About Crunch
Crunch is a data & AI agency that helps both business frontrunners and analytics leaders advance their teams with confidence when applying data science, statistics, machine learning, and AI.
With the ever-expanding possibilities of these revolutionary technologies, numerous questions arise. How can we effectively transform a complex business challenge into a forecasting and/or optimization challenge? What assisting tools can we use or create? How will it enable people in teams to work at their natural best? The challenge becomes a daunting one, especially when having to steer both crucial business processes and tech infrastructure change management
For business leaders
We help business leaders identify the most impactful use cases tailored to their unique situation, along with the business case and implementation roadmap. We introduce data and AI solutions and provide training for leaders and stakeholders. We demonstrate value and help secure the adoption of those AI and advanced analytics initiatives.
For data & analytics leaders
We help data & analytics leaders turn a business wishlist into an analytics reality with strategic advice and a clear roadmap for fast impact, gradually evolving a company's technological environment to a top-notch, future-proof data and AI infrastructure, aligned with business goals. We set up the appropriate data platform, implement data and AI solutions with a solid business case, secure stakeholder buy-in, plan for adoption, and guide teams in attracting and retaining key talent.
What sets us apart?
We have an extensive track record working on projects that especially combine our business acumen with expertise in data management, ML, AI, and statistics. It has allowed us to help bridge the divide between business objectives and these revolutionary technologies, ensuring the chosen solutions create demonstrable business value, fast.
We are a Microsoft Gold Partner
In April 2020, Crunch Analytics became a Microsoft Gold Partner to better serve our clients.
Wearing this badge demonstrates our expertise in 'Data & AI'. It sets us up for collaboration and establishes a close working relationship with Microsoft. Having that title means that
Crunch as a company has earned the highest standards of Microsoft's widely recognized partnership program. 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 is keen on maintaining its best-in-class capability within the Microsoft solution area 'Data Analytics', continuously proving itself to be a trusted partner and advisor to its clients.
Meet the team
Crunch brings together people who are keen on applying the latest technologies and techniques in the 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 and a true scale-up mentality that mentors highly skilled graduates to become trusted client advisors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.).
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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.
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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.
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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!
