Studie(s) en diploma's

9/97- 6/98 : ISACA, USA
Certified Information Systems Auditor
4/95 – 4/97 : University of Auckland, New-Zealand
Department of Computer Science
PhD: “Artificial Intelligence System to support Induction of Labour”
10/92 - 8/94 : University of Stuttgart, Germany
School of Engineering - Department of Technical Cybernetics
Main Subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Simulation Technics
Master Thesis: ‘District Heating Load Forecasts Using Neural Networks’
Final Degree: “Civil Engineer”, Master of science (Great Distinction)
9/88 - 7/92 : KULeuven (Sub: KIHO, Gent), Belgium
School of Engineering - Department of Electro-Mechanics
Main Subjects: Control Systems, Software Engineering
Thesis: ‘Offline Programming of a Robot with Robcad on a UNIX workstation’
Final Degree: “Industrial Engineer” (Great Distinction)

Huidige functieomschrijving

As Director Artificial Intelligence (AI), I am defining the strategy and offering together with the AI Research teams at imec (IDLab). The focus of our applied research is to help companies at local and worldwide level in the transition to a healthier, greener and more sustainable future through AI driven innovations and technology. Our 3 focus domains to strengthen the adoption of AI are:

- improved energy efficient AI solutions through co-optimisation
- increased functionality through streamlined communication and collaboration, and
- setup of explainable and ethical methodologies to increase trust

If your company is currently looking for a cooperation with imec on AI projects as customer or partner, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to meeting you!

Following tasks are within my responsibility:
• supporting imec's research activities that use artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analysis techniques.
• development of the strategy, roadmap and customer offering for artificial intelligence, making optimal use of the uniqueness of imec, by e.g. combining process technology, compute architecture, application, privacy and ethical knowledge.
• creation of an eco-system of industrial players, non-profit stakeholders and governments around artificial intelligence from hardware to software, application, policy and regulation.
• evangelisation of imec’s artificial intelligence proficiency at conferences, seminars and other events to guarantee that imec is recognized as an AI leader.

Ervaring

I am a dynamic and committed professional with a proven track record of 25 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence. During my career, I have been active in leading director roles in Belgian companies as well as American corporates such as Microsoft, IBM, SAP and SAS. I describe myself as an achiever and decision maker with analytical skills, supported with a lot of common sense, organisational talent and proven management skills. My experience in defining the strategy needed for the operationalisation of AI within companies has been the driver for my recent appointments in different boards. I am recognised for my accountability and responsibility in the evangelisation of the business value and the ethics of AI, a strongly needed focus for engineers.
Knowledge transfer is one of my personal energy drivers. I am a guest lecturer at 3 European Business Schools. You can find different of my AI public speaking efforts mentioned here: www.gmdeketelaere.com. In 2018, I was nominated ICT Women of the Year by Trends in Belgium. The Belgian Federal Government (Kabinet De Croo) appointed me in 2019 as one of their 25 AI experts (https://www.ai4belgium.be/).
During my free time, I like being a female role model in private and public STEM initiatives in Belgium. In 2020, I wrote my first book: “Mens versus Machine”, which is now available in French and English.

Mijn media ervaring

https://www.gmdeketelaere.com/press