Discover the experiences of our team members, as they share their journey with us. Ruben Mertens After graduating with a degree in Business Engineering and Data Analytics, Ruben joined element61 as an Analytics Architect and was immediately impressed by the strong onboarding and supportive culture. He quickly gained trust and was assigned challenging projects that helped him grow professionally. He feels element61 is the ideal place to learn, contribute, and build his career. Tuesday, 18 November 2025 Pieter-Jan Cnudde Pieter-Jan discovered element61 during a career dinner in Leuven, where the company’s inspiring culture and engaging professionals motivated him to apply. Since joining, the supportive environment, personalized training, and continuous learning opportunities have made his start as a data scientist both enriching and fulfilling. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Justine Hanssens Justine, a Business Engineering graduate from Ghent University, values the diversity and client-focused nature of her role as a Senior Data Scientist at element61. She has contributed to numerous projects across industries, developing analytical solutions, data models, and robust reporting while thriving in a collaborative and innovative team environment. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Sarah Beshr Sarah discovered during her master’s thesis internship at element61 that the company offers the perfect balance of intellectual challenge and a supportive community. Since joining full-time as an Analytics Analyst in September 2022, she has contributed to diverse ML and BI projects, gaining both technical expertise and business insight, all within a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Konstantin Lazarov Konstantin joined element61 in September 2023 as an Analytics Architect after graduating as a Business Engineer in Data Analytics from Ghent University. From a dynamic onboarding with hands-on training and team-building events to contributing to multiple impactful projects, he has found in element61 a place that values growth, collaboration, and balance — a company where he can truly thrive both professionally and personally. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Ruben Govers Ruben, a Master’s graduate in Applied Economics from KU Leuven, works as a Senior Performance Management Architect at element61, helping clients improve financial reporting and planning using tools like Vena Solutions and Prophix. Since joining in July 2020, he has contributed to diverse projects across industries, gaining technical and project management skills while thriving in a collaborative and innovative environment that values professional growth and impact. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Pieter Sterkens Pieter discovered his passion for data analytics and AI through his studies at the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven, culminating in a master’s thesis internship at element61. Since joining full-time as an Analytics Analyst in September 2022, he has gained hands-on experience across diverse projects, developing both technical and non-technical skills, all within a supportive environment that fosters continuous learning and career growth. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Niels Clymans Niels developed a passion for data engineering during his Business Engineering studies at Ghent University, particularly enjoying the challenge of transforming raw data into usable formats. After discovering element61 at a career dinner in March 2023, he joined the company and quickly immersed himself in hands-on training, team-building activities, and client projects, finding a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters learning and expertise. Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Thibault Verduyn Thibault, a Business Engineering graduate from Ghent University, joined element61 in September 2020, navigating a fully digital onboarding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, he has thrived in the Qlik Competence Center, working with a wide range of clients, earning a Power BI certification, and actively contributing to the company’s vibrant culture through after-work events, team weekends, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, combining professional growth with camaraderie and fun. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Ruben Mertens After graduating with a degree in Business Engineering and Data Analytics, Ruben joined element61 as an Analytics Architect and was immediately impressed by the strong onboarding and supportive culture. He quickly gained trust and was assigned challenging projects that helped him grow professionally. He feels element61 is the ideal place to learn, contribute, and build his career. Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Pieter-Jan Cnudde Pieter-Jan discovered element61 during a career dinner in Leuven, where the company’s inspiring culture and engaging professionals motivated him to apply. Since joining, the supportive environment, personalized training, and continuous learning opportunities have made his start as a data scientist both enriching and fulfilling. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Justine Hanssens Justine, a Business Engineering graduate from Ghent University, values the diversity and client-focused nature of her role as a Senior Data Scientist at element61. She has contributed to numerous projects across industries, developing analytical solutions, data models, and robust reporting while thriving in a collaborative and innovative team environment. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Sarah Beshr Sarah discovered during her master’s thesis internship at element61 that the company offers the perfect balance of intellectual challenge and a supportive community. Since joining full-time as an Analytics Analyst in September 2022, she has contributed to diverse ML and BI projects, gaining both technical expertise and business insight, all within a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Konstantin Lazarov Konstantin joined element61 in September 2023 as an Analytics Architect after graduating as a Business Engineer in Data Analytics from Ghent University. From a dynamic onboarding with hands-on training and team-building events to contributing to multiple impactful projects, he has found in element61 a place that values growth, collaboration, and balance — a company where he can truly thrive both professionally and personally. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Ruben Govers Ruben, a Master’s graduate in Applied Economics from KU Leuven, works as a Senior Performance Management Architect at element61, helping clients improve financial reporting and planning using tools like Vena Solutions and Prophix. Since joining in July 2020, he has contributed to diverse projects across industries, gaining technical and project management skills while thriving in a collaborative and innovative environment that values professional growth and impact. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Pieter Sterkens Pieter discovered his passion for data analytics and AI through his studies at the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven, culminating in a master’s thesis internship at element61. Since joining full-time as an Analytics Analyst in September 2022, he has gained hands-on experience across diverse projects, developing both technical and non-technical skills, all within a supportive environment that fosters continuous learning and career growth. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Niels Clymans Niels developed a passion for data engineering during his Business Engineering studies at Ghent University, particularly enjoying the challenge of transforming raw data into usable formats. After discovering element61 at a career dinner in March 2023, he joined the company and quickly immersed himself in hands-on training, team-building activities, and client projects, finding a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters learning and expertise. Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Thibault Verduyn Thibault, a Business Engineering graduate from Ghent University, joined element61 in September 2020, navigating a fully digital onboarding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, he has thrived in the Qlik Competence Center, working with a wide range of clients, earning a Power BI certification, and actively contributing to the company’s vibrant culture through after-work events, team weekends, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, combining professional growth with camaraderie and fun. Tuesday, 11 November 2025