About Crunch Analytics

Crunch Analytics is an advanced data analytics agency based in Ghent & Rotterdam that develops strategies, builds customized tooling & provides training for retail organizations eager to grow a data-driven organization.

As trusted advisors, we want to challenge current conventions by using the ever-growing abundance of data and lever data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to create lean & lightweight advanced analytics & AI tooling. Tools that provide better insights and help a person in making that best possible decision or automate certain decision-making.

We assist in developing a clear data strategy and infrastructure, that enables business value to be extracted. We build tools that help decision-makers to better understand what happened, why it happened, predict what will happen, anticipate and automate certain decision-making. We educate both decision-makers and their teams on the opportunities for Data Science & AI.

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Our vision

As the world endures a seismic shift in how decisions are made, driven by the growing amount of accessible data and technological advancements, we see a clear need in aiding companies to prepare for that new era in decision-making.

By introducing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, companies ensure that computer systems do the tasks a computer system does best, so people can focus on what they excel at. Those non-routine tasks that require social intelligence, complex critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

We are a Microsoft Gold Partner

In order to even better service our clients, Crunch Analytics became a Microsoft Gold Partner in April, 2020.

Wearing this badge demonstrates our expertise in the area of 'Data & AI'. It sets us up for collaboration and establishes a close working relationship with Microsoft. Having that title means that Crunch Analytics as a company has earned the highest standards of Microsoft's widely-recognized partnership program.
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Or, citing Microsoft itself: “Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification validates IT professional and developer technical expertise through rigorous, industry-proven, and industry-recognized exams. MCP exams cover a wide range of Microsoft products, technologies, and solutions.

Crunch Analytics is keen on maintaining that best-in-class capability within the Microsoft solution area 'Data Analytics', continuously proving itself to be a trusted partner & advisor to it's clients.

Meet the team

Crunch Analytics brings together people that are keen on applying the latest technologies and techniques in fields of Data Science, Machine Learning & AI. The team's work is guided by one sole mantra: “Is this providing additional business value?”. As an organization we aim to provide a vibrant working atmosphere, with a true scale-up mentality that mentors highly-skilled graduates in becoming trusted client advisors.

  • Laurent Mainil | Crunch Analytics

    Laurent Mainil

    Co-Founder and CEO

    Laurent combines a deep expertise in Sales & Marketing strategy with a strong under-standing of data analytics. He's the guy helping you getting the ideas on the table and recognising the value.

  • Louis-Philippe Kerkhove | Crunch Analytics

    Louis-Philippe Kerkhove

    Co-Founder and CTO/COO

    Louis-Philippe started out in business and economics, but quickly developed a passion for algorithmic and mathematical problem solving. After spending time in academia - and earning his PhD in 2016 – he is now leading the analytics team at Crunch Analytics, applying this knowledge to solve real business problems using cutting edge tools and techniques.

  • Sebastiaan Dalmeijer | Crunch Analytics

    Sebastiaan Dalmeijer

    Country Manager NL / Senior Product Owner
  • Nils Roelandt | Crunch Analytics

    Nils Roelandt

    Director of Marketing & Communications

    Former legal advisor, communication advisor and Village Director of Co.Station Ghent. Now, Director of Marketing & Communication at Crunch Analytics. Nils is fond of the power of data & innovative storytelling, experienced in strategic planning, project management and today's marketing & communication techniques. With his passion and experience he will help set Crunch Analytics on the map.

  • Dennis Peters | Crunch Analytics

    Dennis Peters

    Director of Sales
  • Jacob Denolf | Crunch Analytics

    Jacob Denolf

    Talent Lead / Senior Data Scientist

    Jacob started his career in theoretical mathematics, but switched towards the applied side, getting a PhD at the department of data analysis. With a deep passion for analytics he now immerses himself in training future data scientists and making the data dreams of our clients a reality.

  • Liv Bradt | Crunch Analytics

    Liv Bradt

    Office Manager
  • Nicolas Debbaut | Crunch Analytics

    Nicolas Debbaut

    Senior Account Executive
  • Brecht De Vlieger | Crunch Analytics

    Brecht De Vlieger

    Senior Cloud Engineer

    Brecht has been working as a consultant for almost two years. Fuelled by passion and motivation, he helps businesses to extract useful insights from their data to increase efficiency, reduce costs and evaluate strategies. Thanks to his programming background, he's very familiar with agile development and data management.

  • Benoit Germonpré | Crunch Analytics

    Benoit Germonpré

    Senior Data Scientist

    Benoit is very passionate about how analytics & machine learning can help to improve CRM and other business processes. Furthermore, he is also interested in the way technological innovation can influence both business activities and the daily life of consumers (AI, IoT, smart cities, etc.).

  • Jelle Grammens | Crunch Analytics

    Jelle Grammens

    Senior Data Scientist

    Jelle is a skilled data scientist with a background in business and economics. He combines his knowledge of data analytics and machine learning with his business acumen to help customers bring their ideas to life.

  • Droomelot De Gendt | Crunch Analytics

    Droomelot De Gendt

    Senior Data Scientist
  • Kenny Denolf | Crunch Analytics

    Kenny Denolf

    Senior Data Scientist
  • Haeike Josephy | Crunch Analytics

    Haeike Josephy

    Senior Data Scientist

    Haeike started her career in physiology and evolutionary biology, but eventually transitioned towards studies in statistical data analysis. During her time teaching at Ghent University she obtained a PhD within that same field, with a particular focus on correlated data structures and causal inference. In her work, she greatly enjoys facing challenging puzzles that allow her to improve and explore, from one day to the next.

  • Michael Verdonck | Crunch Analytics

    Michael Verdonck

    Product Manager
  • Genia Rappé | Crunch Analytics

    Genia Rappé

    Algorithm Engineer
  • Nico Ekkart | Crunch Analytics

    Nico Ekkart

    Cloud Engineer

    Nico holds a master degree in Engineering/Computer Science from Ghent University. He served as an Executive Board Member of VTK Gent VZW.


    At Crunch Analytics, he is part of the Data Engineering Team

  • Willem Loobuyck | Crunch Analytics

    Willem Loobuyck

    Cloud Engineer
  • Ward Van Bever | Crunch Analytics

    Ward Van Bever

    Full Stack Developer
  • Marthe Van Den Hende | Crunch Analytics

    Marthe Van Den Hende

    Data Scientist
  • Sam Verdoodt | Crunch Analytics

    Sam Verdoodt

    Data Scientist
  • Jarne De Decker | Crunch Analytics

    Jarne De Decker

    Data Scientist
  • Michael Niemantsverdriet | Crunch Analytics

    Michael Niemantsverdriet

    Data Scientist
  • Laurens De Baets | Crunch Analytics

    Laurens De Baets

    Data Scientist
  • Mollie | Crunch Analytics

    Mollie

    Cheer Lead

    Give me a C, give me a R, U-N-C-H!


    Hi, my name is Mollie, and I am the fierce Lead of Cheers here at Crunch Analytics. As I wander around the boho-somewhat-chique corridors of the -especially Ghent- Office, I sniff the place for hints of gloominess, discouragement, or plain this-just-ain't-my day. Sure, I may not look like the most ferocious evolution of the grey wolf, but I sure like to be the most approachable one. Now chin up and help me lift those pom poms!

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    We are looking for exceptional data strategists and data analysts / scientists.
    If you are interested in becoming part of an exciting, fast-paced and fast-growing data analytics start-up, feel free to contact us!

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