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Curriculum Vitae de Thomas Goossens - Geographe / Data scientist / développeur / Eco-facilitateur

💼 Experience professionnelle

✅ 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

📚 Formations et certifications

📄 Publications scientifiques

  • 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.
  • Carnat, G., Zhou, J., Papakyriakou, T., Delille, B., Goossens, T., Haskell, T., Schoemann, V., Fripiat, F., Rintala,
  • 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)