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JADS Data Lounge

JADS Data Lounge

Written by: Jheronimous Academy of Data Science
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 Hi! We are Huub, Sterre, and Jago, all master students at the Jherominus Academy of Data Science (JADS). Since data science is such a broad field, we started this podcast with one main question: 'Where do JADS Alumni end up?'. We talk with former students to find out possible career options and how JADS made this career path possible.

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  • Data Lounge #4 | Maarten Grootendorst, IKNL

    Data Lounge #4 | Maarten Grootendorst, IKNL
    Mar 19 2025

    During this episode, we interview Maarten Grootendorst, a data scientist making significant contributions to the AI community. Maarten is the author of the O'Reilly book "Hands-On Large Language Models" and the creator of BERTopic. This innovative open-source topic modeling technique has garnered widespread adoption in the NLP community. His suite of open-source packages, including KeyBERT and PolyFuzz, has helped democratize advanced NLP capabilities for data scientists worldwide.


    Beyond his open-source contributions, Maarten writes exceptionally detailed and insightful blogs on Large Language Models, breaking down complex concepts into accessible knowledge. Professionally, he applies his expertise as a data scientist at the Comprehensive Dutch Cancer Institute, where he leverages AI to make meaningful impacts in healthcare.


    In this conversation, we explore Maarten's journey, technical insights, and the intersection of his academic research and practical applications. I hope you enjoy!

    (Link to Maarten's newsletter: https://newsletter.maartengrootendorst.com/)

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    53 mins
  • Data Lounge #3 | Ben Smits, TNO

    Data Lounge #3 | Ben Smits, TNO
    Feb 11 2025
    In this episode, we interview Ben Smits, a Consultant at TNO. We discuss what it is like to work at a large research institution, how he got his job there, and what he liked about JADS. Hope you enjoy the episode!

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    47 mins
  • Data Lounge #2 | Tom de Wildt, Neople

    Data Lounge #2 | Tom de Wildt, Neople
    Jan 17 2025
    In this episode, we interview Tom de Wildt, an AI engineer at Neople. We discuss his time at JADS and his transition from thesis intern to AI engineer. At the end, Tom gives prompting tips for streamlining the thesis process. Hope you enjoy!

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    44 mins
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