Koen Penders

Koen Penders is a highly experienced data science and consulting professional with a passion for guiding companies in becoming truly data-driven businesses. Penders earned his MSc in Computer Science and Business Information Systems from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, followed by a Graduation project at the University of Antwerp. He began his career as a Developer for a Sole Proprietorship while studying and later served as a Solution Consultant and Senior Consultant at Adversitement. Moving further up the ranks, Penders became a Predictive Analytics Lead and Data Scientist, followed by Senior Manager for Predictive Analytics at EY i3 - data information analytics. He currently serves as a Sr. Enterprise Advisor for Data Analytics at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where he inspires enterprise-level organizations to become more data-driven. Ambitious goals and complex environments appeal to Penders, and he always takes a pragmatic approach to delivering value.