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About Merlijn Dumarey

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I am a final-year Applied Informatics student specializing in Artificial Intelligence, driven by the intersection of innovation and ethics. I am highly motivated to gain my first professional experience as a Data Scientist or AI Engineer.

Education & AI Expertise

Bachelor of Applied Informatics (AI Specialization)

Howest Bruges | 2024–2026

  • Core Subjects: Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, MLOps
  • Focus: AI Ethics, AI Security, Cloud Computing, Web3, Java, PHP, Data

Programming Graduate Degree

Howest Bruges | 2022–2024

  • Focus: Programming in C#, Databases, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MVC

Professional Experience & Internships

MLOps Internship | AVR | Spring 2026

Focused on building and expanding an internal MLOps platform to support the full AI lifecycle. This stage will cover Python, API integration, containerization, deployment, model management, evaluation, and the automation of machine learning workflows.

Web Development Internship | Up Solutions bv | 2024

Developed a Laravel application for the Brugge supporters' association "The Locals 78." This provided valuable experience beyond my curriculum's primary focus on .NET.

Key Skills & Personal Drive

Drive & Punctuality

I complete assignments quickly and to a high standard, breaking larger tasks into subtasks using Agile principles like Scrum. I prioritize finishing projects on time.

Problem-Solving & Teamwork

I enjoy creative and practical problem-solving. I am a strong team player, eager to help colleagues and unafraid to seek help when necessary.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

I actively seek out and seize opportunities when they arise.

Interests Beyond Code

Running

A passionate runner, having completed several marathons. It’s a journey that teaches perseverance and focus—the same qualities needed in complex AI projects.

IoT (Internet of Things)

The intersection of hardware and software allows me to channel my creativity. The iterative development process is a constant lesson in perseverance and accepting that the perfect solution rarely exists.

Vegetable Garden

Maintaining a garden offers peace and satisfaction through continuous planning, execution, and adjustment—a process that requires both short-term fixes and long-term strategy, much like MLOps.

Contact

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