Robin Opdam

Data Scientist at Metyis

Currently also working on:

  • Learning about and working on generative AI applications.
  • Architectural (cloud) Design


About me

I am a results-driven Data Scientist with a strong focus on delivering impactful solutions that bridge technical innovation with real-world business challenges. With expertise in ML Engineering, Data Engineering, Generative AI, and MLOps, I have successfully led machine learning models from ideation to production, consistently driving measurable outcomes.

My ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights allows me to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. I pride myself on fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that every project aligns with strategic goals and delivers tangible value.

Explore my portfolio to see how I combine technical excellence, communication, and a passion for impact across my projects, professional experiences, and educational journey.


Tech Stack/Experience:

  • Data Science: Python PySpark, SQL, NoSQL, R
  • Machine Learning: Scikit-learn, Spark, MLlib, Tensorflow, MLFlow
  • Data Engineering: Azure Data Factory, ETL/ELT, Blob storage
  • Product Management: Azure Boards, Jira, Confluence, Azure Wiki
  • Experimentation Design: Causal Inference, Hypothesis Testing (A/B frameworks)
  • DevOps (CI/CD): Azure, Gitlab, Github, DevOps, GCP
  • Database: BigQuery, MySQL, NoSQL (CosmosDB)
  • Visualisation: PowerBI, Looker Studio, Matplotlib, Plotly Dash, Shiny
  • App Deployment: Docker, GCP, Azure, Heroku (FastAPI, OAUTH)
  • IDE/Platforms: VSCode, Databricks, Jupyter, RStudio

Projects & Activities

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Start-ups and Pancakes

Ongoing

Start-ups and Pancakes

Founded and led a community connecting impactful entrepreneurs, 5 events and counting! With 25+ members, including 5 founders.

More sessions to come! Feel free to reach out if interested.

Ongoing

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Started contributing to Chainlit

Dec, 2023

Contributions to Chainlit

Chainlit is an open-source async Python framework that makes it incredibly fast to build Chat GPT like applications with your own business logic and data.

More contributions to come!

Dec, 2023

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Ergobot: Ergo-log based ergogenic chatbot

Aug, 2023

Ergobot, the ergogenic chatbot

"An ergogenic aid is any substance that enhances performance".

Ergo-log collects studies on these aids. The Ergobot is a ChatGPT-based interface with a vector database of Ergo-log articles.

Used sporadically by Ergo-log folks!

Aug, 2023

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Deploy Containerized Plotly Dash App with CI/CD (P2: GCP)

Jan, 2023

Containerized Plotly Dash App (GCP)

After Heroku moved to paid tiers, tried GCP with CI/CD for the same containerized app.

Jan, 2023

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JSVU Student placement tool

Jan-Mar, 2022

JSVU Student placement tool

Created a tool to match students & companies for the yearly 'bedrijvendag'. Instant Excel export. Used Python (OOP), Docker, Github Actions, Dash, Heroku for CI/CD.

Jan-Mar, 2022

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Plotly Dash CI/CD (Heroku)

June, 2021

Containerized Plotly Dash (Heroku)

Step-by-step CI/CD pipeline with Github Actions and Heroku.

June, 2021

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Focus

March, 2021

Article: Focus

Brief summary on maintaining focus. Hope it helps!

Read here

March, 2021

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Master Thesis
  • Grade: 9/10
  • Nominated for ADS Thesis Award

Feb-Aug, 2020

Master Thesis: DL Recommenders

Compared deep learning vs. classical recommenders.

Feb-Aug, 2020

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Portfolio Website
  • You are here

Ongoing

Created with HTML, CSS, JS, launched Nov 2020.

Code

Ongoing


Experience

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Lead Data Scientist

From Jul 2024

Metyis: Lead Data Scientist

Leading teams and architectural design for Analytical, ML and GenAI use cases.

From Jul 2024

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Analyst Data Scientist

Nov 2020-Jun 2022

Metyis: Analyst Data Scientist

Worked on Data Science, ML Eng, and Data Eng projects, delivering impactful solutions.

Nov 2020-Jun 2022

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Associate Data Scientist

From Jul 2022

Metyis: Associate Data Scientist

From ideation to implementation of Data/AI projects, led DS L&D initiatives.

From Jul 2022

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Intern Data Analyst

Aug, 2018

Schiphol: Intern Data Analyst

Analyzed passenger security data, introduced staffing measure, built R Shiny tool.

Aug, 2018

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Graduate Intern Data Scientist

Feb-Aug, 2020

Metyis: Graduate Intern DS

Improved recommendations with Python, built dashboards, wrote MSc. Thesis (9/10).

Feb-Aug, 2020


Education

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MSc. Business Analytics
  • Magna Cum Laude

Courses: Advanced ML, RL, Data Mining, IR, Statistical Models.

2018-2020

VU: MSc. Business Analytics

Focused on Data Science and ML. Avg grade: 8.5/10, Thesis: 9/10.

2018-2020

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Exchange Programme

Courses: Ops Mgmt, Quant. Risk, Strategy

2017

SMU: Exchange Programme

Studied abroad, gained international perspective & cultural understanding.

2017

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BSc. Business Analytics

Courses: Advanced Programming, Stochastic Modeling, Statistical Data Analysis, ML.

2015-2018

VU: BSc. Business Analytics

CS, Math, Business combo. Project at Schiphol, Grade: 8/10.

2015-2018



Contact & Info

Happy to connect!