Hey, I’m Michael 👋
Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer | Entrepreneur
I turn complex data problems into clear, actionable solutions.
Currently focused on building projects in AI, freelancing, and online education.
About Me
I'm Michael — a Dutch-American data scientist and entrepreneur with experience across analytics, forecasting, and machine learning. I’ve worked with startups and global companies, and I’m passionate about using data to make smarter decisions and build useful things.
- 🧠 Master’s in Econometrics (Quantitative Finance)
- ⚙️ Python, SQL, Sklearn, TensorFlow, Statsmodels, PyTorch
- 📊 Forecasting, Regression, NLP, Time Series, LLMs
- 🌍 Worldschooling & Remote Work Enthusiast
I’m currently:
- 🧪 Running AI experiments and freelancing
- 🎓 Building a language-learning app with my partner
- 🏋️ Improving my fitness and exploring Asia
Recent Projects
- Energy Price Forecasting Thesis
Built a machine learning pipeline to forecast 1-day-ahead energy prices for California.
Compared SARIMAX, LSTM, GRU, Random Forest, and Linear Regression with & without spatial lags.
Evaluated with RMSE, MAE, and R². Resulted in 10× faster predictions and better accuracy.
- Notecard App for HSK1 Chinese Vocabulary
Created an interactive Chinese vocab trainer using Streamlit and Python.
Uses images instead of translations to encourage direct mental associations.
- English Learning Business
Scaling a tutoring business for Chinese students.
Built CRM in Notion, optimized outreach, and started onboarding other teachers.
Let’s Connect
If you’re interested in:
- Collaborating on data/AI projects
- Learning how to freelance in tech
- Hiring a data scientist or AI engineer
Then let’s chat!