindhoven University of Technology. During his studies he primarily focused on applying AI and Machine Learning techniques to logistical problems. During his thesis, Laurens researched how to automate resource allocation in transportation networks by means of various solution methods. In particular, he investigated the effectiveness of a novel Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithm for this purpose. In February 2024, Laurens started as a Process Mining Consultant at Bright Cape. In his spare time, Laurens likes to play sports such as field hockey, bouldering, and fitness. He also enjoys reading and scouring bookshops for new additions to his bookshelf. In the weekends, he often take the time to try out some new recipes.

Lindsey has been appointed Managing Director of Bright Cape as of 1 December 2022. She has been with Bright Cape since 2019. Lindsey started as a consultant, then became team lead, then manager of the Human Data Interaction Consultants and most recently responsible for People & Development. She has a study background in Cognitive Psychology (MSc.) and in User System Interaction (PDEng) and she finds it incredibly cool to apply the combination of these studies. Her ultimate goal is to look at how to find the best data solution for a person within the right context. This results in process or service optimization or product improvement or initiation. As Managing Director, in addition to continuing to lead the human data interaction consultants, Lindsey will also be responsible for keeping the ship on course: from HR procedures to recruitment, marketing, training & development, IT infrastructure, sustainability, and more. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys running, gravel biking, yoga, and traveling.

Lucas has a background in Medical Engineering specializing in systems biology and machine learning. During his master’s degree and his time as a Research Scientist, Lucas was inspired by the power of machine learning and was convinced to continue in the field of data science in his professional career. Lucas has been involved in implementing, advising, and developing machine learning models for a diverse number of (clinical) academic studies.  Additionally, he was responsible for developing web-based applications for pre-processing data pipelines, followed by various machine learning methods and data visualization. As of January 2023, Lucas started working as a Data Scientist at Bright Cape. His leisure activities include skiing, playing piano, golf, and sailing.

Luuk studied Mechanical Engineering complemented by Business Administration. He is a Co-founder/Investor at Bright Cape and does not shy away from substantive challenges. With Luuk, quality always comes first. Together with the other partners, he monitors Bright Cape’s long-term strategy and tries to achieve a distinctive position in the market. They do this by offering great Data Science solutions for great clients on the one hand, and by being a good and interesting employer for our people on the other. In his leisure time, Luuk likes to travel with his family. He also enjoys entrepreneurship, skiing, golfing, spinning, and sports. Recently, Luuk has also been trying to learn to play the piano.

Marieke completed her bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and master’s degree in Applied Mathematics. During her studies, she focused on data science and statistics, where she became very interested in the application of mathematics to solve social problems. Machine learning and AI, in particular, are topics she always wants to learn more about. As a Data Scientist at Bright Cape, she wants to further deepen and develop herself in this field. In her free time, Marieke likes to do sports, and when the weather is nice she prefers to go for a ride on a road bike. In addition, Marieke loves traveling and doing fun things with friends.

It was quickly clear to Menno that he wanted to grow further in the field of data after earning his bachelor’s degree in Econometrics from Tilburg University and his master’s degree in Industrial & Applied Mathematics from TU Eindhoven. Born and raised in Brabant (mid/south of the Netherlands), but now living above the rivers, (Amsterdam area), the southern atmosphere at Bright Cape immediately appealed to him.  As a Data Engineer, Menno enjoys creating reliable and scalable data infrastructures that support data-driven work for our clients. When Menno is not at work behind his laptop, you will most likely find him running or biking along, or swimming in the Amstel River. Menno loves to challenge himself and has therefore finished his first triathlon.

Mirle completed the Bachelor of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg University and subsequently completed the Master of Data Science and Entrepreneurship at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) in ‘s Hertogenbosch. Mirle started her career with us as a Data Scientist in March 2022, meanwhile Data Analyst, just as we were going on our annual ski trip. In her own words, ” An introduction to remember!” At Bright Cape, Mirle puts her acquired technical knowledge in machine learning, data analysis, and process mining into practice. She becomes enthusiastic about solving and optimizing business problems and processes in a results-oriented way. In her free time, Mirle plays soccer, dances at parties and festivals, or gets creative behind the sewing machine or piano. Mirle also enjoys traveling through Europe in her own camper van.

Muhan completed her bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence technology in China. During the last year of her bachelor’s, she did a study exchange to Estonia. This gave her the opportunity to go abroad. Muhan completed her master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Trento in Italy, after which she transferred to the University of Twente in the Netherlands to continue her studies and write her master’s thesis. Muhan likes qualitative research and enjoys finding insights/problems through user interviews and workshops. She also enjoys finding solutions and being problem-solving-oriented. Muhan is musically inclined. In the past, she played the violin and drums and taught herself to play the guitar. In the future, she may want to explore a new instrument. Besides music, Muhan enjoys traveling, good food, and learning new languages. She is looking forward to learning Dutch.

Niek joined Bright Cape as Controller and, in addition to his work, is studying accountancy & controlling at Nyenrode Business University. Before that, he successfully completed his Entrepreneurship & Retail management education. Niek gained work experience as a document controller and since then his interest has continued to grow in ensuring that companies are in control. Niek is accurate, concrete, honest, curious, and has an eye for detail; skills that he can put to good use in his current position at Bright Cape. In his spare time, Niek likes to watch soccer, and during winter sports vacations you can find him in the mountains! He also enjoys dining out and going on trips with family and friends.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Technology, Pam completed her master’s degree in Human-Technology Interaction at the Eindhoven University of Technology. “How can data make people’s lives easier or better? And vice versa: how can we leverage human knowledge to better understand and use data more purposefully?” In that dichotomy lies her interest, which she explored while studying Human-Technology Interaction; knowledge and skills that she can put to good use in her current position at Bright Cape. Pam believes it is essential to put people first when working with data solutions. She is an optimistic and inquisitive person and is always open to new perspectives and ideas. Pam approaches cool, new (Human Data Interaction) challenges with passion! She likes to cook and basically everything related to food. Pam also loves singing, going to festivals, and exploring the world with her backpack.

Paul has been appointed Managing Director of Sales & Business Development at Bright Cape as of 1 December 2022. He joined us in September 2021 as Commercial Manager. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and his Master’s degree in Industrial Management, Paul held various senior positions abroad and within the banking industry. In addition, he was responsible for the development and implementation of sustainability strategies. Paul believes that companies that dare to invest in their “data maturity” are more future-proof, can anticipate market changes faster and even realize competitive advantage. As Managing Director of Sales & Business Development, Paul will be responsible for realizing the sales strategy, identifying market trends and determining commercial opportunities that contribute to Bright Cape’s growth. In his free time, Paul enjoys active vacations with his family and coaching his daughters who play hockey. He also enjoys running with his dog or playing a game of tennis or Padel. Furthermore, Paul can regularly be found in Eindhoven or enjoying himself during soccer games in the stands of PSV.

Pieter is an enthusiastic entrepreneurial finance professional with experience in international settings of multinationals and running various companies as an entrepreneur (start-up & scale-up). For Bright Cape, Pieter is involved in several customer-driven projects for process improvement based on data science and (innovative) customer value creation. His background as a business engineer in combination with a Financial Management master and post-master Register Controller, together with his experience with M&A, IPO as a consultant, and CFO, are a true asset for Bright Cape in taking our company to the next level. In his spare time, Pieter likes to be a (business) sparring partner. He also enjoys skiing, CrossFit, and sports coaching. Pieter also has a passion for travel & cultural dynamics.

Remco completed his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Based on his interest in optimizing business processes and the supporting role that IT can play in this, he subsequently followed a double degree master’s program in both Operations Management and Logistics and Business Information Systems. During his studies, Remco developed a broad interest in solving business problems using data analysis, machine learning, and process mining. He enjoys the challenge of supporting and optimizing specific processes within a company using his data analysis skills, while not losing sight of the importance of making these analyses understandable and insightful. Remco loves playing soccer and watching American Football weekly during the season. He also likes going to festivals.

Roy studied Business Administration and is a Co-founder/Investor at Bright Cape. He combines optimism with determination and likes a little competition. He certainly doesn’t shy away from complex challenges. Left or right, Roy always sees opportunities. Think, dare, do and keep going! The perfect attitude to set the strategic dot on the horizon together with us and then, above all, letting go. In his free time, Roy enjoys skiing, cooking, and spending time with his family. He is also really into cars, especially classic cars are his preference. You can certainly also make him happy with a visit to a classic car rally.

Ruud holds a Masters in Human Factors & Engineering Psychology and a PDEng in User System Interaction. He joined Bright Cape as a Senior Human Data Interaction Consultant and Team Lead of our HDI Consultants. He brings with him 7 years of experience as a UX specialist for an IT consultancy, always focused on Enterprise UX. During his consulting work, Ruud saw how important data is and the need to make data solutions understandable and actionable for users to leverage the full power of data. Ruud is skilled in design thinking, interaction design, user research, workshop facilitation, creativity training, design strategy, and change management. Skills that will undoubtedly come in handy here at Bright Cape as he focuses on optimizing business processes by finding a balance between technology, business value, and user needs. In his spare time, Ruud enjoys playing (beach) volleyball, traveling and hiking.

After obtaining his master’s degree in New Media Design at Tilburg University, Sam started at Bright Cape as a Human Data Interaction Consultant. With a background in UX design and digital marketing, he is constantly working to create the perfect user experience. He always uses qualitative and quantitative data to create the right products for the right people. Because of his broad knowledge, Sam is able to form a bridge between the business, designers, IT as well as users. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and games with his friends. He also likes to travel. Besides these hobbies, Sam also spends a lot of time organizing BoeCult, an annual culture and music festival with more than ten thousand visitors.

Serge is our founding partner. He believes that dreams can become reality; that you can make something out of nothing. Bright Cape, for example, was created in 2014 because of the feeling that the gap between science and reality could be closed through applicable and scalable solutions with data engineering. Serge has a background in Industrial Engineering. He is also an organizational scientist. He specializes in finding working (innovative) solutions with an uncomplicated character. At Bright Cape, he focuses on sales, business development, and recruitment. Serge is a family man, loves all kinds of sports, and enjoys spending time outdoors in the mountains or by the sea. And he is definitely a winter sports aficionado; we owe our beloved annual ski trip to him!

Simon completed his master’s degree in Econometrics in Tilburg in 2017. He then worked for three and a half years at a supply chain consulting company, specializing in network design and transport optimization. In October 2020, Simon joined Bright as a Data Scientist, now Senior Data Scientist, with the goal of enabling our clients to make data-driven, fact-based decisions. What motivates him is that supported by state-of-the-art scientific methods and techniques, we transform data into information and information into knowledge. On Saturdays, you can find Simon on the soccer field playing a game himself or leading one as a referee.

Teun has been appointed Managing Director Commercial of Bright Cape as of 1 December 2022. He came on board in April 2022 in the position of Commercial Manager. He believes that the combination of people and data can provide a structural and sustainable solution to the challenges ahead. Teun completed the Master of Management Science with a specialization in Strategy & Innovation. In recent years, Teun has worked to improve quality in the financial services industry through the deployment of flexible capacity, the training and development of individuals, and the creation of innovative solutions to everyday industry challenges. As Managing Director Commercial, Teun will be responsible for everything related to sales; from strategy to operations, customer success management and more. In his spare time, Teun enjoys the Burgundian life together with his family. To compensate, he likes to jump on his mountain bike, put on his running shoes or can be found along the soccer field.

Tim joined Bright Cape in December 2022 as a Data Scientist. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and then successfully completed his master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering (an intermediate degree in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering) Tim is energetic, enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn. He looks forward to further deepening and developing the skills and abilities gained during his studies here at Bright Cape. Tim likes bouldering a lot. In addition, he also plays squash and padel and likes sailing and cooking for/with friends.

Willem joined Bright Cape as a Senior Data Analyst in November 2022. He holds a double bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design from the Technical University of Madrid. Willem has working experience in different analytics roles within various industries like energy, logistics, and banking. For his work he enjoys both the technical side of data and the business side, taking every opportunity to learn more about the industry he works in. Besides his work, Willem enjoys any kind of sport, having a drink with friends, and being outside in nature.

With a background in Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology, Wisse is always looking for ways to improve the user experience between products/services and users. At his previous employer, he’s had the opportunity to do this for consumer products, as well as apps, which led to an interest in data. With training to become an Analytics Translator, he came full circle, wanting to get more involved with data. At Bright Cape, Wisse will use this knowledge to help other organizations apply design thinking and UX methods to ensure that data is a valuable addition within these organizations. Wisse’s greatest hobby is music. He plays in a Blues band and also in an electronic pop-rock band in which they write their own music. He also goes to different concerts and festivals. In terms of sports, he does badminton and rollerblading, and enjoys hiking in the mountains in the summer.

Yiran joined Bright Cape as a Human Data Interaction Consultant. She has a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design and Engineering and a master’s degree in Interaction Technology. Yiran is a creative person. She observes, analyses, designs, thinks, creates, and evaluates. She is enthusiastic about tangible and sensory experiences. Yiran cares about the connection between humans, nature, society, and the ecosystem on earth. She is confident that designing with human aspects and responsibility in mind we will have a positive business impact. In her spare time, she enjoys farming & gardening, working on DIY/handcraft projects, doing yoga, or playing badminton. Yiran also loves to cook and bake, watch films, visit museums, and spend time in nature.