Jorrit Montijn
Coordinator Data Science & Innovation
Netherlands
Summary
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Top SchoolJorrit Montijn is a data scientist and manager with over a decade of experience translating complex data into actionable insights, now coordinating Data Science & Innovation at DUO-IP within the Dutch Ministry of Education. Trained as a neuroscientist (PhD) he built and deployed advanced ML tools and experimental systems—ranging from spiking-neuron simulations to deep networks—before moving into public-sector analytics and risk-selection algorithms. He programs across Python, MATLAB and C++ (including OpenGL) and has a track record of shipping end-to-end software and leading technical teams. Jorrit combines rigorous statistical thinking with practical engineering, coaching colleagues while ensuring ethics and fairness in algorithmic deployments. An understated strength is his ability to bridge lab-grade experimentation and production-grade solutions, unlocking new data sources for operational impact.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
VWO Natuur & Gezondheid, VWO Natuur & Gezondheid at Murmellius GymnasiumMaster of Science (MSc) Neuroscience, Master of Science (MSc) Neuroscience at Utrecht UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Neuroscience at University of Amsterdam
Dutch, English, French, German
Github Skills (15)
matlab10
functional-data-analysis8
python6
r6
testing6
psychtoolbox5
bias-detection5
machine-learning4
discrimination4
ai4
deep-learning3
artificial-intelligence3
algorithms3
machine-learning-models2
visualization1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
JorritMontijn/UniversalProbeFinder
May 2022 - Jan 2023
A multi-species, multi-ephys format histology processing and probe alignment pipeline
Contributions:6 releases, 102 commits, 123 pushes in 8 months
JorritMontijn/zetatest
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Parameter-free statistical testing package
Contributions:7 releases, 25 commits, 2 PRs in 10 months
testing
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