✅ Freelance data scientist / développeur / Créateur de contenu (2016 - Aujourdh’hui)
Designed a Shiny App solar revenue modelisation tool for Wise
Designed an Excel tool to automate distance calculation for doctors working MMWBA
Designed a geospatial prospecting tool in R for the optimization of photovoltaic installations for Skysun SA using opendata from Open Street Map and Banque Carrefour des Entreprises
Prepared and taught a course on digital/web mapping tools for Continents Insolites, delivering a comprehensive training program that enhanced participants’ skills and knowledge in the field
Developed and implemented a web scraping tool using RSelenium and Rvest packages within a Docker container, automating file downloads from the accounting software for Vincent Gaye Company, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
Conducted spatial analysis of new real estate prices in Brussels for Idea Consult, utilizing machine learning techniques with R sf and mlr packages to predict prices, providing valuable insights for decision‑making
Wrote a topoguide for Tervueren Arboretum for Helloways, creating a detailed and informative guide that showcased the beauty and attractions of the area
Configured and set up a WordPress website for La Ferme de Champalle ASBL, creating an engaging online presence that effectively promoted their organization and activities
✅ Data scientist @ Bruxelles Environnement Bruxelles (Juin 2020 - Avril 2024)
Developed a KNIME python extension using conda and custom libraries to facilitate the Energy Balance production within KNIME
Developed an ETL data workflow using a custom OOP R6 package, gitlab API, and KNIME software, improving data processing efficiency and accuracy
Created an automated reporting system for the Energy Balance using quarto, streamlining reporting processes and reducing manual effort
Ensured reproducibility of analysis by utilizing virtual environments, docker, and git, maintaining a consistent and reliable approach to data analysis
Conducted in‑depth analysis of traffic data using a GIS approach, leveraging sf and dplyr packages to extract valuable insights and inform decision‑making
✅ Géostatisticien @ Centre Wallon de Recherche Agronomique (Avril 2017 ‑ Mai 2019)
Developed the geostatistical component of the AGROMET platform using R software, leveraging supervised machine learning techniques and packages such as mlr, sf, and gstat for spatial predictions
Created the production‑ready agrometeoR package, providing users with a comprehensive toolset for agrometeorological analysis and forecasting
Integrated the gstat package into the mlr package, enhancing the functionality and capabilities of the platform
Conducted intercalibration of the RMI and Pameseb weather station networks, ensuring accurate and reliable weather data for agricultural
applications
Presented an interactive talk at FOSS4G Belgium 2018, showcasing the capabilities of the platform through a Shiny app
Established a reproducible work environment using a custom Docker image, Packrat, and Linux Ubuntu OS, ensuring consistency and ease of collaboration
Collaborated with team members on code versioning and management using git and GitLab, facilitating efficient and organized development processes
✅ Développeur Web @ Beebole (Octobre 2015 ‑ Mai 2016)
Contributed to the development of various modules of the BeeBole app, showcasing proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, jQuery, getmdl.io, and pure.js
Acquired and applied knowledge of JavaScript coding and debugging techniques, enhancing the functionality and user experience of web module
✅ Chercheur @ ULB Laboratoire de Glaciologie Université (Janvier 2013 ‑ Octobre 2015)
Led a research project focused on the study of basal ice/bedrock interactions under ice caps, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon
Prepared and analyzed ice samples in a controlled cold room and laboratory environment, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection
Acquired, treated, and analyzed data using advanced statistical and analytical techniques, providing valuable insights into glaciological pro‑ cesses
Published research findings in The Cryosphere journal : “A comprehensive interpretation of the NEEM basal ice build‑up using a multi‑parametric approach”
Presented research at the EGU Vienna 2015 conference and NEEM Symposium, effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to a diverse audience
✅ Membre de l’expédition polaire YROSIAE @ ULB Laboratoire de Glaciologie (Septembre 2012 - Décembre 2012)
Participated in the YROSIAE mission as part of the BigSouth project, conducting sea ice sampling around Scott Base in Antarctica (3 months)
Completed Antarctica safety training to ensure adherence to safety protocols and minimize risks during the mission
Conducted laboratory analysis, specifically chromatography, to analyze sea ice samples and gather valuable data for research purposes
Successfully performed logistic tasks, ensuring the smooth execution of the mission and efficient utilization of resources
✅ Responsable cellule gestion de l’eau @ Administration communale d’Uccle (Mars 2010 - Avril 2012)
Led the Water Management Cell, overseeing the execution of the rain plan at the municipal level, ensuring effective water management and mitigating the impact of heavy rainfall
Conducted a comprehensive study for the rehabilitation of streams, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing necessary mea‑ sures
Prepared detailed specifications for water management projects, ensuring clarity and adherence to regulations and standards
Managed public contracts related to water management, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and delivering projects on time and within budget
Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between various water stakeholders in Brussels and the local population, fostering a sense of community engagement and participation
✅ Chercheur @ ULB Laboratoire de Glaciologie Université (Septembre 2008 ‑ Mars 2010)
Conducted extensive research on basal ice/bedrock interactions under ice caps as part of the ASPI project, contributing to a deeper understanding of glaciological processes
Participated in the NEEM ice‑coring project in Greenland, collecting valuable data on ice composition and climate history
Conducted sea ice sampling in Barrow, Alaska, providing insights into the dynamics and characteristics of Arctic sea ice
Played a key role in the development of an ice compression rig, enabling the study of ice flow physics and contributing to advancements in glaciological research
Maintained clear and concise documentation of research methodologies, findings, and experimental procedures, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility of results
Collaborated with international teams of scientists, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration
Dierckx, M., Goossens, T., Samyn, D., & Tison, J.‑L. (2010). Compression experiments on artificial, alpine and marine ice: Implications for ice‑shelf/continental interactions. EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, 761.
Samyn, D., Dierckx, M., Remy, J.‑P., Goossens, T., & Tison, J.‑L. (2011). A simple and updated pneumatic method for uniaxial ice compression in the laboratory: Experimental settings and creep test results on glacier ice. Journal of Glaciology, 57(202), 337–344.
Stefels, J., Carnat, G., Dacey, J. W., Goossens, T., Elzenga, J. T. M., & Tison, J.‑L. (2012). The analysis of dimethylsulfide and dimethylsulfoniopropionate in sea ice: Dry‑crushing and melting using stable isotope additions. Marine Chemistry, 128, 34–43.
J.‑M., & Tison, J.‑L. (2014). Physical and biological controls on DMS, p dynamics in ice shelf‑influenced fast ice during a winter‑spring and a spring‑summer transitions. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 119(5), 2882–2905.
Goossens, T., Sapart, C. J., Dahl‑Jensen, D., Popp, T., El Amri, S., & Tison, J.‑L. (2016). A comprehensive interpretation of the NEEM basal ice build‑up using a multi‑parametric approach. The Cryosphere, 10(2), 553–567. https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-10-553-2016
🎓 Etudes
Master en Sciences Géographiques @ Université Libre de Bruxelles (2003 - 2007)