PyData Amsterdam 2024

The Impact of Generative AI on Data Analytics: Panel Discussion
09-20, 10:05–11:35 (Europe/Amsterdam), Mondriaan

Generative AI is revolutionizing data analytics by enabling unprecedented levels of insight generation, automation, and decision-making capabilities. This panel brings together leading data and business experts to discuss changes in analytical processes, data quality requirements, data accessibility, data security, ethical applications of AI, and workforce preparation to effectively leverage generative AI technologies.


Attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to implement generative AI in their data analytics capabilities.

Meet Mahmoud, a seasoned data professional with a decade of experience across continents and industries, from banking to telecommunications. Starting as an ETL developer, he evolved into a lead data architect at ABN AMRO, overseeing data lineage and management. Now, as a Senior Data Manager at Booking.com, Mahmoud drives innovative data management practices in the realm of public cloud architecture, shaping the future of booking.com.

Gautier Chenard is the Data Director at Malt, a leading European freelancing platform, currently based in Amsterdam. In his role, he focuses on utilizing analytics to drive impactful, data-informed decisions. Prior to joining Malt, Gautier gained extensive data leadership experience at fast-growing companies like Ankorstore and Shadow. He started his career in consulting and he holds a master’s degree from ESSEC Business School in Paris.

Hanna is an experienced Data Scientist in the Generative AI team of Adyen, building a self-hosted LLM platform based on open source tools, and using the platform to streamline the work of customer service agents within Adyen. Originally from the Netherlands, she is now based in Madrid. She loves traveling, nature and CrossFit.

Thomas is an engineering enthusiast with expertise in designing self-powered AI systems, driven by a passion for innovative product design. His research has focused on multimodal fusion and deep learning. With roots in Greece and now calling the Netherlands home, Thomas works as a senior data scientist at ASML, where he develops AI-driven, data-analytic solutions for diagnostics. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time immersed in nature.

Stephan de Goede is a senior data scientist at Rabobank. He is a strategic thinker with experience in developing and implementing GenAI solutions aligned with business objectives in regulated environments.

With a robust career spanning ten years, Vladimir brings expertise in infrastructure maintenance, operations, and server-side development. His experience includes five years in DevOps and four years in Python development.