Sven Degroeve is a seasoned expert in machine learning and deep learning applications. He is a senior computer scientist, highly proficient in implementing AI solutions. Beginning his career in 1999 at Flanders Language Valley, he has developed advanced AI models for gene prediction and virus mutation analysis. After joining UGent and biotech start-up Pronota, he leveraged his expertise for biomarker identification and industry operations. Currently, as a VIB staff scientist and ZAP position holder at Ghent University, he specializes in high-throughput LC-MS data analysis. He participates in major EU-funded projects and teaches popular university courses and private workshops on AI and machine learning.